This consultation is now closed. Check back soon for the details
Reducing the speed limits on local roads around schools and towns in our area is a key focus that will achieve significant safety benefits for the community.
The West Coast Regional Council has introduced the first regional Speed Management Plan for the West Coast, outlining the speed limit changes on our roads around local schools, towns, and some rural areas, and we want to know what you think.
We are seeking feedback from 14 March until 16 April 2024 at 5pm.
The Speed Management Plan provides the ten-year vision and the first three-year program for implementing safe and appropriate speed limits across local roads in our district. The plan details how our district will transition from current speed limits to a new, more flexible approach that better acknowledges the surrounding environment in our communities.
This initiative is a big step forward in our commitment to ensuring safer roads for all road users and our dedication to improving safety standards across the country.
Why does this matter?
There were seven fatal crashes and 46 serious injuries in the Westland, Buller, and Grey Districts between 2018 and 2022. The seven fatal crashes alone resulted in a social cost of around $35 million. This highlights the financial impact of these incidents and the need for effective measures to improve road safety and keep our community safe.
To support the vision of a safe, resilient, and connected transport network, we need to create a transport network that is safe for all users with the target of reducing deaths and serious injuries on local roads in our region.
Our Approach
We have prioritised schools and high-priority roads and areas for speed limit reviews based on evidence-based risk profiles. Not all changes are going to occur at once, we are using a staged approach to speed management and changes will occur over the next three years.
- Proposed speed changes for local roads outside schools will be implemented by June 2024.
- Proposed speed changes for high-priority roads and areas will be implemented by June 2025.
Speed changes around schools
We are proposing to introduce safe speed limits outside schools and are looking to lower speed limits to permanent 30km/h for schools in urban and rural areas. We are also proposing lower speed limits around schools to enhance safety and encourage more active travel to and from school.
List of schools – proposed permanent 30 km/h
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Schools located on State Highways are excluded, as they fall under the responsibility of New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi.
Click here to view the current and proposed speed limits outside schools
Speed changes on high-priority roads and areas
We are planning to lower speeds on selected high-priority roads and areas to create a safer environment. We have proposed lowering speed limits to 30 km/h for towns and 40 km/h to 60 km/h for urban fringe and rural roads. These speeds make it a safer environment for all, and if crashes do occur, these lower speeds are more survivable.
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- Wilson Street (Blackball)
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Click here to view the current and proposed speed limits on high-priority roads
We want to hear from you
We are asking for your feedback on the proposed speeds on high-priority roads and areas. We are asking for your feedback on the proposed speeds on high-priority roads and areas in Grey. Your feedback is appreciated and will help to inform the decision on the final Speed Management Plan.
How can I have my say?
Print and complete the pdf form and post or drop it into our offices at 105 Tainui St, Greymouth or post to:
- Draft SMP Submission, Grey District Council, PO Box 382, Greymouth 7840
Provide your feedback on our online form (survey) below
Call: 03 769 8600 and ask for the transport team
Email: gdc_infrastructure@greydc.govt.nz
Feedback closes Tuesday 16 April 2024 at 5pm.
Please note: submissions will be publicly available on the council’s website, through inclusion in council agendas, and/or retrievable by request under the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987. Contact details will redacted under the Privacy Act 2020.
This consultation is now closed. Check back soon for the details
Reducing the speed limits on local roads around schools and towns in our area is a key focus that will achieve significant safety benefits for the community.
The West Coast Regional Council has introduced the first regional Speed Management Plan for the West Coast, outlining the speed limit changes on our roads around local schools, towns, and some rural areas, and we want to know what you think.
We are seeking feedback from 14 March until 16 April 2024 at 5pm.
The Speed Management Plan provides the ten-year vision and the first three-year program for implementing safe and appropriate speed limits across local roads in our district. The plan details how our district will transition from current speed limits to a new, more flexible approach that better acknowledges the surrounding environment in our communities.
This initiative is a big step forward in our commitment to ensuring safer roads for all road users and our dedication to improving safety standards across the country.
Why does this matter?
There were seven fatal crashes and 46 serious injuries in the Westland, Buller, and Grey Districts between 2018 and 2022. The seven fatal crashes alone resulted in a social cost of around $35 million. This highlights the financial impact of these incidents and the need for effective measures to improve road safety and keep our community safe.
To support the vision of a safe, resilient, and connected transport network, we need to create a transport network that is safe for all users with the target of reducing deaths and serious injuries on local roads in our region.
Our Approach
We have prioritised schools and high-priority roads and areas for speed limit reviews based on evidence-based risk profiles. Not all changes are going to occur at once, we are using a staged approach to speed management and changes will occur over the next three years.
- Proposed speed changes for local roads outside schools will be implemented by June 2024.
- Proposed speed changes for high-priority roads and areas will be implemented by June 2025.
Speed changes around schools
We are proposing to introduce safe speed limits outside schools and are looking to lower speed limits to permanent 30km/h for schools in urban and rural areas. We are also proposing lower speed limits around schools to enhance safety and encourage more active travel to and from school.
List of schools – proposed permanent 30 km/h
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| - Paparoa Range School – Blackball site
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| |
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| |
|
|
Schools located on State Highways are excluded, as they fall under the responsibility of New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi.
Click here to view the current and proposed speed limits outside schools
Speed changes on high-priority roads and areas
We are planning to lower speeds on selected high-priority roads and areas to create a safer environment. We have proposed lowering speed limits to 30 km/h for towns and 40 km/h to 60 km/h for urban fringe and rural roads. These speeds make it a safer environment for all, and if crashes do occur, these lower speeds are more survivable.
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| | | - Kilgour Street (Blackball)
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| | - Road To Blackball Water Supply
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- Wilson Street (Blackball)
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Click here to view the current and proposed speed limits on high-priority roads
We want to hear from you
We are asking for your feedback on the proposed speeds on high-priority roads and areas. We are asking for your feedback on the proposed speeds on high-priority roads and areas in Grey. Your feedback is appreciated and will help to inform the decision on the final Speed Management Plan.
How can I have my say?
Print and complete the pdf form and post or drop it into our offices at 105 Tainui St, Greymouth or post to:
- Draft SMP Submission, Grey District Council, PO Box 382, Greymouth 7840
Provide your feedback on our online form (survey) below
Call: 03 769 8600 and ask for the transport team
Email: gdc_infrastructure@greydc.govt.nz
Feedback closes Tuesday 16 April 2024 at 5pm.
Please note: submissions will be publicly available on the council’s website, through inclusion in council agendas, and/or retrievable by request under the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987. Contact details will redacted under the Privacy Act 2020.
