Open Spaces Projects
Coastal Walkways - feasibility
The Stage One project for the Open Spaces work stream is the commissioning of a feasibility study for Mangawhai walkways (connections) to share key findings with the Mangawhai Community for feedback and to identify opportunities for community participation in the development of improved access routes.
The study aims to identify a programme of prioritised projects.
An update on Coastal Walkways
The advisory group have reviewed the full feasibility report, which includes route prioritisation based on community and technical input. You can read them both in full below.
Mangawhai Coastal Walkway Route Prioritisation Summary
Mangawhai Coastal Walkway Feasibility Study
View a timeline of the project and the next steps.
As part of the preliminary work for the Coastal Walkways project we had maps created which showcase the current walking paths around Mangawhai. These versions are a starting point for ensuring connectivity and making a cohesive plan for the future of Mangawhai's walkways.
Mangawhai and east coast regional tracks
Wayfinding
This project involves creating a cohesive collection of wayfinding elements that capture the essence of Mangawhai. Wayfinding for Mangawhai is designed to connect existing and proposed walkway networks with local centres, places of interest, and our stunning coastal environment.
Wayfinding refers to markers and visual cues that guide people through a physical environment and enhance their understanding and experience of the space. Visual cues such as maps, directions, art work and symbols can help guide people to their destinations.
If you're interested in being part of the wayfinding group please email us at mangawhaicommunityplan@kaiapra.govt.nz
Coastal Connections
Mangawhai Coastal Connections fact sheet
Two open days were held on the 15th and 16th June 2020 to share materials produced by KDC design partner Resilio. Over 95 community members provided high level feedback on key design elements that could be possibilities for how the Mangawhai coastal walkway could be implemented. Different ‘Character Areas’ were displayed on large posters and on individual feedback forms to encourage maximum input from participants.
The project team really appreciated the open robust conversations and time people gave to participate. The level of knowledge and passion that the community holds regarding the local area really impressed us. We would like to ensure that we acknowledge and incorporate this input as we continue to develop the full study.
Walkway Renovations at Picnic Bay
For some time now the walkway and steps from the Surf Beach Carpark down to Picnic Bay have been washing out during large weather events. This is due mainly from the sheer amount of water that comes off the carpark and gathers momentum as it runs down the walkway. After several small failed attempts to improve this walkway we have worked out a design which will hopefully remove the runoff early and channel it into the natural gully next to the walkway. This, we believe, is the natural overland flow path anyway.
The upgrade will hopefully be the last we need for a while and if successful we will attempt this method in other problem areas across the districts walkway network.