18 to 50 Candia Road, Swanson – Footpath Upgrade 18 to 50 Candia Road, Swanson – Footpath Upgrade

Reference number: FP2021-004

Project Update

Construction started in early November 2024.

We now expect the project to finish by 7 February 2025. Unknown underground utilities in the excavation area are causing the delays.

Please follow traffic management rules and plan ahead.

Construction is happening:

on 18 to 50 Candia Road
from 4 November to 7 February 2025
from 7:30am to 5pm on weekdays.

We are installing:

a new footpath from outside 18 to 50 Candia Road
new timber retaining wall structures and a new kerb and channel that will need tree and vegetation removal
new stormwater infrastructure to better manage stormwater flow along the footpath.

We will also rebuild driveways affected by construction of the new footpath.

To see the final design for the improvements to Candia Road, download the proposal drawing (PDF, 2MB).

Project background

In March 2023, we asked the community about our proposal to upgrade the footpath from 18 to 50 Candia Road in Swanson. There was a delay in releasing the proposal outcome for the project while we consulted with iwi Te Kawerau ā Maki regarding the proposed removal of a pōhutukawa tree within the project site.

After lengthy discussions and hearing their concerns, we have reached an agreement to remove the current pōhutukawa tree and replant a new one in the area. The work will proceed as proposed.

Community feedback

We consulted you about this proposal in March 2023. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. The feedback indicates there are no submissions that would negatively impact the community.

Here is our response to the summary of comments and queries we received:

Shared footpath

Feedback

Suggestion to install a shared footpath so both pedestrians and cyclists can benefit from the installation.

AT's response

The project has been prioritised as part of Auckland Transport’s wider footpath programme. Due to existing constraints of the road, we can’t widen the existing foothpath. It would be expensive and require significant civil works, retaining structures and drainage upgrades. We assure the community this new footpath will provide an important connection for residents on Candia Road.

Swanson: Safe with us

Auckland Transport cares for your safety. We want to make our roads safe for everyone, people walking and cycling, especially for our kids and senior citizens and people driving. Projects like this one around Candia Road are another step towards our goal of achieving no deaths or serious injuries on our roads. We are guided by the Vision Zero approach to transport safety, which prioritises human safety over other measures (like minor time saving).