Boulevard makeover

The Hibiscus and Bays Local Board has requested a cost estimate from Auckland Transport for completion of part of Stage 3 of the Orewa Boulevard project, which the local board may be able to pay for using its transport capital fund.

The estimate will be for the small section of Hibiscus Coast Highway from Empire Road to Riverside Road only, based on the concept design completed in 2008.

The original idea was to create a pedestrian-friendly roadway.

Costings will also be given for the implementation of slow zones through Silverdale town centre with installation of electronic signs and road markings at each end of the town centre.