Phar Lap Crescent access improvements
We're planning to make changes on Phar Lap Crescent to improve access and safety for rubbish collection vehicles and other large service vehicles.
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Project details
Start date
November 2026End date
November 2026Location
Phar Lap Crescent, TakaniniTransport involved
DrivingOverview
Phar Lap Crescent is a narrow road. Auckland Council Waste Solutions have told us rubbish and recycling trucks find it hard to get past parked vehicles.
Our investigations found that parked vehicles can make it hard for large vehicles to pass safely. In some cases, rubbish trucks have had to drive onto the berm to get through. This risks damage to the berm, nearby infrastructure and parked vehicles.
To address this, by November 2026, we plan to:
- paint broken yellow lines (no stopping at all times) on the eastern side of Phar Lap Crescent and on the southern side opposite 14 Phar Lap Crescent
- remove 3 on-street parking spaces.
These changes will:
- improve access for rubbish collection trucks and other large service vehicles
- help lower the risk of damage to the berm, infrastructure and parked vehicles.
It will take one day to paint the road markings in good weather.
Latest updates
In September 2026, we informed you of our plan to improve access by painting broken yellow lines (no stopping at all times) on the eastern side of Phar Lap Crescent and on the southern side opposite 14 Phar Lap Crescent.
We'd like to thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts on this plan.
After reviewing the feedback and carrying out additional site observations, we found that vehicles parked outside 3 and 5 Phar Lap Crescent can affect access to the adjacent shared driveway. As a result, we have updated the plan.
We now plan to deliver the following:
- paint broken yellow lines on the eastern side of Phar Lap Crescent and on the southern side opposite 14 Phar Lap Crescent
- paint broken yellow lines outside 3 and 5 Phar Lap Crescent
- removal of three on-street parking spaces.
These changes will help improve access and safety for all road users, while reducing driveway obstruction and improving access for large vehicles.