FAQs

Ōmokoroa is one of Western Bay’s fastest growing communities and by 2050, the Ōmokoroa Peninsula will be fully developed and home to an estimated 13,000 residents. This means we will need more housing, and a safer intersection that will be able to support future growth.

In July 2022, Council was allocated $38million for the project from the Infrastructure Acceleration Fund, which is administered by Kāinga Ora on behalf of the Crown. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) will also contribute $5 million to the upgrade, and supply land worth $1.49 million.

Construction of two roundabouts and one being on a State Highway is not as simple as drawing a circle on the road. There are a lot of things to take into consideration, including relocation of services, consents, safety checks and the list goes on.

As the project progresses, we will break down the costs to understand where this money is being spent.

Interim works (estimate: $20-24 million)

• SH2 / Ōmokoroa Roadroundabout including four-lane tapers
• Four-laning into Ōmokoroa
• 10-15-year design life
• Provides safety and access
• Actual expected life depends on Takitimu North Link Stage 2 approval
• Enables housing as per Council's Plan Change 92 and Medium Density Residential Standards

Permanent works (estimate: $16-20 million)

• Roundabout servicing the industrial area, at the future Francis Road intersection
• Four-laning Ōmokoroa Road to Prole Road - full urbanisation
• Meets District Plan requirements
• Underground services including power, fibre and water

Other costs - which are largely linked to the permanent works (estimate: $3-5 million)

• Land and legal
• Contingency
• Stormwater pond

This is an interim solution. The roundabouts are being designed and constructed in a way that addresses the immediate needs of the intersection and makes it easier to build the full interchange as part of Takitimu North Link Stage Two once funding becomes available.

It is currently in safe storage. Its future use as artwork will be organised with Public Art Ōmokoroa who will liaise with Pirirākau hapū, with the expectation of it being moved to its new home by the end of the project.

During the early works, there will be minimal traffic impacts or works on the road. It can be done all offline. In 2024, there may be some traffic management in place around the carpark. We will keep the community updated once we know when, and if this will be needed.

This $43 million infrastructure project has been allocated $38 million of Crown funding from the Infrastructure Acceleration Fund, along with $5 million from NZTA. NZTA will also contribute land worth $1.49m, and Council will contribute additional land worth $1.93m.

The Infrastructure Acceleration Fund is administered by Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities on behalf of the Crown.

It is designed to help local councils fund critical infrastructure – such as transport, water or flood management – to unlock development and enable new homes to be built in areas of high housing need.

This project is separate to the Waihi to Ōmokoroa project. We will be working closely alongside NZTA throughout the project however as the roundabout will be at the intersection of State Highway 2.

As part of the intersection project, a 420-metre section of Ōmokoroa Road (from the SH2 roundabout to Prole Road) is being upgraded to meet urban standards. Here’s what’s happening: 

• Power lines: Overhead power lines will be moved underground for better safety and reliability.
• Internet and phone services: Fibre and telecom networks will be upgraded to support future needs.
• Stormwater: Improving stormwater management in the area.
• Road construction: Widening the existing two-lanes to four-lanes, upgrade road layers for longevity, new kerbs and channels, and a roundabout at Industrial and Francis Roads for safer access.
• Pathways: A shared path for pedestrians and cyclists will be built from Ōmokoroa Road to Industrial Road.
• Safety Features: New centre islands, streetlights, road signs, and markings will be added for improved safety and visibility.

Work starts in April 2025 and continues through to May 2026.

Temporary traffic management will be in place for the duration of the works.  Access will remain for residents and businesses and traffic flow in both directions will be maintained, with a reduced speed limit of 30 km/h to ensure the safety of the community and our team.