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Auckland Transport (AT) has agreed to fully fund a bus shelter for Summerset Falls residents using the new 999 Warkworth loop bus service.
The retirement village in Mansel Drive quickly became a popular stop for the two-year trial service when it started in July, but it didn’t look like Rodney Local Board’s $800,000 transport targeted rate funding would stretch to a bus shelter there, initially at least.
However, AT has agreed to come to the party and pay for the work, with installation due to happen by March.
At the board’s meeting on December 11, Summerset Falls residents’ committee chair Sue Brodziak said everyone was very grateful, and asked members if there was any chance that date could be brought forward, so passengers could get some protection during the height of summer.
Warkworth member Tim Holdgate suggested that using a local contractor might make that easier, as well as saving AT some of its projected $58,000 budget.
“It could be a really good option and could be a win-win in terms of cost and timing,” he said.
Chair Brent Bailey said the board would note residents’ interest and see what they could find out.
“We look forward to hearing who is going to do it and how long it’s going to take,” he said.
