Our communities want effective transportation networks and our aim is to provide safe, reliable and accessible roads around the District with consideration for the environment.
To do this the council is involved in the planning, provision, development, operation and maintenance of a district land transportation network for many modes of travel and for public access.
The council’s transportation network comprises 423km of sealed roads, 250km of unsealed roads, 149 bridges and all associated infrastructure like signs, lighting, culverts and structures.
The main state highways are managed by the New Zealand Transport Agency and are not part of any
Council activity.
Our role includes constructing new roads – particularly in new subdivisions but also responding to the restructure of state highways such as road links to the new Kopu Bridge. The network is maintained through multi-year maintenance contracts and is renewed and improved through annual resealing, pavement reconstruction, widening and minor safety contracts.
The Council manages the District Transportation network and funds the ongoing costs for most transportation activities using a subsidy from the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA). NZTA subsidises road maintenance and construction work at 43% and 53% respectively. This means the true cost of the District Transportation activity is approximately double that funded by rate revenue.
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A well-maintained roading network enables economic activity and growth by allowing for the efficient transport of goods and services and by promoting visitor access to the Coromandel. Road safety is also improved as part of proactive road maintenance.
While the Council has a legal obligation to form and maintain roads (with the exception of State Highways) within the district, the council determines the service level at which roads are maintained and whether or not to form a road if the public benefit is limited.
The council’s transport management decisions are shaped by its 2007 Land Transport Strategy, which is underpinned by Environment Waikato’s Regional Land Transport Strategy, the New Zealand Transport Act 2003 and the Local Government Act 2002.
Application forms (please see below):
Application for Construction of Vehicle Crossing By a Council Authorised Contractor
Application for Construction of Vehicle Crossing By a Contractor Not Authorised to Work without Supervision
Council Approved Vehicle Crossing Contractors
Finger Directional Sign Application
Finger Directional Diagram
Finger Directional Signs Procedure
Street Opening Application
Transit New Zealand Overweight Permit Application