Update - December 2024
The business case was approved by Commissioners in December 2023 and was considered by the New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) Board in June 2024.
The NZTA board did not approve the business case for funding in its current form on the basis that it didn’t align with the new Government Policy Statement (GPS) on land transport, which was finalised in June 2024 and came into effect on 1 July 2024.
GPS 2024 is built around four strategic priorities – Economic Growth and Productivity, Increased Maintenance and Resilience, Safety, and Value for Money.
Work on a revised business case which aligns with the new GPS is currently under way. Council will consider next steps for the project in early 2025.
Why are we upgrading the road?
Over the next 30 years, 15,000 more people will be living on the Te Papa peninsula. That means we need to start work now to develop the area into a place where more people can live, learn, work and play.
The upgrade is intended to cater for increasing population growth on the Te Papa peninsula while also acknowledging the cultural connection to Te Ranga in Pyes Pā.
We will also be continuing to upgrade our vital waters infrastructure along the corridor, building on the upgrades carried out as part of the Stage 1 project.
The project will also open up the opportunity for extensive development in the western area of the city, linking people from the west to the city centre and beyond, contributing to Tauranga’s economic growth and prosperity.
Explore our virtual room to find out more about our plans for Cameron Road Stage 2.
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Preferred option and early design
In October-November 2023 we sought community feedback on a proposed early design for improvements to Cameron Road from 17th Avenue, through Gate Pā and Greerton Village, to Cheyne Road, Pyes Pā. You can read the one-page summary of community feedback and/or read the full engagement report below.
One page summary (80kb pdf)
Engagement report (3.2mb pdf)
The revised business case may require us to revisit the early design to align with GPS 2024 (see above). We will continue to engage with the community about any proposed changes.
What area are we looking at?
For Stage 2, we are looking at the area that includes Cameron Road from 17th Avenue to Cheyne Road, Pyes Pā, while also acknowledging the cultural connection to Te Ranga.
With the area’s unique features in mind, we are looking at improvements in five key areas along Cameron Road.
- Tauranga South
- Pukehinahina/Gate Pā
- Gate Pā South
- Greerton
- Maarawaewae/Pyes Pā