Park ‘n’ ride growing

As local commuters head back to work, increased capacity at the Silverdale park and ride is on the horizon.

Work on the next stage of the popular and overstretched facility is due to commence this month, according to Auckland Transport.

Currently there are parks for just over 200 vehicles, and this work will eventually increase that to 484 spaces.

It will also involve building a bus turnaround area, stormwater pond and associated infrastructure such as lighting.

CCTV will be installed.

Construction of the actual busway station (similar to the one at the Albany park and ride) has been delayed as Auckland Transport seeks resource consent from Auckland Council.

Work on the busway station is scheduled to start in November. It will include ticket and AT Hop top up machines, toilets, secure cycle parking and undercover waiting areas.

Both these stages are not expected to be complete until May, 2018.