Hāwera to Normanby Corridor Strategy
The South Taranaki District Council has developed a Hāwera to Normanby Corridor Strategy (the Strategy) to share the vision that Council has for the section of State Highway between Hāwera and Normanby (the Corridor). The Corridor is located on Waihi Road (State Highway 3) which acts as the primary connection route between Hāwera and New Plymouth and areas further South of Hāwera such as Whanganui and Palmerston North.
Hāwera is the main population centre in South Taranaki and the purpose of this Strategy is to advocate for safety improvements along the Corridor, enable free flowing transportation and inclusive transportation modes that align with the Council’s strategic aspirations.
Hāwera and Normanby are connected by a 4.5km section of State Highway 3 (SH3). The Corridor is measured from the Glover ROAD/Waihi Road roundabout in Hāwera to the Ketemarae Road/Waihi Road intersection north of Normanby. This section of the State Highway is utilised by several different land use activities and many of these activities rely on the Corridor for access and connectivity. These activities range from the Hāwera aerodrome, the Hāwera racecourse, an evolving South Taranaki Business Park as well as rural, commercial and residential activities. The surrounding properties contribute to the complexity of this area with the introduction of schools, different types of businesses (including heavy vehicle activities) and on-going urban development. These activities show the importance of a well-functioning corridor that is safe, resilient and efficient for all transport users.
The Strategy will be used to inform changes to the Council’s District Plan, Long Term Plan as well as unlocking National and Regional Transport funding.
