current projects
project 06
Clarks Beach Coastal Walkway
project 16
Clarks Beach to Waiau Pa School Path
Investigations and initial pathway options have been scoped for this project. Additional work is now required to explore an extended scope requested by the community, which will involve further investigation and assessment.
A 2.8km path is being developed to improve local connectivity between Clarks Beach and Waiau Pa. This project is a high priority for both the Franklin Local Board and the local community, who have shown strong support and enthusiasm. Consultants will be appointed in July to develop a scheme plan for the path and survey the alignment. Updated cost estimates and next steps will be presented to the Franklin Local Board later in the year. An engagement letter will be sent to residents living along the alignment in July to inform them of the proposed project. The aim is to keep momentum going and respond to the strong community backing for early progress on this important project.
Clarks Beach / Waiau Pa.
Situated on the southern coast of the Manukau Harbour, and bordering the Waiuku and Taihiki waterways, Clarks Beach has been identified as a high population growth area with a new subdivision adding between 650-750 houses within the next few years.
The 2021 Franklin Local Board Clarks Beach, Waiau Beach - Waiau Pa Paths Plan sets out the paths and trails priorities for our communities. While developers will be building trails as part of new developments, a number of our communities' priorities are outside new subdivisions and require significant investment to take them through the design and planning phase and to bring them into reality.
Clarks Beach Road to Waiua Pa Village and School
Priority 1 in the Franklin Local Board Clarks Beach, Waiau Beach-Waiau Pa Paths Plan.
Support the trails, and get our kids independently travelling safely to school. A 5km pedestrian and cycling connection, seperated from dangerous high-speed country roads, between Clarks Beach and Waiau Pa village. This trail will support movement between our two villages, enabling our residents to walk and cycle between home, the shops, school, community facilities and for recreation.
Clarks Beach to Waiau Beach Coastal Walk - Eastern Section
A recreational connection between Clarks Beach and Waiau Beach has been requested for many years, from residents at both ends of the trail. This 680m 'Eastern Section' will achieve the first stage of the connection, running from Stevenson Rd, bordering the eastern edge of the Golf Club, and down to the Waiau Beach foreshore.
