This project improved pedestrian and vehicle safety in the Parua Bay business community on Whangarei Heads Road between Lamb Road and Kiteone Road.
After consultation with the school and following community queries regarding safety, we made several improvements, including:
Some additional work was also undertaken on Ritchie Road to renew footpaths and remedy some minor drainage issues.
A drop-in session was held on 7 May 2025 at the Parua Bay Community Hall, where members of the community met with Council staff to discuss the project concept design and provide input.
The drop-in session indicated that, with the reversal of speed limits outside the school and through the village area, the community wanted to see measures introduced to reduce vehicle speeds through the Parua Bay village.
While we were not able to include raised platforms (speed bumps) at this time, we are monitoring speeds through Parua Bay village now that the safety improvements have been installed.
1377 Whangarei Heads Road, Parua Bay 0174 View Map
1377 Whangarei Heads Road , Parua Bay 0174
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