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2 Assessment of Environmental Effects for the Royal Auckland and Grange Golf Club Bridge AEE Report Assessment of Environmental Effects for the Royal Auckland and Grange Golf Club Bridge Assessment of Environmental Effects Prepared for the Royal Auckland and Grange Golf Club By Beca Ltd (Beca) 8 th November 2016 Beca // 8 November // NZ

3 Assessment of Environmental Effects for the Royal Auckland and Grange Golf Club Bridge Revision History Revision Nº Prepared By Description Date 1 Jaiman Patel First Draft 2/11/ Matt Lindenberg Internal Review 7/11/ Jaiman Patel Updates following review / Final for 8/11/2016 lodgement Document Acceptance Action Name Signed Date Prepared by Jaiman Patel 7/11/2016 Reviewed by Matt Lindenberg 7/11/2016 Approved by Glen Forber 8/11/2016 on behalf of Beca Ltd Beca 2016 (unless Beca has expressly agreed otherwise with the Client in writing). This report has been prepared by Beca on the specific instructions of our Client. It is solely for our Client s use for the purpose for which it is intended in accordance with the agreed scope of work. Any use or reliance by any person contrary to the above, to which Beca has not given its prior written consent, is at that person's own risk. Beca // 8 November // NZ

4 Assessment of Environmental Effects for the Royal Auckland and Grange Golf Club Bridge Table of Contents 1 Introduction Background Reasons for Consent Report Content Description of the Existing Environment Site Description Surrounding Environment The Proposal Proposed Works Concrete Slab Bridge Design (Bridge) Construction Methodology Reasons for the Application District Plan (Main Residential Zone) / PAUP-DV (Single House Zone) Regional Plans Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan (PAUP) Decisions Version Consultation Transpower Mana Whenua Assessment of Environmental Effects Positive Effects Landscape and Amenity Ecological Effects Occupation of the Coastal Environment Conclusion Statutory Considerations The Resource Management Act Hauraki Gulf Marine Park Act New Zealand Coastal Policy Statement Regional Policy Statement Regional Plans Auckland District Plan: Manukau Section Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan - Decisions Version (PAUP - DV) Conclusion Beca // 8 November 2016 // Page i // NZ

5 Assessment of Environmental Effects for the Royal Auckland and Grange Golf Club Bridge Appendices Appendix A Certificate of Title Appendix B Technical Drawings Appendix C Arborist Report Arborlab 17 th October 2016 Appendix D Traffic Impact Assessment Report Beca 1 st November 2016 Appendix E Civil works associated with bridge and access road construction Beca 27 th October 2016 Appendix F Transpower Clearace Assessment Appendix G Iwi Consulstataion Requests Appendix H Pre-Application Meeting Record Beca // 8 November 2016 // Page ii // NZ

6 Assessment of Environmental Effects for the Royal Auckland and Grange Golf Club Bridge 1 Introduction Beca Limited (Beca) has been commissioned by the Royal Auckland and Grange Golf Club (RAGGC) (the Applicant) to prepare an Assessment of Environmental Effects (AEE) for the construction of a new bridge, at the existing terminus of Grange Road, which will allow both vehicle and pedestrian connections between the western side of the golf course to Grange Road (the eastern side of the golf course). The Royal Auckland and Grange Golf Club is located at 30 Hospital Road and 2 Grange Road, Papatoetoe (the Sites). 1.1 Background In 2014 the applicant underwent an amalgamation of two existing golf clubs the Royal Auckland Golf Club and The Grange Golf Club into a single golf club, now named the Royal Auckland and Grange Golf Club (RAGCC). A previous resource consent was lodged and granted in 2014 for the construction of two bridge structures across the upper reaches of the Tamaki River in order to provide access between both golf courses. The bridges were required to allow members to move between both clubs, and to allow the sharing of resources (such as mowers and wood chippers). Looking to the future, RAGGC intend to redevelop the two existing 18 hole golf courses into a new 27 hole course (down from a total combined 36 holes). Because these plans are yet to be finalised the construction of the already consented bridges and their exact design and detail cannot be determined until the final reconfiguration of the new course layout is finalised. The RAGGC also intend to relocate their existing club house, currently located on the boarder of Kings College, to a more central location (within proximity to the upper reaches of the Tamaki River, opposite Grange Road), where the construction of the new vehicle bridge (being sought by this application) extending from Grange Road will eventually serve as the solitary access point to the new golf course. 1.2 Reasons for Consent Resource consent is sought as an integrated consent application covering both Regional and District Plan matters. The proposal requires resource consent overall as a Non-Complying Activity to enable a new bridge to occupy the coastal marine area, construction works in the coastal marine area, structures in the coastal yard, potential earthworks within an significant ecological area, vegetation removal and potential alteration of a significant ecological area, and mangrove removal. The proposal seeks consent for occupation of the coastal marine area for 35 years, this is the same occupational period that was granted consent for two pedestrian bridge structures in The Royal Auckland Golf Club and The Grange Golf Club have long been significant courses in New Zealand. Each course has hosted major international events including the New Zealand Open on numerous occasions. The Royal Auckland Golf Club first hosted the New Zealand Open in As previously noted, the two former golf clubs underwent an amalgamation in 2014 and are now embarking upon a redesign and redevelopment of the sites. As part of this redesign, a new connection between the two sites, as an extension of Grange Road, is key to providing a new access into the golf club. Beca // 8 November 2016 // Page 1 // NZ

7 Assessment of Environmental Effects for the Royal Auckland and Grange Golf Club Bridge 1.3 Report Content This AEE has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of Section 88 and the Fourth Schedule to the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA). The AEE contains: description of the site and surrounding locality description of the proposed activity description of relevant consultation assessment of the actual and potential effects of the proposal on the environment analysis of the proposal against the relevant statutory documents. Beca // 8 November 2016 // Page 2 // NZ

8 Assessment of Environmental Effects for the Royal Auckland and Grange Golf Club Bridge 2 Description of the Existing Environment This section of the report describes the existing site, location and the surrounding environment. 2.1 Site Description The site subject to this application is indicated as two separate sites within the Auckland Council GIS. The former Royal Auckland Golf Course is located at 30 Hospital Road, Papatoetoe, legally described as; Pt Lot 1 DP 34852, Pt Lot 4 DP 4589, and former The Grange Golf Club is located at 2 Grange Road, Papatoetoe, legally described as; Pt Lot 1 DP 34852, Pt Lot 2 DP 34852, Lot 104 DP 56577, Pt Allot 14 PSH OF Manurewa, Lot 32 DP 36608, Pt Lot 5 DP 44562, and Lot 3 DP For the purposes of this report the amalgamation of both these sites is referred to as the site. Figure 2.1 below shows the site location and location of the proposed bridge which pertains to this application. Certificates of title are attached as Appendix A. The two sections of the golf course are adjacent to one another, and are separated by the coastal marine area, being the upper reaches of the Tamaki River. Royal Auckland Golf Course Proposed Bridge Location The Grange Golf Course Figure 1: Site Location Sourced from Auckland Council GIS maps The RAGGC currently operates as two private golf courses with each offering a full range of facilities including a golf shop, club house with offices, changing facilities, a dining room and green keeping sheds. Beca // 8 November 2016 // Page 3 // NZ

9 Assessment of Environmental Effects for the Royal Auckland and Grange Golf Club Bridge The site topography is reasonably flat with undulations across isolated parts of the courses. As golf courses, they are predominantly grass covered with strategically located vegetation and sand bunkers. Adjacent to the courses is the upper reaches of the Tamaki River which has significant coverage of mangroves. The PAUP (Decisions Version) Map in Figure 2 shows the approximate location of the proposed bridge structure (indicated in yellow), which will be situated within the following zones and overlays. Zones and Overlays Terrace Housing and Apartment Buildings Zone Single House Zone Coastal General Coastal Marine Zone Coastal Transition Zone Road Zone Infrastructure: National Grid Corridor Overlay National Grid Yard [rcp/dp] Natural Resources: Significant Ecological Areas Overlay - SEA-M2-2908DD, DD, Marine 2 [rcp] Indicative Coastline Controls Controls: Coastal Inundation Control [rcp/dp] - 1m sea level rise Controls: Macroinvertebrate Community Index [rcp/dp] Native Controls: Macroinvertebrate Community Index [rcp/dp] Urban Figure 2 PAUP Decisions Version Zoning and Overlay Map Auckland Council Geomaps Beca // 8 November 2016 // Page 4 // NZ

10 Assessment of Environmental Effects for the Royal Auckland and Grange Golf Club Bridge Figure 3 Manukau District Plan Zoning map Two large power transmission pylons are located to the north and south of the proposed bridge location. The power lines traverse over the circular end of Grange Road, where construction and operation works, including the storage and movement of machinery and vehicles for the proposed bridge are expected to take place, as seen in Figure 2 above (highlighted as the National Grid Yard), and Figure 4 below. Figure 4 Power lines overhang the circular end of Grange Road where construction/operation machinery and vehicles are likely to operate encircled in red. Beca // 8 November 2016 // Page 5 // NZ

11 Assessment of Environmental Effects for the Royal Auckland and Grange Golf Club Bridge 2.2 Surrounding Environment Grange Road consists of residential houses on its northern side, and the Grange Golf Club on its southern side. The wider environment contains a mix of land uses. Middlemore Hospital is located adjacent to the south of the previous Royal Auckland Golf Course on Hospital Road. Sports fields are located to the north-west, also on Hospital Road. The general area surrounding the sites is characterised by medium intensity residential development. Schools and public open space, complementary to the residential character are also located in close proximity to the sites. To the north of the Grange is an area of light industrial development. Beca // 8 November 2016 // Page 6 // NZ

12 Assessment of Environmental Effects for the Royal Auckland and Grange Golf Club Bridge 3 The Proposal This section provides a description of the proposal. Indicative details of the proposed bridge are described and attached in Appendix B. 3.1 Proposed Works The specific location of works is identified in Figure 6 below. This is located approximately in the middle of the site (between both golf courses). On both sides the topography is flat. Adjacent to the river are steep embankments of approximately 3-5m down to the coastal bed. The area beneath the proposed bridge is occupied by mangroves. It is noted that these mangroves occupy all but the very centre of the 6-8m watercourse. Proposed Entrance Bridge off Grange Road (this application) Upper reaches of Tamaki River Previously consented Pedestrian Bridge (Bridge Two) Previously consented Maintenance Bridge (Bridge One) Figure 5: Proposed location of Entrance Bridge off Grange Road (encircled in yellow), and previously consented bridges part of consent no and (encircled in orange) which are yet to be constructed. (Sourced from Auckland Council GIS maps). 3.2 Concrete Slab Bridge Design (Bridge) RAGGC proposes to build an access bridge, with indicative details described and attached in Appendix B and E. The works have been designed to cross the Tamaki River in a horizontal direction from Grange Road. Beca // 8 November 2016 // Page 7 // NZ

13 Assessment of Environmental Effects for the Royal Auckland and Grange Golf Club Bridge The bridge will be situated at the western end of Grange Road beyond the current cul-de-sac, being an extension of the road alignment. The bridge level will match the existing ground level at the eastern (Grange Road) end but will be slightly above existing ground level at the western end to provide required flood clearance to the underside of the bridge. Flood levels at the proposed bridge location are stated in Table 1 below (refer to Appendix B): Year ARI Level 50-year ARI+CC year ARI+CC year ARI+CC 2.97 Table 1 Flood Levels at proposed bridge location. The proposed bridge is a 9.1m wide three span concrete structure with an overall length of approximately 66m. The purpose of the bridge is to serve as the main route to access the amalgamation of both golf clubs via the end of Grange Road, in order to service a new car park for the proposed new club house (which will be the subject of a future land use resource consent application in 2017), allowing members to access the golf club. The bridge will allow two vehicles to cross the bridge at any one time via a 6.4m (2x3.2m wide lanes) wide access road at the end of Grange Road. The bridge will also allow golf carts and golfers to cross between both courses. Wheel stops will run the length of the golfer access way 1m from the outside face to separate carts and pedestrians as well as protecting the sides of the bridge from vehicles. The bridge will drain to standard catch-pits and connect to the proposed stormwater reticulation for the proposed car park (when completed). 3.3 Construction Methodology Construction of the bridge will proceed from the eastern abutment using Grange Road as an access point. To enable the bridge, temporary construction works and a permanent pier support are required within the CMA. The bridge will be constructed via a staged approach taking approximately six to seven months to construct. Construction of temporary access and vegetation: The removal of 162m 2 of native vegetation, seven individually protected trees, and 567m 2 of mangrove vegetation is required in order to allow the construction of a temporary access on the southern side of the bridge, approximately 8m wide. The access will be used to construct piles, build the pier cross-heads and place precast bridge beams. The access could be either an allweather jetty type structure constructed across the estuary on temporary piles or a temporary reinforced earth causeway constructed on top of the existing estuary bed and would require removal of mangroves (contractor dependent). Of the 567m 2 of mangroves to be removed, 250m 2 will be re-vegetated following construction. Installation of bored piles at the abutments and piers. The pier piles are integral with the columns so that pile caps will not be built in the estuary, but a pile capping beam is required at both abutments. The pier columns will be connected at their upper ends by a concrete capping beam across the width of the bridge. This will either be cast in situ or precast and placed using a crane. Precast bridge beams Once the piers and abutments are complete, the precast bridge beams will be brought to site and lifted onto the bridge by a pair of cranes standing on the temporary access alongside the bridge. It Beca // 8 November 2016 // Page 8 // NZ

14 Assessment of Environmental Effects for the Royal Auckland and Grange Golf Club Bridge is expected that beam placing will take approximately three days to complete. Access to the site for the cranes and beam transporters will be via Grange Road. Once formwork and reinforcement of beams, and deck concrete is poured, a concrete mixer truck will gain access from Grange Road. It is likely that a concrete pump will be required to place deck concrete. Thereafter construction of the barriers and installation of services. Earthworks In total, approximately 515m 3 of earthworks will be required across the works area. The existing banks of the Tamaki River will be graded to facilitate construction and improve the stability of the banks adjoining the bridge. These works will be undertaken within the Costal Marine Area (CMA). As such particular attention will need to be paid to tide levels when establishing any platform levels for the construction of the bridge. Approximate amounts and areas of earthworks are set out in the following table. Earthworks are summarised on drawing CE-101 (Appendix B) and described in Appendix E. Works Area/Volume Top Soil Strip Stockpiled for Reuse 1,605m 2 Proposed localised filling for road 250m 3 construction Proposed Localised Cutting to be 265m 3 removed of site Total 515m 3 Table 2 Earthworks area and Volume Sediment and Erosion Control: Earthworks shall be managed via a series of Erosion and Sediment control methods in accordance with Auckland Council TP90. Any sediment run off will be controlled by the use of super silt fences, stabilised construction access roads, and drilling platforms. The cut areas required to form the bridge will be covered and stabilised with reno-mattress once the cut has been completed. In the event dust nuisance occurs, the contractor will be required to provide water carts with boom sprays or hand held devices as necessary to damp down construction areas to minimise emission of dust and to mitigate its effect on adjoining properties during construction. Beca // 8 November 2016 // Page 9 // NZ

15 Assessment of Environmental Effects for the Royal Auckland and Grange Golf Club Bridge 4 Reasons for the Application This section outlines the reason for which resource consent is sought. The proposed works require resource consent under the: Auckland Council District Plan Manukau Section Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan (PAUP) Decisions Version Auckland Regional Plan: Coastal (ARP:C) Overall the proposed works will be a Non-Complying Activity. The site is located within the jurisdiction of Auckland Council and is subject to the requirements of the Auckland Council District Plan: Manukau Section (the District Plan), the Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan Decisions Version (PAUP Decisions Version). This section outlines the reasons for which resource consent is sought for the proposal. 4.1 District Plan (Main Residential Zone) / PAUP-DV (Single House Zone) Under the District Plan the site is zoned Main Residential. The proposal has been assessed against the provisions for this zone and general provisions of the District Plan. This assessment has identified that the proposal requires resource consent overall as a Non-Complying Activity under the District Plan. The definition of building excludes structures which are less than 2m in height and <10m 2 in floor area. The floor area of the bridge exceeds 10m 2 and is therefore classified as a building. The proposal requires resource consent under the following clauses of the District Plan: The floor area of the proposed bridge is approximately 600m 2. In accordance with Rule accessory buildings greater than 81m 2 are a Restricted Discretionary Activity. Earthwork activities are totalling a volume of 515m 3. Earthworks greater than 200m 3 per site are not specified as permitted in accordance with Rule 9.8.2, and are therefore a Restricted Discretionary Activity. The purpose of the bridge is for access to and for recreation activities. Rule identifies buildings and facilities for recreation to be Discretionary Activities. The bridge crosses the coastal marine area between the two sites. Rule states all coastal protection yards shall remain unobstructed and unoccupied, and shall comply with the requirements in each zone. Rule requires a coastal protection yard of 6m. No rules define the activity status of an encroachment into the coastal protection yard so under Rule (e) consent is required as a Non-Complying Activity. The following aspects of the proposal are a permitted activity: Rule states that no part of a building shall project beyond a recession plane at 2.5m above a boundary plus the angle identified in the figures. The maximum height of the bridge is less than 2.5m and therefore it will not infringe the height in relation to boundary control. Beca // 8 November 2016 // Page 10 // NZ

16 Assessment of Environmental Effects for the Royal Auckland and Grange Golf Club Bridge 4.2 Regional Plans Under the Coastal Plan the area is identified as general management area. The proposal has been assessed against the relevant provisions of the Coastal Plan. This assessment has identified that the proposal requires resource consent overall as a Discretionary Activity under the Coastal Plan. The proposal involves the placement of bridge piles within the coastal marine area. In accordance with Rule of the Regional Plan, the erection or placement of any structure not otherwise provided for is a Discretionary Activity. Ancillary vegetation clearance is also classified as a Discretionary Activity. The proposal includes the occupation of the coastal marine area for the bridge. In accordance with Rule occupation by any activity specified as a discretionary activity in the Coastal Plan is a Discretionary Activity. The use of the coastal marine area for the bridge is not specifically provided for by the Plan and therefore is a Discretionary Activity under Rule Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan (PAUP) Decisions Version The proposal has been assessed against the provisions for the zones, overlays, and general provisions of the PAUP Decisions Version. This assessment has identified that the proposal requires resource consent overall as a Non-Complying Activity under the PAUP. The proposal seeks resource consent under the following rules of the Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan Decisions Version: Significant Ecological Area Marine 2 overlay Lakes, rivers, streams and wetlands Rule E (A1) The proposed construction of an entrance bridge and temporary construction works for the bridge within the Significant Ecological Area Marine 2 overlay are not otherwise provided for. Resource consent is therefore required as a Non-Complying Activity. Coastal (Regional) General Coastal Marine Zone Rule F (A121): The proposed construction of an entrance bridge within the Significant Ecological Area Marine 2 overlay is a structure not otherwise provided for, and therefore resource consent is required as a Non- Complying Activity. Coastal (Regional) General Coastal Marine Zone Rule F (A37): The proposal requires piers to be installed within the Significant Ecological Area Marine 2 overlay. This will entail disturbance within the CMA that is not otherwise provided for. Resource consent is therefore required as a Non-Complying Activity. Lakes, rivers, streams and wetlands Rule E (A17) - Works require the removal of mangroves beneath the proposed bridge and 1m to either side of the bridge. The removal of mangroves is within the Significant Ecological Area Marine 2 overlay. Resource consent is therefore required as a Discretionary Activity. Land Disturbance Regional Rule E (A30): Minor volumes of earthworks are required for the construction of the abutment structures and also to enable the launching of girders from the bankside within the Significant Ecological Area Marine 2 overlay. Resource consent is Beca // 8 November 2016 // Page 11 // NZ

17 Assessment of Environmental Effects for the Royal Auckland and Grange Golf Club Bridge therefore required as a Restricted Discretionary Activity. General Coastal Marine / Coastal Transition Coastal (Regional) General Coastal Marine Zone Rule F (A37): The proposal required the piers to be installed within the General Coastal Marine zone. This will entail disturbance within the CMA that is not otherwise provided for. Resource consent is therefore required as a Discretionary Activity. Coastal (Regional) General Coastal Marine Zone Rule F (A121): The proposal requires the construction of a bridge within the General Coastal Marine Overlay. This is a structure not otherwise provided for, and therefore resource consent is required as a Discretionary Activity. Coastal (Regional) General Coastal Marine Zone Rule F (A50): Works require the removal of mangroves beneath the proposed bridge and 1m to either side of the bridge. The removal of mangroves is within both the General Coastal Marine Zone and Significant Ecological Area Marine 2 overlay. Resource consent is therefore required as a Discretionary Activity. Vegetation management and biodiversity Rule E (A21) Works require vegetation (mangroves) removal greater than 25m 2 within the Coastal Transition Zone, which is adjacent to the RAGC s Single House Zone. Resource consent is therefore required as a Restricted Discretionary Activity. Road Zone Trees in Roads Rule E (A10) The proposed works require the removal of 7 trees greater than 4m in height or greater than 400mm in girth within the Grange Road -Road Zone. Resource consent is therefore required as a Restricted Discretionary Activity. Coastal Storm Inundation Overlay Natural Hazards and Flooding - Rule E (A9) The proposed works are situated on land which may be subject to coastal storm inundation 1 per cent annual exceedance probability (AEP). Resource consent is therefore required as a Restricted Discretionary Activity. Natural Hazards and Flooding - Rule E (A37) The proposed works require the construction of a new bridge (classified as a structure) within the 1 per cent annual exceedance probability (AEP) floodplain. Resource consent is therefore required as a Restricted Discretionary Activity. Beca // 8 November 2016 // Page 12 // NZ

18 Assessment of Environmental Effects for the Royal Auckland and Grange Golf Club Bridge 5.1 Transpower 5 Consultation Beca has prepared a Clearance Assessment (Appendix F) due to the bridge s close proximity to Transpower s double circuit Mangere-Otahuhu 110kV Line (MNG-OTA A) in the spans between towers 7 and 8. The construction of the bridge would most likely require the use of cranes, excavators and plant for installing piles and it is expected in order to access the site mobile plant will need to pass beneath the 110 kv line at the eastern end of the bridge. Based on previous projects and clearance assessments, Transpower are generally supportive of development near transmission lines, provided that it is planned appropriately and does not compromise the ability to maintain the transmission line(s). A record of this assessment can be provided to Transpower for their comment. 5.2 Mana Whenua Consultation with local iwi (Appendix G) is currently ongoing. To date, on behalf of the applicant Beca has engaged with Paul Johansson (Auckland Council consents facilitator and advisor) to understand and initiate the most beneficial way to engage with mana whenua. Upon lodgement of the consent application. Mt Johansson will begin the process of disseminating the application information to relevant mana whenua parties. Beca // 8 November 2016 // Page 13 // NZ

19 Assessment of Environmental Effects for the Royal Auckland and Grange Golf Club Bridge 6 Assessment of Environmental Effects The following sections provide an assessment of the actual and potential positive and negative effects of the bridge. This assessment considers both temporary effects associated with construction, and long term effects associated with the project. The assessment also addresses those matters and associated effects identified within the District Plan and PAUP Decisions Version. 6.1 Positive Effects The following positive effects have been identified to result from the implementation of the proposal: There is currently no physical connection between the two golf courses. To travel between the two requires a 3.1km trip, via road. The bridge linking the two sites will avoid the need for vehicles to travel this route thereby reducing traffic on the local road network. The RAGGC are in the process of redesigning the two courses to provide a new 27 hole golf course layout. The proposed bridge will enable the club to meet this future aspiration by enabling interconnectivity between the two adjacent golf course sites. The RAGGC are proposing to develop a new club house facility in a central location to both sites, and within proximity to the proposed entrance bridge. The RAGGC will then close the entrance on Hospital Road utilising the new entrance bridge as the sole access into the club. Without the bridge it is unlikely the merging of the courses will be able to function efficiently. The bridge will also enable access and manoeuvrability of maintenance vehicles across the Tamaki River aiding the long term maintenance and development of the courses and their associated infrastructure. 6.2 Landscape and Amenity The bridge exceeds the permitted size for an accessory building. Whilst the bridge is defined as a building, it does not portray the visual effects associated with a building, such as bulk and height. The proposed bridge is relatively simple in design. It is proposed to extended directly from Grange Road and be located across the narrowest parts of the creek to minimise the length required. The width of the bridge has been defined by the vehicles and golf carts required to safely cross the bridge. The bridge will be accessed via an electronic gate system for patrons of the golf club. The bridge will be generally screened by existing vegetation from public places and private properties Entrance Bridge The proposed Entrance Bridge will have an impact on the landscape and amenity. As the Bridge is required for the movement of bulky machinery/vehicles it cannot be meandered through the mangroves due to the limited manoeuvrability of the machinery, and cannot be positioned low because of the limited ability of some of the machinery to negotiate the slope that would be created up to the banks. In terms of who would be directly affected by the proposal it would be the golf members themselves, as both courses are private. The RAGGC have agreed on the bridge design, and have not stated any potential amenity or landscape effects that the designs would have on their club members. The site is currently zoned Main Residential under the District Plan, and Terrace Housing and Apartment Building, and Single House under the PAUP-DV, however, the use of the site is for private recreational purposes. The proposed use of the bridge is consistent with the use of the site. The bridge is to enable better connectivity between the two existing golf courses. Beca // 8 November 2016 // Page 14 // NZ

20 Assessment of Environmental Effects for the Royal Auckland and Grange Golf Club Bridge Traffic effects A Traffic Impact Assessment undertaken by Beca is contained in Appendix D of this report. With the merging of the two golf courses, the RAGGC have indicated the club is expected to generate around vehicles arriving on average everyday between 7am and 1pm for tee times, then departing later after their round is completed. The busiest days (during the summer period and weekends) could generate up to 250 vehicles across the day spread evenly during the morning and afternoon. Based on the predicted traffic generation, it is considered that these additional vehicle trips will have acceptable effects on the safe operation of Grange Road, the nearby Grange Road/Great South Road intersection and the adjacent transport network. Furthermore, the merging of the golf club activities using only the access from Grange Road would likely result in some potential benefits with less traffic expected to use Hospital Road in the vicinity of the Middlemore Hospital Construction Traffic effects All construction vehicles are expected to access the site through Grange Road South, with no part of Grange Road blocked or closed permanently for the construction process. However short duration closures may occur when large objects such as bridge beams, cranes and piling rigs are transported to the site. Since a footpath exists only on the northern side of the road, the impact on pedestrians due the construction activity is expected to be minimal. As mentioned previously in this report, Grange Road South has low traffic volumes. Thus, movement of construction vehicles through the road is not expected to have a major impact on the existing traffic on Grange Road. High level estimates from the Traffic Impact Assessment indicate approximately 10 to 20 construction workers would be required on the site. The additional vehicles leaving Grange Road are considered to have a negligible impact on the right turning vehicles from Grange Road Earthworks Silt and sediment run-off associated with the earthworks has the potential to result in adverse effects on the water quality of the coastal marine area and wider environment. The earthworks activities will be carried out in accordance with best practice methodologies as outlined in the former Auckland Regional Councils Technical Publication 90. The implementation of these measures during the earthwork activities will ensure the proposal has less than minor adverse effects on the water quality of the adjacent stream and wider environment Structures in the CMA The Entrance Bridge requires two permanent piers to be placed in the CMA to hold the bridge up. It is anticipated that earthworks associated with the bridge construction will be relatively minor as the bridge is to be a piled structure. The pile will have a slab base which will sit on the bed of the creek and can then be easily removed following construction. This method seeks to avoid adverse effects and will result in less than minor effects to the coastal marine area. Reno-mattress will cover and stabilise the areas of the bridge that have been cut. Rip rap will need to enter the CMA, however at this stage the extent of it is not certain. By entering the CMA, the rip rap has the potential to cause adverse effects. After discussing the application with Auckland Council, no concern was raised with regards to rip rap potentially entering the CMA, as the area is not seen to be of high ecological value (discussed further below). The rip rap will not smother any valuable feeding or breeding grounds in the CMA, and will pose a minimal visual effect, as they will be largely obscured by the mangroves in the CMA. Beca // 8 November 2016 // Page 15 // NZ

21 Assessment of Environmental Effects for the Royal Auckland and Grange Golf Club Bridge As stated above all earthworks will be carried out in accordance with TP90 recommendations Coastal Protection Yard Encroachment by a building into the coastal protection yard could result in preclusion of access to or dominance of the coastal marine area. As discussed previously, the nature of the bridge is such that it cannot be located outside of this area. The use of the coastal yard for a bridge will not adversely affect the coastal landscape qualities and will be predominantly screened from public places and residential areas. The proposed works are not anticipated to have any long term coastal effects. 6.3 Ecological Effects Vegetation and Mangroves The construction of the proposed bridge requires the removal of 162m 2 of native vegetation and seven individually protected trees. This vegetation consists predominantly of tōtara (Podocarpus totara) saplings (approximately 85% of vegetation). The remainder of the vegetation consists of toothed lancewood, lemonwood, karamu, Mapou, and pōhutukawa. The vegetation is young, with canopy height varying from 2-4m. An Arboricultural Assessment has been undertaken to determine any potential effects and mitigation required (Appendix C). In summary, the works require the removal of vegetation in the following areas: Four trees within the Road Reserve: Tree 3 Mapou, 4.5m in height and 280mm girth Tree 4 Karaka, 9m in height and 16540mm in girth Tree 5 Australian bush cherry, 12m in height and 1700mm in girth Tree 6 Jacaranda, 9m in height and 650mm in girth One tree within the informal reserve: Tree 7 Nootka Cypress, 15m in height and 4820mm in girth. Two trees within private property: Tree 2 American Sweetgum, 17m in height and 2700mm girth Tree 11 Totara, 4m in height and 150mm in girth Additionally, works will also be undertaken within the root zone of one protected tree (Tree One, drawing PVL (Appendix C)). Mangrove removal is required directly underneath the bridge and approximately 1m either side of the bridge, over an area of 567m 2. Approximately 250m 2 of this area is to be re-vegetated following construction, resulting in a net vegetation loss of 317m 2. During construction, care will be taken to minimise potential effects on adjacent vegetation particularly when working in the SEA/riparian margin of the Tamaki River. Prior to works commencing a meeting will be held on site with the site foreman, contractor and works arborist to confirm which trees are being removed, to identify the need for any protective fencing on trees adjacent to the works, and to ensure that any storage equipment and machinery is located in an appropriate location. In addition to this, no works shall take place within the root zone and/or drip line of any trees without the prior approval from the works arborist. Beca // 8 November 2016 // Page 16 // NZ

22 Assessment of Environmental Effects for the Royal Auckland and Grange Golf Club Bridge The proposed removal of mangroves from the site has the potential to result in adverse effects on ecology and the visual amenity of the site and surrounding area. However, the coastal environment has also been modified, with the Grange Golf Club having an irrigation pond which was once a small inlet of the Tamaki River which was dammed. Given the dense mangrove cover in the surrounding area, the small volume to be removed, the replanting proposed and the proposed construction method to largely avoid the bed of the river, there will be less than minor adverse effects on the ecological values of the coastal environment Significant Ecological Area Marine 2 The following works will take place within the SEA-M2: Mangrove removal is required directly underneath the bridge and approximately 1m either side of the bridge. Placement of a permanent pier in the CMA and SEA M2 overlay, which will require piling. Minor volumes of earthworks for construction of the abutment structures and to enable construction from the bankside. If earthworks and vegetation removal does occur within the SEA it will be minimal. These works will occur in an environment that is highly modified, and care will be taken to only disturb what is necessary for the safe installation of the bridge. It is noted that the Bridge will occupy a point in the stream channel with a narrow width ranging from 4.8m to 9.4m (based on GIS aerials) in order to minimise footprint and maximise efficiency. As the SEA is located across the entire Tamaki River channel, it is likely that in order to achieve a minimal footprint, the SEA will be affected, though to a lesser extent. 6.4 Occupation of the Coastal Environment The occupation of the coastal marine area is proposed for 35 years. This area of the coast is not accessible by land directly adjacent to the proposed bridge by the public. Additionally given the width of the river in these locations and the significant mangrove coverage there is little accessibility up the river for boats. The bridge spans the CMA, and requires piling in the CMA river bed where flood levels for the 1:50, 1:100 and 1:500-year ARI are 2.63, 2.67 and 2.97 respectively. The difference between the 1:50 and 1:500-year ARI is approximately 300mm, and in most flooding events, the bridge will be under flood levels. Additionally the bridge has been designed to require minimal maintenance to avoid, where possible, future works within the coastal marine area. For the above reasons it is considered the adverse effects to the environment as a result of occupying the coastal marine area will be less than minor. 6.5 Conclusion Having regard to the identified positive and adverse effects and the measures identified to avoid, remedy or mitigate the adverse effects, it is concluded that overall the proposal will have no more than minor adverse effects on the environment. Beca // 8 November 2016 // Page 17 // NZ

23 Assessment of Environmental Effects for the Royal Auckland and Grange Golf Club Bridge 7 Statutory Considerations Section 104(1) of the RMA sets out those matters that a consent authority shall have regard to when considering an application for Resource Consent. In addition to actual and potential effects (as assessed in Chapter 6) these include the relevant provisions of any National Environmental Standard, National Policy Statement and any proposed or operative Regional Policy Statement or Plan. Section 104(1) requires that these provisions be considered subject to the matters set out in Part 2 of the RMA. This section provides an assessment of the proposal against relevant Part 2 matters. The proposal is also considered in the context of the New Zealand Coastal Policy Statement (NZCPS), the Auckland Council Regional Policy Statement (RPS), and the Coastal and District Plans. 7.1 The Resource Management Act 1991 This AEE has been prepared in accordance with Schedule 4 of the RMA. The RMA outlines the functions, powers, and duties of consenting authorities to be exercised in order to give effect to the purpose and principles of the RMA. The RMA defines a hierarchy whereby priority is given to the matters set out in Part 2 (Purpose and Principles) Part 2 Matters Part 2 sets out the purposes and principles of the RMA in Sections 5 through 8. These statutory provisions are set out and discussed in the context of the proposal below. Section 5 - Purpose The purpose of the Act is the sustainable management of natural and physical resources. Sustainable management is defined in Section 5 as: Managing the use, development, and protection of natural and physical resources in a way, or at a rate, which enables people and communities to provide for their social, economic, and cultural well-being and for their health and safety while (a) sustaining the potential of natural and physical resources (excluding minerals) to meet the reasonably foreseeable needs of future generations; and (b) safeguarding the life-supporting capacity of air, water, soil, and ecosystems; and (c) avoiding, remedying, or mitigating any adverse effects of activities on the environment The proposal is consistent with the purpose of the RMA for the following reasons: The proposal will provide for the social wellbeing of members of the golf clubs by providing access between the courses and facilitating potential future redesign of the golf courses. As outlined in Chapter 6 the adverse effects from the proposal will be adequately avoided, remedied and mitigated. The life-supporting capacity of water, soil and ecosystems will be safeguarded, given the management measures to be implemented during construction to manage the effects of construction in the coastal marine area. Section 6 Matters of National Importance Beca // 8 November 2016 // Page 18 // NZ

24 Assessment of Environmental Effects for the Royal Auckland and Grange Golf Club Bridge Section 6 outlines that in achieving the purpose of the RMA, all persons exercising functions and powers under it, shall recognise and provide for matters of national importance. The relevant matters of national importance to this proposal are: (a) the preservation of the natural character of the coastal environment (including the coastal marine area), wetlands, and lakes and rivers and their margins, and the protection of them from inappropriate subdivision, use, and development (d) the maintenance and enhancement of public access to and along the coastal marine area, lakes, and rivers (e) the relationship of Maori and their culture and traditions with their ancestral lands, water, sites, waahi tapu, and other taonga The proposal is consistent with these Section 6 matters for the following reasons: Both sites are zoned for residential development. The construction of the proposed bridges enables the sites to continue operating as golf courses. This assists with preserving the natural character of the coastal environment by retaining open space and avoiding subdivision in close proximity to the coast. The golf course does not provide public access to the coastal marine area because of the risks associated with flying golf balls. For this reason the provision of the bridge will not enhance access, but will maintain existing public access to the coast. As noted previously, consultation with local iwi is currently ongoing and future consultation will continue to occur with local iwi having input on elements of the bridge proposal. Section 7 Other Matters Section 7 sets out a number of other matters to which particular regard must be had when exercising functions and powers under the RMA. Relevant matters include: (b) the efficient use and development of natural and physical resources (c) the maintenance and enhancement of amenity values (d) intrinsic values of ecosystems (f) maintenance and enhancement of the quality of the environment (g) any finite characteristics of natural and physical resources (i) the effects of climate change The proposal is consistent with these Section 7 matters for the following reasons: As stated in Section 6 the effects of the proposal on the visual amenity value of the area will be no more than minor, whilst providing for the recreational and social wellbeing of golf club members. Due to the methods of mitigation proposed during construction, including the scale of the proposed activity in the existing environment the proposal is considered consistent with the relevant matters of Section 7. Section 8 Treaty of Waitangi Beca // 8 November 2016 // Page 19 // NZ

25 Assessment of Environmental Effects for the Royal Auckland and Grange Golf Club Bridge Section 8 of the Act requires those exercising power or functions under the RMA to take into account the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi. As noted previously, consultation with local iwi is currently ongoing and future consultation will continue to occur with local iwi having input on elements of the bridge proposal. 7.2 Hauraki Gulf Marine Park Act 2000 The site is located within the catchment of the Hauraki Gulf and must therefore be considered against sections 7 and 8 of the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park Act 2000 (HGMPA) Section 7 Section 7 of the HGMPA states that: 7. Recognition of national significance of Hauraki Gulf (1) The interrelationship between the Hauraki Gulf, its islands, and catchments and the ability of that interrelationship to sustain the life-supporting capacity of the environment of the Hauraki Gulf and its islands are matters of national significance. (2) The life-supporting capacity of the environment of the Gulf and its islands includes the capacity (a) to provide for (i) the historic, traditional, cultural, and spiritual relationship of the tangata whenua of the Gulf with the Gulf and its islands; and (ii) the social, economic, recreational, and cultural well-being of people and communities: (b) to use the resources of the Gulf by the people and communities of the Gulf and New Zealand for economic activities and recreation: (c) to maintain the soil, air, water, and ecosystems of the Gulf. The proposal is not contrary to section 7 of the HGMPA because: The proposal does not change public access to the coast or affect the life supporting capacity of the environment. The proposal provides for the recreational use of the Hauraki Gulf by enhancing access for recreational facilities whilst mitigating potential adverse effects. Adverse ecological effects of the proposal have been avoided and are negligible. For the purposes of this statutory assessment, adverse effects considered to be no more than minor Section 8 Section 8 of the HGMPA states that: 8. Management of Hauraki Gulf To recognise the national significance of the Hauraki Gulf, its islands, and catchments, the objectives of the management of the Hauraki Gulf, its islands, and catchments are Beca // 8 November 2016 // Page 20 // NZ

26 Assessment of Environmental Effects for the Royal Auckland and Grange Golf Club Bridge (a) the protection and, where appropriate, the enhancement of the life-supporting capacity of the environment of the Hauraki Gulf, its islands, and catchments: (b) the protection and, where appropriate, the enhancement of the natural, historic, and physical resources of the Hauraki Gulf, its islands, and catchments: (c) the protection and, where appropriate, the enhancement of those natural, historic, and physical resources (including kaimoana) of the Hauraki Gulf, its islands, and catchments with which tangata whenua have an historic, traditional, cultural, and spiritual relationship: (d) the protection of the cultural and historic associations of people and communities in and around the Hauraki Gulf with its natural, historic, and physical resources: (e) the maintenance and, where appropriate, the enhancement of the contribution of the natural, historic, and physical resources of the Hauraki Gulf, its islands, and catchments to the social and economic well-being of the people and communities of the Hauraki Gulf and New Zealand: (f) the maintenance and, where appropriate, the enhancement of the natural, historic, and physical resources of the Hauraki Gulf, its islands, and catchments, which contribute to the recreation and enjoyment of the Hauraki Gulf for the people and communities of the Hauraki Gulf and New Zealand. The proposal is not contrary to section 8 of the HGMPA because: It will avoid adverse effects on water or air quality in the Hauraki Gulf; It does not adversely affect the life-supporting capacity of the Hauraki Gulf and will protect the social, cultural, environmental and economic values which are of significance in the Gulf. 7.3 New Zealand Coastal Policy Statement The New Zealand Coastal Policy Statement seeks to: safeguard the integrity, form, functioning and resilience of the coastal environment and sustain its ecosystems preserve the natural character of the coastal environment and protect natural features and landscape values recognise the role of tangata whenua as kaitiaki and provide for tangata whenua involvement in management of the coastal environment maintain and enhance the public open space qualities and recreation opportunities of the coastal environment ensure that coastal hazard risks are managed The proposal is not contrary to the New Zealand Coastal Policy Statement. 7.4 Regional Policy Statement The Auckland Regional Policy Statement (ARPS) seeks to achieve sustainable management of the natural and physical resources in the Auckland Region. The ARPS recognises the need to enable appropriate development in the coastal environment whilst protecting natural features. The proposal is considered to be consistent with the ARPS. Beca // 8 November 2016 // Page 21 // NZ

27 Assessment of Environmental Effects for the Royal Auckland and Grange Golf Club Bridge 7.5 Regional Plans The relevant objectives and policies of the Coastal Plan seek to provide for appropriate development and efficient use of the coastal marine area whilst protecting it from inappropriate development. The proposal is generally consistent with the objectives and policies of the Coastal Plan because it improves the recreational usage and connectivity of the two sites. The bridge is not dominant from public places, particularly when considered in the context adjacent to a large pylon. The bridge is located in the upper stream of the Tamaki River and is close to the coastal marine area boundary. 7.6 Auckland District Plan: Manukau Section Objectives and Policies The relevant objectives and policies of the District Plan generally seek to protect the natural environment, resources and aesthetics whilst enabling appropriate non-residential activities to occur in a manner that avoids, remedies or mitigates adverse effects. The proposal requires minimal alteration to the natural environment and seeks to retain the aesthetics and natural resources associated with the coastal environment Assessment Criteria In relation to the District Plan infringements Table 3 below assesses the proposal against the general assessment criteria for discretionary activities. Table 3 - Assessment of Proposal against Assessment Criteria Clause Assessment Criteria Comment (a) (e) Whether the proposal will have an adverse effect on the ability of people to provide for their social, economic and cultural wellbeing. Whether any adverse effects on social, economic and cultural conditions can be avoided, remedied or mitigated. Whether the proposal will cause adverse effects on tangata whenua s taonga or their relationship with their taonga. Whether the proposal will have an adverse effect on landscape values within the residential area, and on the coastal environment. (i) whether the proposal will result in the damage or removal of significant areas of vegetation; (ii) whether the proposal will have an adverse effect on water quality, and whether measures have been designed so that any potential degradation of water quality is avoided, remedied or mitigated. (iii) whether the proposal will have an adverse effect on the natural coastal environment and on public access to the coast; The proposal avoids adverse effects on, and does not alter access to the coastal environment. The bridges will assist the two golf clubs to provide for members social wellbeing. Refer to section 6. Refer to section 5 The site of works is relatively remote within the residential area and in the surrounding context will not affect coastal landscape values. A small volume of vegetation is to be removed but this is not identified as significant. Through the use of erosion and sediment control works adverse effects on water quality will be avoided. Public access to the coast will not change as a result of these works. The coastal environment is highly modified. Beca // 8 November 2016 // Page 22 // NZ

28 Assessment of Environmental Effects for the Royal Auckland and Grange Golf Club Bridge Clause Assessment Criteria Comment (iv) whether measures have been taken to ensure the potential adverse effects on the ecosystems will be avoided, remedied or mitigated. The design and construction methods avoid the need for significant works, permanent piers will be constructed in the Tamaki River (f) (g) (h) (i) (j) Whether the proposal may have adverse effects on cultural heritage resources on the site or heritage values and measures taken to avoid, remedy or mitigate potential adverse effects. Whether the proposal will generate dust, smoke, fumes or other discharges to air which potentially would detract from the amenity values of the area. Whether the proposal significantly detracts from traffic safety or efficiency having regard to the volume of traffic attracted, times of peak generation, potential traffic conflict and proximity to major traffic intersections. (i) whether large car parking areas in the front of buildings cause adverse effects on the visual amenity of the streetscape. (ii) whether carparking has been designed, screened and landscaped to mitigate any adverse effects on visual amenity values; (iii) whether buildings and structures are designed and sited in such a way to maintain visual amenity of the streetscape and landscape; (iv) whether buildings and structures are designed and sited to maintain privacy for adjoining properties and surrounding neighbourhood. (v) whether the intensity and scale of an activity causes significant adverse effects on the character and quality valued in the residential environment. In assessing the appropriateness of allowing an activity to be located in an area, consideration will be given to the presence of activities already located in the area and on the site, and their effect on the surrounding residential environment. Of particular concern is the cumulative effect of locating an activity on a site adjoining or already accommodating an activity which may currently generate traffic, or noise not in keeping with the residential area. The ability of a site to internalise effects if more than one activity is seeking to operate from it, will be considered. Any positive environmental effects will also be considered, for example enhancing access to local facilities such as shops, and enhancing the self-containment of residential areas; or where activities combine to form a community focal point. Consultation is currently ongoing with iwi. No dust, smoke or fumes will be generated by the proposal that will detract from the amenity values of the area. The amount of traffic may increase, however this will be during the limited hours of golf club operation and for members only. There will be no adverse effects to traffic as a result of this proposal. The proposal will not adversely affect the streetscape or visual amenity of the streetscape. The amount of traffic may increase, however this will be during the limited hours of golf club operation and for members only. The proposal is ancillary to the existing activities on the sites. Beca // 8 November 2016 // Page 23 // NZ

29 Assessment of Environmental Effects for the Royal Auckland and Grange Golf Club Bridge 7.7 Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan - Decisions Version (PAUP - DV) Objectives and Policies The general intent of the objectives and policies for the relevant zones and activities of the PAUP- DV seek to protect the coastal environment, significant ecological areas, and residential areas from adverse effects, while also enabling activities that enable access and enhance amenity values in these areas. The proposal requires minimal alteration to the natural environment and seeks to retain the aesthetics and natural resources associated with the coastal environment Assessment Criteria The following tables set out the maters for control/discretion to be considered in relation to the consents being sought under the PAUP Decisions Version. Resource consent is required as a Restricted Discretionary Activity under: Land Disturbance Regional Rule E (A30). The Assessment Criteria is set out under E Table 4 - Assessment of Proposal against Assessment Criteria Assessment Criteria Land Disturbance E11.8.2(1) 1. All restricted discretionary activities: a) whether applicable standards are complied with; b) the proximity of the earthworks to any water body and the extent to which erosion and sediment controls and the proposed construction methodology will adequately avoid or minimise adverse effects on: i. water quality including of the coastal marine area; ii. ecological health including of the coastal marine area iii. riparian margins; iv. the mauri of water; and v. the quality of taiāpure or mahinga mātaitai. c) the extent to which the earthworks minimises soil compaction, other than where it benefits geotechnical or structural performance d) the proximity of the earthworks to areas of significant ecological value and the extent the design, location and execution of the works provide for the maintenance and protection of these areas; Comment All applicable standards are complied with A small volume of vegetation is to be removed. Through the use of erosion and sediment control works being in accordance with TP90, adverse effects on water quality and the Mauri of water will be avoided. The design and construction methods used will avoid the need for significant works, permanent piers will be constructed in the Tamaki River. Overall soil compaction will be limited to the areas where piers will be constructed into the riverbed, and the reconfiguration of the bank. The existing banks of the Tamaki River will be graded to facilitate construction and improve the stability of the banks adjoining the bridge. These works will be undertaken within the Costal Marine Area (CMA) and as such particular attention will need to be paid to tide levels when establishing any platform levels for the construction of the bridge. Earthworks will occur within the SEA- Marine 2 overlay for the construction of piers. Only two pires are proposed, and shall be installed via screw piling. Sediment and Erosion control methods include silt fences, stabilised construction access roads and drilling Beca // 8 November 2016 // Page 24 // NZ

30 Assessment of Environmental Effects for the Royal Auckland and Grange Golf Club Bridge e) whether monitoring the volume and concentration of sediment that may be discharged by the activity is appropriate within the scale of the proposed land disturbance; and f) whether the extent or impacts of adverse effects from the land disturbance can be mitigated by managing the duration, season or staging of such works. g) the extent to which appropriate methods are used to prevent the spread of total control pest plants or unwanted organisms (as listed under the Biosecurity Act 1993), such as kauri dieback disease. 2. Additional assessment criteria for land disturbance within the Significant Ecological Areas Overlay or Water Supply Management Areas Overlay: a) whether the land disturbance proposed within a Significant Ecological Areas Overlay or Water Supply Management Areas Overlay are undertaken so they have no adverse effect, or minor adverse effect, on the aquatic and terrestrial ecology and wildlife of the area and in particular, where relevant: i.nesting, feeding and breeding of species; ii. biological processes; iii.connections between ecosystems iv. the diversity of species; v.the habitat of threatened or protected species, both terrestrial and aquatic; vi. rare habitat, threatened habitat or at risk habitat; vii.sand dune ecosystems; viii. buffering of indigenous ecosystems; or ix. cumulative effects. b) within the Water Supply Management Areas Overlay, how potential adverse effects on water quality within water supply catchments will be avoided, remedied or mitigated; and the extent to which adverse effects on ecological and indigenous biodiversity values have been avoided or minimised platforms. Refer to section 3 of this report. Refer to section 3 N/A Sediment run off will be controlled by the use of Super Silt Fences and stabilised construction access roads. The cut areas required to form the bridge will be covered and stabilised with renomattress once the cut has been completed. Refer to section 3. N/A Resource consent is required as a Restricted Discretionary Activity under: Vegetation Management and Biodiversity E15.4.1(A21). The Assessment Criteria is set out under E Table 5 - Assessment of Proposal against Assessment Criteria Assessment Criteria Vegetation Management and Biodiversity - E The Council will consider the relevant assessment criteria for restricted discretionary activities from the list below: 1. all restricted discretionary activities: a) ecological values: i.the extent to which the vegetation alteration or removal is minimised and adverse effects on the Comment In total 162m 2 of vegetation is required to be removed and seven individually protected trees including an American Sweetgum, Mapou, Karaka, Australian brush cherry, Jacaranda, Nootka Cypress and Totara. These tress are Beca // 8 November 2016 // Page 25 // NZ

31 Assessment of Environmental Effects for the Royal Auckland and Grange Golf Club Bridge ecological and indigenous biodiversity values of the vegetation are able to be avoided, remedied or mitigated; ii.whether vegetation removal will have an adverse effect on threatened species or ecosystems; and iii.the extent to which the proposal for vegetation alteration or removal has taken into account relevant objectives and policies in Chapter B7.2 Indigenous biodiversity, B4. Natural heritage, Chapter E18 Natural character of the coastal environment and E19 Natural features and natural landscapes in the coastal environment. directly within the alignment of the proposed bridge and construction platform, vegetation not within the alignment will not be disturbed. Due to the minimal vegetation disturbance, the removal will not have adverse effects on threatened species or ecosystems. Refer to Appendix C Arborist report and Section 6 of this report. The arborist report has confirmed bird activity is observed to be low. In the event Herpetofauna (reptiles such as Skins and Geckos) are found a lizard management plan shall be developed Appendix C. b) hazard mitigation: i. the extent to which the vegetation serves to avoid or mitigate natural hazards and the amount of vegetation to be retained or enhanced; ii.the extent to which the vegetation alteration or removal will increase natural hazard risks; and iii.whether the vegetation alteration or removal is necessary to mitigate an identified bushfire risk. c) sediment, water quality and hydrology: i.the extent to which vegetation alteration or removal will adversely affect soil conservation, water quality and the hydrological function of the catchment and measures to avoid remedy or mitigate any adverse effects. d) landscape, natural features and natural character values: i. the extent to which vegetation alteration or removal will have adverse effects on the values identified for scheduled outstanding natural landscape, outstanding natural features, outstanding natural character and high natural character areas; and ii. the extent to which vegetation alteration or removal adversely affects landscape, natural features and natural character values particularly on adjacent public space including the coast, reserves and walkways and measures to avoid, remedy or mitigate any adverse effects. e) amenity values: i. the extent to which the vegetation alteration or removal will have adverse effects on the amenity values of any adjacent open space including the coast, parks, reserves and walkways and measures to avoid, remedy or mitigate any adverse effects f) Use: i. whether the vegetation alteration or removal is necessary to enable reasonable use of a site for a building platform and associated access, services and living areas, and existing activities on the site; ii. the extent to which the vegetation alteration removal is necessary taking into account the Natural hazard risks will not be exacerbated during vegetation removal. 567m 2 of mangrove vegetation is proposed to be removed, of this 250m 2 is to be re-vegetated Appendix C Prior to works commencing, a suitable wash station shall be installed for the duration of the works to minimise the impact of water quality within the catchment Appendix C. N/A As discussed in sections 3 and 6 of this report, minor vegetation removal is required and shall not detract from the amenity of the coast. Vegetation removal is necessary for the construction of the proposed vehicle bridge. Vegetation removal will enable the temporary construction platform of the bridge and provide room for the bridge to extend across the Tamaki river. Beca // 8 November 2016 // Page 26 // NZ

32 Assessment of Environmental Effects for the Royal Auckland and Grange Golf Club Bridge need for, or purpose of, the proposed building or structure; iii. the extent to which the vegetation alteration or removal is necessary to enable reasonable use of the site for farming purposes; iv. whether the vegetation alteration or removal will improve the reliance and security of the network utility, or road network; v. whether the vegetation alteration or removal is necessary for a structure that has a functional or operational need to be in the proposed location; and vi. the extent of the benefits derived from infrastructure and the road network. g) methods and location: i. whether there are practicable alternative locations and methods including consideration of an application to infringe development control where this would result in retention and enhancement of vegetation on the site; and ii. whether the effects from the alteration or removal of vegetation and land disturbance can be minimised through works being undertaken on an alternative location on the site, and/or method of undertaking the works. h) mitigation measures: i. the extent to which revegetation can remedy or mitigate adverse effects, including eco-sourcing and the ongoing maintenance of revegetation measures. i) bonds and covenants: i. whether conditions of consent can avoid remedy or mitigate adverse effects including the imposition of bonds, covenants or similar instruments. j) Mana Whenua values: i. the extent to which any adverse effects on Mana Whenua values can be avoided, remedied or mitigated, and having regard to the objectives and policies in E20 Māori Land whether the proposed works are appropriate to provide for Mana Whenua, mātauranga and tikanga values. The construction of the proposed bridge has been designed to limit vegetation alteration refer to section 3 and 6. Re-vegetation maintenance will take place over a minimum period of 3 years refer to Table 4 Arborist report (Appendix C) N/A Consultation with Mana Whenua is ongoing refer to section 5 of this report. Resource consent is required as a Restricted Discretionary Activity under: Trees in Roads - E17.4.1(A10). The Assessment Criteria is set out under E17.8.2(1) Table 6 - Assessment of Proposal against Assessment Criteria Assessment Criteria Land Disturbance E17.8.2(1) The Council will consider the relevant assessment criteria for restricted discretionary activities from the list below: 1. all restricted discretionary activities: a) the specific values of the trees including any ecological values with respect to water and soil conservation, ecosystem services, stability, ecology, habitat for birds and amelioration of natural hazards; Comment Refer to Arborist Report Appendix C b) the loss of amenity values that tree or trees provided; The vegetation around the bank is dense and the removal of seven trees to make Beca // 8 November 2016 // Page 27 // NZ

33 Assessment of Environmental Effects for the Royal Auckland and Grange Golf Club Bridge c) the risk of actual damage to people and property from the tree or trees including the extent to which adverse effects on the health and safety of people have been addressed as required under health and safety legislation; d) any alternative methods that could result in retaining the tree or trees; e) the degree to which any proposed mitigation adequately compensates for the values that trees provide; f) the degree to which the proposal is consistent with best practice guidelines for tree management; g) methods to contain and control plant pathogens and diseases including measures for preventing the spread of soil and the safe disposal of plant material; h) the provision of a tree works plan to address the effects of the works on the tree or trees and outlining the proposed methods to be used; i) the need for the direction and supervision of an on-site monitoring arborist while the works are being carried out; j) the functional and operational needs of infrastructure; and clearance for the bridge will not reduce the amenity significantly. No property will be at risk or damaged from the removal of trees. The location of the proposed bridge is the most logical choice in both road/bridge direction and limiting the effects on vegetation removal. Planting in the areas adjacent to the bridge will be included in a wider planting programme designed to mitigate any vegetation lost during the reconfiguration of the new clubhouse. Refer to Arborist Report Appendix C Refer to Arborist Report Appendix C Any soil required to be removed from site shall be loaded onto the back of an open top vehicle and covered with tarpaulin or similar. The tarpaulin should also be buried with the soil material at the same time. After soil material is emptied, the truck shall be washed with Trigene (or other applications approved by council). Refer to Arborist Report Appendix C Refer to Arborist Report Appendix C Pest Plant species (weeds) dentified on site will be brought under control through a combination of manuel removal and careful treatment. Plant pests will be controlled for no less than three years or until such time as the native understory has developed. Refer to Arborist Report Appendix C The bridge will enable the efficient functioning of the RAGGC. By removing vegetation to construct the bridge, club patrons may access the bridge from Grange Road. This is part of a wider plan to centralise the golf clubhouse to be within proximity to Grange Road, making this the only access point. Refer to section 3 and 6. k) the benefits derived from infrastructure As above Refer to section 3 and 6. Resource consent is required as a Restricted Discretionary Activity under: Natural Hazards and Flooding E36.4.1(A9). The Assessment Criteria is set out under E Beca // 8 November 2016 // Page 28 // NZ

34 Assessment of Environmental Effects for the Royal Auckland and Grange Golf Club Bridge Table 7 - Assessment of Proposal against Assessment Criteria Assessment Criteria Natural Hazards and Flooding E For external alternations to existing buildings which increase the gross floor area of the building on land which may be subject to coastal storm inundation 1 per cent annual exceedance probability (AEP); for all other buildings and structures on land which may be subject to coastal storm inundation 1 per cent annual exceedance probability (AEP); for on-site septic tanks, wastewater treatment and disposal systems, effluent disposal fields, underground storage tanks, water tanks or stormwater pipes or soakage fields on land which may be subject to coastal storm inundation 1 per cent annual exceedance probability (AEP): Comment As referenced in the Technical Drawings, the 50 year flood RL levels are recorded at It is unlikely coastal storm flood events will occur over the next 50years that will raise the estuary level over the bridge Refer to Appendix B a) the likelihood of a coastal storm inundation hazard event occurring, its magnitude and duration, the consequences of the event and its effects on public health, safety, property and the environment; b) the extent to which site-specific analysis, such as engineering, stability or flooding reports and its analysis have been undertaken and any other information the Council may have on the site and surrounding land; c) the extent to which landscape and other environmental values are affected by any works proposed in association with the building or structure or mitigation of the hazard; and d) the extent to which any building or structure can be relocated in the event of severe coastal erosion or shoreline retreat, taking into account the likely long term effects of climate change. Refer to Appendix B Refer to Section 6 of this report. N/A As the bridge is a permanent structure it will not be able to be relocated. Beca // 8 November 2016 // Page 29 // NZ

35 Assessment of Environmental Effects for the Royal Auckland and Grange Golf Club Bridge Conclusion This AEE has considered a proposal to construct and maintain an entrance bridge for the Royal Auckland and Grange Gold Club (RAGGC) from Grange Road across the upper reaches of the Tamaki River. The proposed works are assessed as a Non-complying Activity overall, with consents being required for a bridge to occupy the coastal marine area, construction works in the coastal marine area, a building in the coastal yard, earthworks within a significant ecological area, and mangrove removal. The assessment of the actual and potential effects on the environment concluded that subject to implementation of the measures to avoid, remedy or mitigate adverse effects the proposal will overall have minor adverse effects on the environment. The construction of the bridge will enable the merger of the two previous clubs to improve the golfing facilities of the sites. A statutory assessment has been undertaken that demonstrates the proposal is generally consistent with the relevant provisions of the RMA, HGMPA, ARPS, Coastal Plan, District Plan, and the PAUP Decisions Version. Given this and the measures proposed to avoid, remedy, and mitigate effects during construction, it is considered that consent can be granted in accordance within this application and could be processed on a non-notified basis. Beca // 8 November 2016 // Page 30 // NZ

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54 To Beca PO Box 6345 Wellesley Street Auckland 1141 Prepared by Reviewed by Peter van Loon Leon Saxon Joe Allen Attention Sanjay Prasad Date Ref 17 th October Subject - Arboricultural and Ecological Assessment - Royal Auckland Golf Course Stage 1 1. Introduction 1.1. Arborlab Consultancy Services Ltd has been engaged to undertake an arboricultural and ecological assessment of Stage 1 of an upgrade at the Royal Auckland Golf Course. Stage 1 of the project involves the construction of a new bridge and road across an estuarine stream leading to Curlew Bay The findings and recommendations found herein are based on the visual ground based assessment undertaken during a single site visit on the 12 th October 2016, as well as the following documents and communications. communication with Mr. Sanjay Prasad of Beca. 2. Attachments 2.1. Photoset 2.2. Arborlab drawings PVL [A] and PVL [A] 2.3. Beca drawing CE-100 [A] 3. District Plan zoning 3.1. Main Residential Zone 3.2. Public Open Space Zone 3.3. Coastal Marine Area 3.4. Road Reserve Royal Auckland Golf Course Stage 1. October 2016 [25094] Page 1 of 18

55 4. Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan (PAUP) Zoning and Overlays 4.1. Coastal Transition 4.2. Public Open Space Informal Recreation 4.3. Mixed Housing Urban 4.4. Mixed Housing Suburban 4.5. Significant Ecological Area (SEA) Marine (SEA-M2-2908DD) 5. Site details 5.1. The subject site is across the estuarine stream between Royal Auckland Golf Course and the Grange Golf Course, at the end of Grange Road. Figure 1 below depicts the site s location. Figure 1: Site location (circled in red) Royal Auckland Golf Course Stage 1. October 2016 [25094] Page 2 of 18

56 6. Tree protection status 6.1. The following rules of the Manukau District Plan apply: Rule Activity Table Any works or activity which is proposed within the dripline of any scheduled tree or which may impact on the root system of the tree Restricted Discretionary Removal of any scheduled tree Discretionary 6.2. In addition, the following Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan (Decisions Version) rules apply: Chapter E, Activity Table E (A9) Tree removal of any tree less than 4m in height and less than 400mm in girth Permitted (A10) Tree removal of any tree greater than 4m in height or greater than 400mm in girth Restricted Discretionary Chapter E, Activity Table E (A7) Works within the protected root zone - Permitted (A10) Tree removal of any tree greater than 4m in height or greater than 400mm in girth Restricted Discretionary Chapter F, Activity Table F19.4 (A50) Mangrove removal, not otherwise provided for - Discretionary 7. The proposal 7.1. The proposal is to construct a bridge to facilitate vehicle and pedestrian access from Grange Road to the Royal Auckland Golf Course. The works form part of a wider project which includes the construction of a new club house complex and re-configuring two existing golf courses (these aspects of the project are not included in this consent application) To facilitate the bridge construction it is proposed to remove up to (162m 2 ) of native vegetation (group 11 on drawing PVL ) and seven individually protected trees. Of these, four are located within the road reserve, one within the informal reserve and two within private land. Additionally, works within the root zone of one protected tree will be undertaken (tree 1). The construction footprint includes the footprint of the bridge and an 8m wide construction zone to the south of the bridge footprint to allow for access during the construction work An area of mangrove on either side of the estuarine stream is required to be removed for the construction of the bridge, and for the construction zone. 567m 2 of Mangrove are to be removed within the SEA-M. However, 250m 2 of this area is for construction only, and will re-vegetate following construction. The final cleared area within the SEA-M will be 317m 2. Royal Auckland Golf Course Stage 1. October 2016 [25094] Page 3 of 18

57 8. Main findings 8.1. Table 1 provides an inventory of the trees which are most likely to be affected by the construction of the bridge. Each tree has been assigned a number which corresponds to the numbered tree plots on the appended Arborlab drawings PVL and PVL The work area is depicted in the photoset in Appendix 1. Royal Auckland Golf Course Stage 1. October 2016 [25094] Page 4 of 18

58 Table 1: Vegetation Inventory Tree # Botanical name Common name Height (m) Aggregate girth at 1.4m (mm) CSR (m) Form Structure Health Age class Protection status Ownership Proposal CRR (m) TPR (m) 1 Pittosporum crassifolium Karo Fair Good Good Semi-mature Protected Private Retain Liquidambar styraciflua American sweetgum Good Good Good Mature Protected Private Remove Myrsine australis Mapou Good Good Good Semi-mature Protected Reserve Remove Corynocarpus laevigatus Karaka Good Fair Good Mature Protected Reserve Remove Syzygium australe Australian brush cherry Good Fair Good Mature Protected Reserve Remove Jacaranda mimosifolia Jacaranda Fair Fair Fair Mature Protected Reserve Remove Chamaecyparis nootkatensis Nootka Cypress Good Good Good Mature Protected Reserve Remove Ulmus glabra 'Lutescens' Golden elm Fair Fair Fair Semi-mature Not Protected Private Retain Agathis australis Kauri Fair Fair Good Semi-mature Not Protected Private Retain Podocarpus totara Totara Good Good Good Mature Protected Private Retain Podocarpus totara Totara Good Good Good Juvenile Not Protected Private Remove * CSR Crown Spread Radius. The greatest distance from the edge of the main stem, to the furthest distal branch tip. * CRR Critical Root Radius Adapted from Coder (1996) The radial distance from the stem of the tree within which the main structural root plate is contained * TPR Tree Protection Radius Derived from Harris et al (2004). The radial distance from the trunk of the tree at which isolation fencing should be placed to adequately protected root zones from damage. Table 2: Weed Inventory Table 3: Bird Species Inventory Botanical name Common name Botanical name Common name Acanthus mollis Bear's breeches Egretta novaehollandiae White-faced heron Allium triquentum Onion weed Passer domesticus House sparrow Convolvulus sp. Bindweed Porphyrio porphyrio melanotus Pukeko Impatiens sodenii Shrub balsam Prosthemadera novaeseelandiae Tui Ligustrum lucidum Tree privet Streptopelia chinensis Spotted dove Pseudosasa japonica Bamboo Solanum marginatum Woolly nightshade Ulex europaeus Gorse Zantedeschia aethiopica Arum lily Royal Auckland Golf Course Stage 1. October 2016 [25094] Page 5 of 18

59 9. Ecological Comments 9.1. The construction of the proposed bridge requires the removal of 162m2 of native vegetation within the Royal Auckland Golf Course. This vegetation consists predominantly of tōtara (Podocarpus totara) saplings (approximately 85% of vegetation). The remainder of the vegetation consists of toothed lancewood (Pseudopanax ferox), lemonwood (Pittosporum eugenoides), karamu (Coprosma robusta), Mapou (Myrsine australis), and pōhutukawa (Metrosideros excelsa). The vegetation is young, with canopy height varying from 2-4m An area of 567m 2 of mangrove vegetation is required to be removed for the construction of the bridge. This area is classified as SEA-M under the PAUP. 250m 2 of this area is to be revegetated following construction, resulting in a net vegetation loss of 317m Bird activity was observed on site in low numbers. Table 3 details the species of birds observed on site Herpetofauna investigations were undertaken, focusing on assessing whether habitats were likely to support native lizards on site. Skink habitats include natural and artificial refuges, such as logs, long grass, wood, and debris. Gecko habitat includes regenerating native vegetation, primarily kanuka and manuka scrubland Targeted hand searches for terrestrial skinks were also undertaken. The hand search identified no herpetofauna on site A number of pest plant species were identified on site (Table 2). These were most commonly found along the informal reserve at the edge of the mangrove area, with bindweed most prevalent Fauna pest species were not identified on site. Given the area size of the plot and the proximity to neighbouring properties, pest control measures should not be implemented. The likelihood of reinvasion from adjacent properties and the killing of non-target species is high within the site and the ability to control transient species within the large bushed network would be minor. 10. Arboricultural Comments Seven individually protected trees are to be removed for the construction of the bridge. Of these, four are located within the road reserve and one within the informal reserve Any soil material which is required to be removed from within 3 times the drip line radius of a New Zealand kauri or elm shall either remain on site, or otherwise be transported to a landfill site (not transfer station) and buried within the ground as a controlled bury. Where the material is to be loaded onto the back of an open top vehicle, the material shall be covered with a tarpaulin (or similar) to prevent the soil from leaving the vehicle whilst it is in motion, and the tarpaulin should be buried with the soil material at the same time. After the material has been emptied from the truck, the areas of the truck which were previously exposed to the soil material shall be washed with Trigene (or other applications approved by the council) Prior to works commencing, a suitable wash station shall be installed on site and shall remain in place for the duration of works. The wash station shall contain suitable quantities of Trigene (or other suitable agent to be approved by Council in advance). Royal Auckland Golf Course Stage 1. October 2016 [25094] Page 6 of 18

60 10.4. Planting in the area adjacent to the bridge will be included in a wider planting programme designed to mitigate any vegetation lost associated with developing the new clubhouse and reconfiguring the design of the golf courses The primary focus of the planting programme will be on enhancing and establishing buffer zones consisting of predominantly native species to screen the golf course from adjacent private property and improve the quality of riparian margins. 11. Ecological recommendations Tree felling should take place outside of the bird nesting period (November February), and if this is not possible prior to any tree felling a bird nesting survey should be completed that demonstrates that the vegetation is clear Once trees are felled they should be left overnight to allow for any herpetofauna to vacate the tree. If appropriate, felled logs may be retained on site to promote habitat availability. A qualified herpetofauna specialist should be onsite during tree felling, and should any herpetofauna be identified, a suitable Lizard Management plan should be developed The pest species (weeds) identified on site should be brought under control through a combination of manual removal and careful treatment with suitable herbicides. The control of the pest species shall be undertaken in accordance with the Auckland Regional Council Pest Management Strategy (ARPMS). Plant pests should be controlled for no less than three years or until such time as the native understory has developed. It is recommended that a pest management plan is developed for management of the site Maintenance should take place for a minimum period of 3 years as per Table 3. Table 4: Proposed enhancement planting maintenance. Winter Spring Summer Autumn First season Undertake vegetation removal and cultural controls plus an initial Chemical control. Second or initial spray in early Spring. Followed by seedling transplanting and seed scattering, provided this timing is appropriate for the project. Follow up chemical & cultural control. Evaluate success and spray if required considering the persistence of any chemical. Following two seasons Undertake further seed scattering as required in early winter provided good weed control has been achieved. Monitor ingress of weeds and control as required. Monitor ingress of weeds and control as required. Evaluate success and control if required. Royal Auckland Golf Course Stage 1. October 2016 [25094] Page 7 of 18

61 12. Arboricultural recommendations The removal of any vegetation shall be undertaken by suitably trained and experienced individuals and in a manner which avoids any unnecessary damage or disturbance to any retained vegetation and their root zones (for example sectional felling in conjunction with modern rigging techniques where required) Any soil material which is required to be excavated from within the root zone of any elm or kauri tree, shall either remain on site or otherwise be transported to a landfill site (not transfer station) and buried within the ground as a controlled bury. Where the material is to be loaded onto the back of an open top vehicle, the material shall be covered with a tarpaulin (or similar) to prevent the soil from leaving the vehicle whilst it is in motion, and the tarpaulin should be buried with the soil material at the same time All elm material (including soil and roots) should remain within the control area. The control area covers the former legacy Councils of Auckland City (Isthmus and Central), Waitakere, North Shore and Manukau) Prior to undertaking any work around any elm or kauri, all equipment including but not limited to, excavator buckets and tracks, shovels, picks, wheel barrows, any other ground penetrating tools or equipment, and footwear shall be disinfected with Trigene or similar detergent. This will need to include drilling apparatus where it is proposed to be employed The following general tree protection methodology should be adhered to at all times. 13. Conclusions Compliance to the various methods outlined in the report will help ensure that the construction of the bridge does not adversely affect the adjacent retained vegetation and existing ecosystems. The post construction measures highlighted, which focus on planting and weed control will help to mitigate the loss of any vegetation associated with the project and enhance the quality, diversity and extent of the existing vegetation. 14. Tree protection summary Site pre-commencement meeting held and documented. Works arborist to direct the erection of the protective fencing as required prior to commencement of works. Biosecurity measures required Ground protection measures to be emplaced before tracking or manoeuvring vehicles/machinery over root zones Adherence to control methods as specified in the conditions of consent. Works arborist on site to supervise any works in the vicinity of the root zone of any of the trees. Arboricultural end of project report compiled and submitted if required or requested. The following reporting shall be adhered to at all times. Royal Auckland Golf Course Stage 1. October 2016 [25094] Page 8 of 18

62 15. Reporting Item Pre-commencement meeting Tree removal Tree protection in place Excavations adjacent to trees Confirmation of root pruning Monthly inspection Final inspection Reporting Pre-commencement minutes Memo (if required) Final report upon completion 16. Tree protection methodology A suitably qualified and experienced council approved arborist (works arborist) shall be engaged by the consent holder at the start of the project to supervise all works in the vicinity of the trees. The appointed works arborist must be experienced in tree protection systems and construction methodologies, and will need to be able to coordinate site works ensuring that the tree protection methodology is correctly implemented Prior to works commencing, the consent holder shall arrange a pre-start meeting with the site foreman, contractor, and the appointed works arborist. An invitation to the meeting shall be given to council s representative with at least five working days notice. At the meeting, the foreman shall agree with the works arborist: The methodology and timing of the works The vegetation to be cleared. Site access and areas for manoeuvring vehicles and machinery Areas for storing and/or stockpiling materials, spoil and equipment The care needed when working around trees Biosecurity requirements The conditions of the resource consent At the completion of works, the works arborist at his or her discretion shall sign off the work of the contractor, and if requested, provide a brief account of the project to the council arborist (if necessary with photos). The account of works shall include, but not be limited to: The effects of the works to the subject trees Any remedial work which may be necessary It shall be the consent holder s responsibility to ensure that all persons engaged or otherwise to work on the site are made aware of the conditions of consent, and that those conditions are adhered to at all times No work shall take place within the root zone and/or drip line of the trees without prior approval from the works arborist. Any amendments to the tree protection methodology shall require prior written approval from the works arborist, written confirmation of which shall be forwarded to council Prior to works commencing, protective isolation fencing should be erected around the perimeter of each retained tree s tree protection zone; not the drip line. Where large areas of vegetation are being retained and protected, the fencing should be as far away from the vegetation as Royal Auckland Golf Course Stage 1. October 2016 [25094] Page 9 of 18

63 possible and the silt fence incorporated into the base of the isolation fence. For the duration of time the protective fence is in place, the area enclosed by the fence shall be regarded as sacrosanct, and no material is to be stored, emptied or disposed of within the area enclosed by the protective fence. No person, vehicle or machinery may enter the area enclosed by the protective fence unless otherwise authorised to do so by the works arborist If for any reason it becomes necessary to move the protective fencing, then for the duration of time that the protective fence is not in place, the area which was previously enclosed by the fence shall be regarded in the same manner as if the protective fence were still in place No material is to be stored, emptied or disposed of in or around the root zone of any of the trees unless otherwise authorised to do so by the works arborist. Any material which is to be stored or temporarily placed in or around the root zone of any of the trees shall be stored carefully on an existing or temporary hard surface such as asphalt or plywood sheets respectively If during the course of the works, machinery or vehicle access/manoeuvring is required in or around the root zone of any of the trees, then depending on the nature of the loading of the machinery or vehicle, it may be necessary to cover those areas with a protective overlay sufficient to protect the ground from being muddied, compacted, churned up or otherwise disturbed (for example Track Mats, or a layer of mulch or sand/sap7 overlaid if necessary with a raft of wire planks, plywood or similar) If machinery/vehicles are to be operated or stored within the root zone area on an existing or temporary load bearing surface, then the machinery/vehicle shall not cause any detrimental effect to the tree(s) through compaction, physical damage, spillage of lubricants and fuels or discharge of waste emissions All excavations which are to take place in or around the root zone of any of the trees shall be done so in conjunction with the works arborist, through a careful combination of machine excavation and hand digging, and to the satisfaction of the works arborist Any roots which are encountered during any part of the process are to be retained where possible. Every effort shall be made to retain all roots 35mm in diameter or greater. The severance of any root less than 35mm shall be done so at the discretion of the works arborist. Where roots are to be severed, they shall be cut cleanly by the works arborist with a sharp hand saw or loppers, and the area around the root shall be backfilled with the original material When a root greater than 35mm in diameter is impeding the construction and all other alternatives to work around the root have been exhausted, the supervising works arborist shall contact Council s heritage arborist or consenting arborist to seek guidance prior to removing such a root Where roots to be retained are encountered and there is need for these roots to remain exposed in order that works are not impeded, then those roots shall be covered with a suitable protective material (such as moist Hessian, or a wool mulch) in order to protect them from desiccation and/or mechanical damage, until such a time as the area around the root can be back filled with the original material. The wrapping or covering of any roots shall be undertaken by the works arborist The cutting, breaking and lifting of any concrete and/or asphalt around the root zone of any of the trees shall be done so in conjunction with the works arborist through a careful combination of machine and hand operated equipment. Ideally, the concrete/asphalt will first be cracked or Royal Auckland Golf Course Stage 1. October 2016 [25094] Page 10 of 18

64 broken with a steel bar or sledge hammer, and the sections of concrete carefully lifted out by hand. At the discretion of the works arborist, the cutting, cracking, lifting and removal of concrete/asphalt may proceed with machinery, such as a concrete cutter, and/or small excavator. All excavators and machinery shall sit on the existing concrete/asphalt surface and work slowly backwards away from the trees If during the works, there are large areas of root zones exposed, then it may be necessary to protect the exposed root zone with a protective overlay sufficient enough to protect the ground and roots from being disturbed, for example a layer of geotextile fabric laid over a 150mm thick layer of wood mulch Where concrete is to be poured into excavations containing exposed roots, then all exposed roots shall first be covered in a layer of polythene to prevent the concrete from contacting the exposed root If during the works it becomes necessary to pour concrete and/or lay asphalt directly over exposed roots, then all exposed roots shall first be covered with a layer of fine sand not less than 75mm thick and a layer geotextile fabric shall be placed over the roots prior to pouring the concrete/asphalt The proposed locations for any piles which may be installed during any part of this project shall first be exposed by means of hand excavation and checked for the presence of roots. At the discretion of the works arborist, the piles excavations may proceed using an augur or other such instrument. If significant roots (>35mm diameter) are encountered, the exact location of the pile may need to be adjusted. Royal Auckland Golf Course Stage 1. October 2016 [25094] Page 11 of 18

65 Appendix 1: Photoset Photo 1: End of Grange Road. Arrows indicate trees 2, 4 and Photo 1: Vegetation to be removed from Royal Auckland Golf Course. Royal Auckland Golf Course Stage 1. October 2016 [25094] Page 12 of 18

66 Photo 2: Location of proposed bridge (orange) and construction area (purple), from end of Grange Road. Royal Auckland Golf Course Stage 1. October 2016 [25094] Page 13 of 18

67 Appendix 2: Arborlab drawings PVL [A] and PVL [A] Royal Auckland Golf Course Stage 1. October 2016 [25094] Page 14 of 18

68 N N Royal Auckland Golf Course Stage 1 TREE LOCATION PLAN PVL PVL LGS PVL /10/16 13/10/16 18/10/16 A

69 N N Royal Auckland Golf Course Stage 1 VEGETATION REMOVAL PVL PVL LGS PVL /10/16 13/10/16 18/10/16 A

70 Appendix 3: Beca drawing CE-100 [A] Royal Auckland Golf Course Stage 1. October 2016 [25094] Page 17 of 18

71 Drawing Plotted: 11 Oct :30 p.m. EXTENT OF EARTHWORKS TREE TO BE REMOVED TREE TO BE REMOVED PROPOSED CLUB HOUSE SITE SW SW SW W PROPOSED ACCESS ROAD W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W G RA NG W PROPOSED BRIDGE W W W W W E ROAD W W W W W W W W A FOR INFORMATION No. By Revision Original Scale (A1) Reduced Scale (A3) Chk Appd Date Approved For Construction* Design Drawn Dsg Verifier Dwg Check Date * Refer to Revision 1 for Original Signature Drawing Originator: Client: Project: ROYAL AUCKLAND GOLF CLUB Title: ACCESS ROAD SITE PLAN SS FOR INFORMATION SS NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION SS PRELIMINARY SS NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION DO NOT SCALE Discipline CIVIL Drawing No. Rev CE-100 A IF IN DOUBT ASK.

72 Appendix D Traffic Impact Assessment Report Beca (1 st November 2016)

73 Report Project Legacy - Traffic Impact Assessment Prepared for Royal Auckland Golf Club (Client) By Beca Limited (Beca) 1 November 2016 Beca 2016 (unless Beca has expressly agreed otherwise with the Client in writing). This report has been prepared by Beca on the specific instructions of our Client. It is solely for our Client s use for the purpose for which it is intended in accordance with the agreed scope of work. Any use or reliance by any person contrary to the above, to which Beca has not given its prior written consent, is at that person's own risk.

74 Project Legacy - Traffic Impact Assessment Revision History Revision Nº Prepared By Description Date 2.0 Gautham Praburam Final 1/11/2016 Document Acceptance Action Name Signed Date Prepared by Gautham Praburam 1/11/2016 Reviewed by Alex Jeffcoat 1/11/2016 Approved by Joe Phillips 1/11/2016 on behalf of Beca Limited Beca // 1 November // NZ

75 Project Legacy - Traffic Impact Assessment Table of Contents 1 Introduction Background Report Structure Existing and Future Transport Environment Site Location Key Traffic Generators Transport Network Public Transport, Cycle and Pedestrian network Crash Record Future Land Use Development Proposals Bridge Construction New Golf Club Assessment of Effects Construction Effects Operational Effects Summary and Conclusions Summary Conclusion Appendices Appendix A - SIDRA Intersection Assessment Appendix B - Traffic Count Summary Appendix C - Queue Count Summary Beca // 1 November 2016 // Page ii // NZ

76 Project Legacy - Traffic Impact Assessment 1 Introduction 1.1 Background Beca Ltd (Beca) has been commissioned by the Royal Auckland Golf Club (RAGC) to prepare a traffic assessment to accompany the resource consent application for a new bridge that is proposed to be constructed from the western end of Grange Road South to the RAGC across the Tamaki River. The approximate site location of the RAGC and the adjacent Grange Golf Club is shown in Figure 1 and is approximately 20km south-east of the Auckland CBD. This traffic assessment report addresses: The transport effects of constructing the proposed new bridge off Grange Road South, and The potential transport effects of the future operation of the bridge and adjacent transport network with the amalgamation of the RAGC and Grange Golf Clubs. This assessment focuses primarily on the impacts of bridge construction, with a high level indication of potential golf course operation. The more detailed assessment for the redevelopment and amalgamation of the golf clubs will be assessed in a separate resource consent application. Site Location (approximate) Figure 1: Site Location Beca // 1 November 2016 // Page // NZ

77 Project Legacy - Traffic Impact Assessment The RAGC and The Grange Golf Club plan to amalgamate into a single club for the purpose of developing and establishing a premier golfing facility in the Auckland region comparable with the best in Australasia. As a result of the merger, the two existing golf courses located next to each other (18 holes each) will merge into a single golf course consisting of 27 holes. A bridge is planned to be constructed across the Tamaki River at the western end of Grange Road South to the RAGC. This bridge would serve as the main route to access the new golf course and clubhouse as indicatively shown in Figure 2. The new clubhouse and associated facilities are expected to be the only land use serviced by the new bridge, and no further development would be facilitated by its construction. 1.2 Report Structure The report consists of the following sections: Figure 2: Indicative Location of New Bridge Section 2 Existing and Future Transport Environment: Description of the site location, current road network, public transport (PT) network, cycle and pedestrian network and potential adjacent future land use Section 3 Development Proposals: A summary of the bridge construction process, as currently anticipated, and the new golf club operation Section 4 Assessment of Effects: Assessment of the construction and operational effects of the new bridge Section 5 Summary and Conclusions: Summarises the findings and conclusions of the report. Beca // 1 November 2016 // Page // NZ

78 Project Legacy - Traffic Impact Assessment 2 Existing and Future Transport Environment 2.1 Site Location Grange Road South is a residential cul-de-sac with low traffic volumes, a speed limit of 50km/h and street lighting. Vehicles cars are able to park on the northern side of the road next to the kerb. The general road layout is presented in Figure 3. Figure 3: Grange Road South (View East) The presence of an edge line and stone posts on the southern side clearly discourage the road users from parking on that side. Additionally, there are No Parking signs on the fence of the Grange Golf Course (shown in Figure 4) which prohibit drivers from parking on the grass verge, reinforced by the provision of wooden posts to prevent access. During the site visit, it was observed that demand for on street parking was very low along the majority of Grange Road South. Grange Road South is approximately 570m in length and would be expected to accommodate around 55 cars, if the northern side was fully occupied. Figure 4: No Parking sign on fence and wooden posts preventing parking Beca // 1 November 2016 // Page // NZ

79 Project Legacy - Traffic Impact Assessment 2.2 Key Traffic Generators The Grange Golf Club is located to the east of the proposed bridge site, approximately 75m west of the Grange Road South / Great South Road intersection and covers an area of 46 hectares. The RAGC is located to the west of the proposed bridge, next to the Middlemore Hospital and covers an area of 55 hectares. The site is currently zoned within the Auckland Council District Plan (Operative Manukau Section) as within the Main Residential Zone and the area around the bridge site is mostly residential, albeit Middlemore Hospital and Kings School border the north western side of the RAGC. 2.3 Transport Network Grange Road South Grange Road South has a road width of approximately 8m to 9.3m varying from the western to eastern ends respectively. The turning head at the western end has a diameter of approximately 15m. The intersection with Great South Road at its eastern end is give-way controlled. Vehicles entering Great South Road from Grange Road South have very good visibility and sight distance in both directions along Great South Road Great South Road Great South Road is identified as a Primary Arterial Road in the Auckland Transport Integrated Transport Programme with two specific projects identified to the north and south of the project area: Great South Road Atkinson Avenue to Tamaki Bridge (Approximately 1km north) Great South Road Te Irirangi Drive to Redoubt Road (Approximately 4km south) The projects are identified as Regional Arterial Road Plan (RARP) projects, both with the priority of making better use of networks, one out of five with respect to project cost and an indicative timeframe of Further detail with respect to these projects is unavailable at this time. For the purposes of this assessment, it is expected that the existing local road network will be retained in terms of the assessment period for the consent application. Traffic volumes presented in Table 1 were collected by Auckland Transport in 2013 on Great South Road between Motatau Road and Kautami Road, approximately 150m south of the Grange Road South / Great South Road intersection. Table 1: Traffic Volumes on Great South Road Great South Road AM Peak Mid-Day Peak PM Peak Daily Traffic Vehicles 1,618 1,386 1,508 17, Grange Road South / Great South Road Intersection The Grange Road South / Great South Road intersection is a standard priority T intersection, with left turn slip lanes provided for both the entry and exit from Grange Road South. A hatched median approximately 3m wide is provided along Great South Road, with turning facilities provided for right turning vehicles. Vehicles turning left from Great South Road into Grange Road South are also controlled by a give-way sign to those turning right from Great South Road. The existing intersection layout is shown in Figure 5 below. Beca // 1 November 2016 // Page // NZ

80 Project Legacy - Traffic Impact Assessment Figure 5: Grange Road South / Great South Road Intersection The current vehicle movements for the Grange Road South / Great South Road intersection is shown in Table 2, based on surveys undertaken by Beca in October 2016 (outside the school holiday period). In comparison with the volumes obtained from Auckland Transport, there has been an approximate 15% increase in traffic volumes between 2013 and Table 2: Current Traffic Volumes Weekday Evening Peak Hour Total Approach Cars Trucks Buses Cyclists Great South Road (North) 1, ,196 Through Into Great South Road (South) 1, ,190 Right Into Grange Road S Great South Road (South) Left Into Grange Road S Through Into Great South Road (North) Grange Road S Left Into Great south Road (North) Right Into Great South Road (South) Grand Total 1, ,831 SIDRA Intersection Software modelling of this intersection (in Appendix A) with the current volumes shows that all movements except the right from Grange Road South to Great South Road are expected to have a Level of Service of A (based on average vehicle delay). The right turn from Grange Road South has been shown to perform with a Level of Service of F, with the 95 th percentile queue during the weekday evening (PM) peak hour being approximately three vehicles. Beca // 1 November 2016 // Page // NZ

81 Project Legacy - Traffic Impact Assessment The queue surveys undertaken during the traffic counts showed that during the PM peak hour, across total of 30 two-minute interval observations, no queue right turn queue was observed for the majority of the time. A maximum right turn queue of three vehicles occurred in one interval with queues of two vehicles observed in five intervals. This is considered to corroborate the modelled queue for the existing intersection, noting that as with the observations, it is expected that for the majority of the peak hour the intersection will operate satisfactorily with only occasional queues occurring for the right turn. 2.4 Public Transport, Cycle and Pedestrian network Public Transport A bus lane is provided on the western side of Great South Road which operates from Monday to Friday: 7am 9am with parking permitted within the lane outside of these hours. The nearest bus stop is approximately 40m to the Great South Road / Grange Road South intersection (On Great South Road Bus Stop # 6005). Table 3 summarises the buses currently scheduled at this stop. The Papatoetoe train station and the Middlemore train station are located at a distance of 2.8kms and 5kms respectively from the site. Route Number Route Name Table 3: Bus Routes 33 Papakura, Great South Rd, Manurewa, Manukau, Otahuhu Station 055 Papakura To McAuley High 471 Pahurehure To Britomart 472 Red Hill To Britomart 473 Keri Hill To Britomart 457X Manukau City Centre To Britomart Express Cycle and Pedestrian Facilities The footpaths in the area are generally of sufficient width and wide roads provide a comfortable environment for active transport users. A signalised pedestrian crossing is provided on Great South Road approximately 150m north of Grange Road South, with the flush median allowing other opportunities for pedestrians to cross. Nearby Provisions for cyclists and pedestrians include: Off street Footpath on the northern side of Grange Road South (1.5m wide) Off street Footpath on both sides of Great South Road (1.5m ~ 1.8m wide) Cycle lane on the Eastern Side of Great South Road Cyclists are also permitted to use bus lanes. The area surrounding Grange Road South is not identified by Auckland Transport 2 as a recreational cycle route or walking track and it is therefore expected that the majority of cyclists in the area would be commuter based trips. However, the mode of preference of the golfers is assumed to be private car primarily due to the associated golf clubs and other equipment making public transport or active modes of transport largely unfeasible and inconvenient. 2 Beca // 1 November 2016 // Page // NZ

82 Project Legacy - Traffic Impact Assessment 2.5 Crash Record Crash data obtained from New Zealand Transport Authority Crash Analysis System shows that 11 crashes have occurred close to the intersection in the past ten years, with one resulting in an injury (minor), which occurred on Grange Road South. Other crashes on Great South Road resulted in property damage with no injuries caused to the drivers or passengers. The location of the recorded crashes are presented in Figure 6 below. Other key findings of the crash review include: Driver fatigue and inattentiveness were the causes for two crashes Five crashes were rear end crashes which had occurred because the trailing vehicles followed the preceding vehicles closely The remaining crashes occurred due to over taking or failing to give-way to vehicles which had the right of way None of the crashes were recorded as occurring due to visibility issues, which is consistent with the observation that vehicles entering Great South Road from Grange Road South have good visibility and sight distance in both directions The number of crashes in this review have reduced more recently. Only two of the above mentioned crashes have taken place in the past five years. Figure 6: Crash Diagram 2.6 Future Land Use The Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan classifies both of the existing golf clubs differently, with the Grange Golf Club area identified for Mixed Housing Urban, while the RAGC appears to be split between Terrace Housing / Apartment Buildings and Single Housing, as shown in Figure 7 below. In addition to the amalgamation of the two golf courses, it is possible that a portion of the combined 101 hectare land area may be subdivided and redeveloped as residential property. The resulting developments have been identified as approximately 10 hectares, which could result in approximately 28, new 350m 2 sections. Beca // 1 November 2016 // Page // NZ

83 Project Legacy - Traffic Impact Assessment These would be split over two sites, and accessed separately from the new golf course. While they may be subdivided as part of the combination of the two golf clubs, these developments would be subject to a separate resource consent application and consequently a separate transport assessment. Figure 7: Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan Land Use Beca // 1 November 2016 // Page // NZ