Maintenance plan for shared paths alongside motorways
J Turner made this Official Information request to New Zealand Transport Agency
The request was partially successful.
From: J Turner
Dear New Zealand Transport Agency,
I am writing to request the maintenance schedule for the shared path alongside SH20 that goes between Orpheus Drive and Queenstown Road.
This has not been maintained for at least the last two years and vegetation overgrowth has now made the path effectively one way at a pinch point.
Please include what the schedule should be, when the next maintenance is planned, and any records of previous maintenance undertaken.
I would also like information on how cycleways are swept that are on-road within NZTA jurisdiction in Auckland, for example at the HIllsborough Road off and onramps going onto SH20.
Yours faithfully,
J Turner
From: Official Correspondence
New Zealand Transport Agency
Kia ora J Turner
This email acknowledges your below request for information made under the
Official Information Act 1982.
Your request has been forwarded to the appropriate section of Waka Kotahi
NZ Transport Agency for response. They will contact you if they require
clarification of your request, more time to respond, or if your request
has been transferred to another organisation to respond to. Unless more
time is required, Waka Kotahi will send a response to you within 20
working days of receiving your request – in this instance on or before
16^th February 2023.
Lastly, the information you have requested may contain the names and
contact details of our staff. Please let us know whether you require these
names and contact details. We may need to consult our staff before
deciding whether we can release this information, and this may take a bit
more time. If we do not hear from you we will assume that you do not
require staff names and contact details.
If you would like to discuss your request with Waka Kotahi, please contact
us by email at [1][NZTA request email].
Ngâ mihi
Ministerial Services
Te Waka Kôtuia | Engagement & Partnerships
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency
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From: Official Correspondence
New Zealand Transport Agency
Kia ora J Turner
Transferring the request you made under the Official Information Act 1982
Thank you for your email below requesting information on the Maintenance
plan for shared paths alongside motorways in Auckland under the Official
Information Act 1982 (the Act).
The below information you have requested is more closely connected with
the functions of Auckland Transport than with Waka Kotahi NZ Transport
Agency. Therefore, Waka Kotahi is transferring your request to Auckland
Transport under section 14 of the Act.
The time limit for their response to you is 20 working days from 24^th
January 2023 so you can expect a response from Auckland Transport on or
before 22^nd February 2023.
Ngā mihi
Ministerial Services
Te Waka Kōtuia | Engagement & Partnerships
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency
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From: J Turner
Dear Official Correspondence,
Thank you for your reply.
However, in this case you are mistaken. Auckland Transport have previously stated that this work belongs to Auckland Council who are in charge of vegetation on Council land. However, Auckland Council state that as this is NZTA land, they are unable to do the work.
Can you please clarify this with the respective departments?
Thank you.
J Turner
From: AT Official Information (AT)
Kia ora J Turner,
Auckland Transport (AT) acknowledges receipt of your request for official
information dated the 24^th of January 2023 for the maintenance schedule
of the shared path alongside State Highway 20, between Orpheus Drive and
Queenstown Road, Hillsborough.
We hope to respond to your request as soon as possible, but not later than
the 23^rd of February 2023, which is 20 working days after the day your
request was received. If we aren’t able to respond to your request by
then, we will notify you of an extension of that timeframe.
Your case is being managed by Varsha, who is one of our LGOIMA Business
partners. If you have any further queries, you can contact the team on
(09) 355 3553 during business hours, quoting Local Government Official
Information request number CAS-677818-V2F8F7.
Ngâ mihi,
Peter | Customer Care Coordinator
Customer Care| Case Management
Level 5, 20 Viaduct Harbour Avenue, Auckland 1010
P 09 355 3553
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From: J Turner
Dear AT Official Information (AT),
Thanks for the email. It is a shame NZTA has passed this on to you as I have been around this circle in the past. AT will say that this is Auckland Council's job as they look after vegetation, so it will get passed to AC. AC will then say this is on NZTA land so they cannot do it, and back we go.
Hopefully my cynicism is proven wrong!
Yours sincerely,
J Turner
From: AT Official Information (AT)
Kia ora J,
I’m the LGOIMA Business Partner who’s looking into your case
My name is Varsha and I’m a LGOIMA Business Partner at Auckland Transport.
I’m responsible for looking into your request about the Maintenance plan
for shared paths alongside motorways in Auckland.
We are granting part of your request and we will aim to provide this to
you by 3 March 2023.
Auckland Transport does not hold the information about the following part
of your request. Therefore under section 12 of the LGOIMA, AT are obliged
to transfer this part of your request to Auckland Council, who will
respond to you directly about this question.
"This has not been maintained for at least the last two years and
vegetation overgrowth has now made the path effectively one way at a pinch
point."
The quickest way to get this to us, is to reply to this email leaving the
subject line as it is. We’ll make sure this information is added to your
case.
Ngā mihi,
Varsha
LGOIMA Business Partner
Auckland Transport
20 Viaduct Harbour Avenue, Auckland 1010
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From: Official Correspondence <[email address]>
Sent: Tuesday, 24 January 2023 3:36 pm
To: J Turner <[FOI #21577 email]>
Subject: OIA-11886 NOTIFICATION OF TRANSFER
Kia ora J Turner
Transferring the request you made under the Official Information Act 1982
Thank you for your email below requesting information on the Maintenance
plan for shared paths alongside motorways in Auckland under the Official
Information Act 1982 (the Act).
The below information you have requested is more closely connected with
the functions of Auckland Transport than with Waka Kotahi NZ Transport
Agency. Therefore, Waka Kotahi is transferring your request to Auckland
Transport under section 14 of the Act.
The time limit for their response to you is 20 working days from 24th
January 2023 so you can expect a response from Auckland Transport on or
before 22nd February 2023.
Ngā mihi
Ministerial Services
Te Waka Kōtuia | Engagement & Partnerships
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency
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From: Official Information
Kia ora J Turner,
Your request for information below regarding the maintenance plan for
shared paths alongside motorways in Auckland, has been partially
transferred to us by Auckland Transport for a response.
The queries Auckland Council will be responding to will be:
1) I am writing to request the maintenance schedule for the shared path
alongside SH20 that goes between Orpheus Drive and Queenstown Road.
2) This has not been maintained for at least the last two years and
vegetation overgrowth has now made the path effectively one way at a pinch
point.
3) Please include what the schedule should be, when the next maintenance
is planned, and any records of previous maintenance undertaken. “
I have attached an information sheet on our processes and requirements
under the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987.
Please do note various staff in Auckland Council are occupied at the
moment looking after the flood response and the impact of cyclone
gabrielle. Responses may be delayed during this time.23 March 2023.
If you have further questions please feel free to contact Amanda Pillay
([1][email address]) on 09 301 0101, quoting
reference 8140011476.
Ngā mihi,
The Privacy and LGOIMA team
Auckland Council
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From: Official Information
Kia ora J Turner,
After reviewing your request our team has advised us that the subject
matter expert who is dealing with your request would like to give you a
call regarding your request.
Please could you forward us your contact number at
[1][email address] . If you have any other
questions please feel free to contact us.
Ngā mihi,
The Privacy and LGOIMA team
Auckland Council
From: Mary-ann Childs <[2][email address]> On
Behalf Of Official Information
Sent: Tuesday, 28 February 2023 11:04 am
To: [3][FOI #21577 email]
Subject: LGOIMA - 8140011476 - Maintenance schedule shared path
Kia ora J Turner,
Your request for information below regarding the maintenance plan for
shared paths alongside motorways in Auckland, has been partially
transferred to us by Auckland Transport for a response.
The queries Auckland Council will be responding to will be:
1) I am writing to request the maintenance schedule for the shared path
alongside SH20 that goes between Orpheus Drive and Queenstown Road.
2) This has not been maintained for at least the last two years and
vegetation overgrowth has now made the path effectively one way at a pinch
point.
3) Please include what the schedule should be, when the next maintenance
is planned, and any records of previous maintenance undertaken. “
I have attached an information sheet on our processes and requirements
under the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987.
Please do note various staff in Auckland Council are occupied at the
moment looking after the flood response and the impact of cyclone
gabrielle. Responses may be delayed during this time.23 March 2023.
If you have further questions please feel free to contact Amanda Pillay
([4][email address]) on 09 301 0101, quoting
reference 8140011476.
Ngā mihi,
The Privacy and LGOIMA team
Auckland Council
------------------- Original Message
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From: AT Official Information (AT)
Kia ora J
On 24/01/23 you asked for information.
The following questions were transferred to Auckland Council. They will
respond to you directly.
1) I am writing to request the maintenance schedule for the shared path
alongside SH20 that goes between Orpheus Drive and Queenstown Road.
2) This has not been maintained for at least the last two years and
vegetation overgrowth has now made the path effectively one way at a pinch
point.
3) Please include what the schedule should be, when the next maintenance
is planned, and any records of previous maintenance undertaken.
Our contractor Downer confirmed that we don’t have any record of Orpheus
Dr sweeping. The last recorded date for Queenstown Road was 3/6/21, this
does not include the off road cyclepath. There is cyclic maintenance that
is programmed every 3-6 months. In terms of vegetation, Auckland
Transport only do leaf sweeping when we are notified by the public,
however any other vegetation concerns such as low hanging branches is
actioned by Auckland Council.
Should you believe that we have not dealt with your request appropriately,
you are able to make a complaint to the Office of the Ombudsman in
accordance with section 27(3) of the LGOIMA Act and seek an investigation
and review in regard to this matter.
You can contact the Ombudsman at [1]www.ombudsman.parliament.nz or
freephone 0800 802 602.
Ngā mihi
Varsha
LGOIMA Business Partner
Auckland Transport
20 Viaduct Harbour Avenue, Auckland 1010
[2]www.at.govt.nz
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From: J Turner
Dear AT Official Information (AT),
Thank you for your reply.
I was forwarded information from Councillor Julie Fairey relating to this path, where she asked about maintenance of the path and received the following from the AT elected member liaison:
"NZTA own the land while the pathway is AT’s responsibility. AT has logged a job for a contractor to sweep the pathway between Queenstown Rd and Tamanu Reserve. A contractor has also been engaged to clear the vegetation and make the area clear. A job has been logged for the chair to be removed. "
I note that the top half of the path was cut back relatively recently. I have received info from Auckland Council that they will look at maintaining this path but it goes back to one of my original questions about maintenance schedules for cycle paths and I woul dlike to understand how this works across wider Auckland. I note issues with leaf litter in cycle paths are common in Auckland as these are not easily able to be swept off the road.
Cheers
Jon
Yours sincerely,
J Turner
From: AT Official Information (AT)
Kia ora J Turner,
Thank you for your email.
If you could please clarify the information you are seeking in terms of
cycle path maintenance that would be much appreciated.
Ngā mihi,
Peter | Customer Care Coordinator
Customer Care| Case Management
Level 5, 20 Viaduct Harbour Avenue, Auckland 1010
P 09 355 3553
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Visit [2]Auckland flood-impacted road repair and recovery programme for
information regarding road closures and AT’s recovery and repair programme
Visit Waka Kotahi [3]NZTA Traffic Updates for Auckland Region's state
highways.
Aucklanders are being kept informed via [4]Auckland Emergency Management
From: J Turner <[FOI #21577 email]>;
Received: Thu Mar 16 2023 11:25:16 GMT+1300 (New Zealand Daylight Time)
To: [email address] <[email address]>;
LGOIMA <[email address]>;
Subject: Re: Here’s the official information you asked for (case number
CAS-677818-V2F8F7 ) CRM:0054m4
Dear AT Official Information (AT),
Thank you for your reply.
I was forwarded information from Councillor Julie Fairey relating to this path, where she asked about maintenance of the path and received the following from the AT elected member liaison:
"NZTA own the land while the pathway is AT’s responsibility. AT has logged a job for a contractor to sweep the pathway between Queenstown Rd and Tamanu Reserve. A contractor has also been engaged to clear the vegetation and make the area clear. A job has been logged for the chair to be removed. "
I note that the top half of the path was cut back relatively recently. I have received info from Auckland Council that they will look at maintaining this path but it goes back to one of my original questions about maintenance schedules for cycle paths and I woul dlike to understand how this works across wider Auckland. I note issues with leaf litter in cycle paths are common in Auckland as these are not easily able to be swept off the road.
Cheers
Jon
Yours sincerely,
J Turner
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From: J Turner
Dear AT Official Information (AT),
I am wanting to know the maintenance schedule of the shared paths that sit alongside motorways.
The example I am referring to here sits beside SH20 between Queenstown Road and Orpheus Drive.
This has not had maintenance for at least 3 years, until maintenance referred to in my earlier reply was done following Councillor Fairey's email.
It may be useful for you to read the entire thread of correspondence, linked here: https://fyi.org.nz/request/21577/
In short:
NZTA say this is AT's responsibility.
AT pass this on to Auckand Council.
Auckland Council don't do it as this is NZTA land.
I am keen to understand who is responsible for maintaining both this shared path, and others such as the one alongside SH16 between Pt Chev and Avondale.
I am also asking for what level of maintenance is required as part of this contract - how often should the path be swept, when is vegetation cut back, etc.
Yours sincerely,
J Turner
From: AT Official Information (AT)
Kia ora J Turner,
Auckland Transport (AT) acknowledges receipt of your request for official
information dated the 21^st of March 2023 relating to the maintenance of
shared paths alongside state highways.
We hope to respond to your request as soon as possible, but not later than
the 20^th of April 2023, which is 20 working days after the day your
request was received. If we aren’t able to respond to your request by
then, we will notify you of an extension of that timeframe.
Your case is being managed by Varsha, who is one of our LGOIMA Business
partners. If you have any further queries, you can contact the team on
(09) 355 3553 during business hours, quoting Local Government Official
Information request number CAS-704438-Y1P7D4.
Ngā mihi,
Peter | Customer Care Coordinator
Customer Care| Case Management
Level 5, 20 Viaduct Harbour Avenue, Auckland 1010
P 09 355 3553
[1]www.at.govt.nz
Visit [2]Auckland flood-impacted road repair and recovery programme for
information regarding road closures and AT’s recovery and repair programme
Visit Waka Kotahi [3]NZTA Traffic Updates for Auckland Region's state
highways.
Aucklanders are being kept informed via [4]Auckland Emergency Management
From: J Turner <[FOI #21577 email]>;
Received: Tue Mar 21 2023 18:12:24 GMT+1300 (New Zealand Daylight Time)
To: [email address] <[email address]>;
LGOIMA <[email address]>;
Subject: Re: Clarification CRM:014790003971
Dear AT Official Information (AT),
I am wanting to know the maintenance schedule of the shared paths that sit alongside motorways.
The example I am referring to here sits beside SH20 between Queenstown Road and Orpheus Drive.
This has not had maintenance for at least 3 years, until maintenance referred to in my earlier reply was done following Councillor Fairey's email.
It may be useful for you to read the entire thread of correspondence, linked here: [5]https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://fyi....
In short:
NZTA say this is AT's responsibility.
AT pass this on to Auckand Council.
Auckland Council don't do it as this is NZTA land.
I am keen to understand who is responsible for maintaining both this shared path, and others such as the one alongside SH16 between Pt Chev and Avondale.
I am also asking for what level of maintenance is required as part of this contract - how often should the path be swept, when is vegetation cut back, etc.
Yours sincerely,
J Turner
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From: Auckland Council
Kia ora Mr. Turner
Please find attached a response to your request for information. Thank you
for your patience and apologies for the delay in our response.
If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us
again.
You have the right to complain to the Ombudsman if you believe we have not
responded appropriately to your request. Information about how to make a
complaint is available at [1]www.ombudsman.parliament.nz or freephone 0800
802 602.
Ngā mihi | Kind regards,
Amanda
The Privacy & LGOIMA team
Auckland Council
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From: AT Official Information (AT)
Kia ora J
I’ve attached the official information you asked for
On 21/03/23 you asked about the maintenance schedule of the shared paths
that sit alongside motorways, specifically beside SH20 between Queenstown
Road and Orpheus Drive.
I’ve attached a response from Alan Wallace, who is our Group Manager for
Road Asset Maintenance and Renewals.
Should you believe that we have not dealt with your request appropriately,
you are able to make a complaint to the Office of the Ombudsman in
accordance with section 27(3) of the LGOIMA Act and seek an investigation
and review in regard to this matter.
You can contact the Ombudsman at [1]www.ombudsman.parliament.nz or
freephone 0800 802 602.
Ngā mihi
Varsha
LGOIMA Business Partner
Auckland Transport
20 Viaduct Harbour Avenue, Auckland 1010
[2]www.at.govt.nz
From: J Turner <[FOI #21577 email]>
Sent: Tuesday, 21 March 2023 6:12 pm
To: AT Official Information (AT) <[email address]>
Subject: Re: Clarification CRM:014790003971
Dear AT Official Information (AT),
I am wanting to know the maintenance schedule of the shared paths that sit
alongside motorways.
The example I am referring to here sits beside SH20 between Queenstown
Road and Orpheus Drive.
This has not had maintenance for at least 3 years, until maintenance
referred to in my earlier reply was done following Councillor Fairey's
email.
It may be useful for you to read the entire thread of correspondence,
linked here:
https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://fyi....
In short:
NZTA say this is AT's responsibility.
AT pass this on to Auckand Council.
Auckland Council don't do it as this is NZTA land.
I am keen to understand who is responsible for maintaining both this
shared path, and others such as the one alongside SH16 between Pt Chev and
Avondale.
I am also asking for what level of maintenance is required as part of this
contract - how often should the path be swept, when is vegetation cut
back, etc.
Yours sincerely,
J Turner
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I received an email from Auckland Council to a work email asking if I would like further information through a different route. I have replied asking for it to be posted here when it comes through in the interests of the public.
Councillor Julie Fairey received an email saying that this is Auckland Transport's responsibility, which I have fed into the email trail.
Q: SH20 between Queenstown Rd and Taumanu Reserve – there have been issues with this being pruned for some months and while recent efforts have been made sounds like it needs more attention and that there may also be a dumped chair in the pathway.
A:NZTA own the land while the pathway is AT’s responsibility. AT has logged a job for a contractor to sweep the pathway between Queenstown Rd and Tamanu Reserve. A contractor has also been engaged to clear the vegetation and make the area clear.
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