Project Twin Streams Walk/Cycle Ways

Introduction	PTS walk and cycle ways win Golden Foot Award
Location and fun map	Lower Opanuku Walk and Cycleway - 2.9km
Events	Oratia Walk and Cycleway - 1.6km
Project Twin Streams Homepage	Millbrook Road Walk and Cycleway - 1.4km
Walk/Cycleways launch festival	Lower Waikumete Walk and Cycleway - 600m
Gallery of images	Upper Opanuku Walk and Cycleway - 1.9km (Due for completion early 2010)
PTS walk and cycle ways scoop another top award	Upper Waikumete Walk and Cycleway - 750m (Due for completion early 2010)

Introduction

Opanuku Walk/cycleway

Opanuku Walk/cycleway

Henderson Park

Henderson Park

Work is almost complete on the 8.6km network of walk and cycle paths which run alongside the Oratia, Opanuku and Waikumete Streams.

The following sections, totalling 6.7km are now complete and open to the public: Oratia Stream - 1.6km Lower Opanuku - 2.6km Lower Waikumete - 540m Millbrook Road (Oratia Stream) - 1.4km Upper Waikumete - 600m.
The final 1.85km section along the Upper Opanuku commenced construction in June and is due to be completed by April 2010.

The three metre wide paths provide ample space for walkers, runners and cyclists and can also be used by:

mobility scooter users
wheelchair users
parents with push-chairs
children learning to ride their bikes
skateboarders

Motorcycles, scooters and other motorised vehicles are not permitted.

With tiled artwork, community art installations, information panels and examples of sustainable products such as permeable paving and solar lighting, the paths enable residents and visitors to see and enjoy the streams.

The paths provide links to local streets, public transport, schools and community facilities, town centres, parks, and off-road connections to the north-western cycleway.

Download a fun map of the network.

Project Twin Streams walk and cycleways scoop another top award

Project Twin Streams' 9.3km network of walk and cycle ways has scooped the Avanti Award for the Best Cycle Facility at the recent (November 2009) CAN (Cycling Advocate Network) Annual Awards.

The award recognises the practical contribution the walk and cycleway network has made to encourage walking and cycling within Waitakere.

A recent survey showed a 49% increase in the number of Waitakere cyclists from 2007 to 2009; 32% of this increase coinciding with the completion of the majority of Project Twin Streams pathways.

Project Twin Streams walk and cycle ways win Golden Foot Award

Project Twin streams walk and cycle ways wins Golden Foot Award

PTS walk and cycle ways win the Golden Foot Award

The Project Twin Streams walk and cycleway network scooped a Golden Foot Award in July 2009 - acknowledging what the city's pedestrians already knew - our walkways are the best.

The network was judged to be the country's Best Practice Walking Facility at the inaugural Best Practice Walking Awards - run by the New Zealand Transport Agency and Living Streets Aotearoa.

Waitakere City Councillor Linda Cooper says the Golden Foot Award is recognition of the partnership between the council and community that has allowed the Project Twin Streams walk and cycle ways to flourish.

"This project of walk and cycle ways shows how locally-led urban planning can meet local needs while also contributing toward national ideals such as encouraging sustainable transport and fighting the obesity epidemic," Councillor Cooper says.

"I hope this latest accolade will highlight the project's success and help Project Twin Streams secure continued funding after the new Auckland Council is formed next year".

Users out and about on the Project Twin Streams walk and cycle ways

Users out and about on the walk and cycle ways

Location

The paths run alongside the Oratia, Opanuku and Waikumete Streams. All the paths are well away from the road, except for one (off-road) section that runs alongside Millbrook Road.

Walk/Cycleways fun map (Size 2M)
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See the fun map at right for pathway locations, connections to main roads and things you can see on the way.

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Discover Project Twin Streams Walk and Cycleways poster (Size 3664K)

A description of each section is given below.

A range of walking and cycling times are given based on:

Walk: Family - 4km / hour; Commuter - 5.5km / hour
Cycle: Family - 15km / hour; Commuter - 20km / hour

Lower Opanuku Walk and Cycleway - 2.9km

This section connects Henderson Town Centre from the intersection of Great North Road and Henderson Valley Road southwest to Border Road. The section also connects Great North Road with West Wave Aquatic Centre and on to Henderson Creek, passing under Sel Peacock Drive.

Time	Walk: 30 - 45 mins Cycle: 9 - 15 mins
Gradient	Mostly flat, some undulation. Wheelchair accessible. Steep gradients - Garelja Road and Vintage Drive access.
Facilities	Toilets in Henderson Park, playground, sports ground, picnic table
Cycle Network Connections	Great North Road to Henderson Creek Walkway/Cycleway (via West Wave Aquatic Centre), and on to the North-Western Cycleway (runs next to SH16 from Massey to Auckland City)
Footpath Connections	Lincoln Road via Mt Lebanon Lane Western Heights to Henderson - Sturges Road via Vintage Drive Henderson Valley Road via Smythe Road, Keeling Road, Garelja Road
Public Transport Connections	Henderson Bus/Rail Interchange on Railside Ave via Smythe Road and Waitakere Central overbridge Henderson Hopper via Henderson Valley Road, Border Road, Sturges Road and Great North Road
Parksstrong>	Opanuku Reserve Henderson Park Shona Reserve Plumer Domain Cranwell Park Tui Glen Reserve
Community Facilities Connections (nearby)	Schools - Henderson High School, Henderson South Primary School, Western Heights Primary School Waitakere Central (Waitakere City Council), Corban Estate Arts Centre (CEAC), West Wave Aquatic Centre, Waitakere Central Library, Unitec, Citizens Advice Bureau, Shopping Centre
Points of interest	Corban Estate Arts Centre Opanuku Bridge
Project Twin Streams Features	Concrete Eel - rest awhile on one of three seats on an 11 metre-long concrete eel sculpture, carrying the message, "Healthy eels need healthy streams". This art project incorporates recycled materials and tiles designed and made by community groups. More info in Creative Log 2007. Pa Harakeke (Flax Garden) - This area is planted with a wide variety of flax plants used for different types of weaving. It has been created for weavers to harvest and for educational purposes. Permeable Paving - keep an eye out for different surfaces that are being trialled for performance as a sustainable technology. Tile Artworks - illustrate native flora and fauna. Tiled posts - posts decorated by Henderson High School students. More info in Creative Log 2007.

Oratia Walk and Cycleway - 1.6km

This section connects Parrs Cross Road and Millbrook Road

Time	Walk: 15 - 25 mins Cycle: 5 - 6 mins
Gradient	Mostly flat, some undulation. Wheelchair accessible.
Cycle Network Connections	Millbrook Road and Vitasovich Avenue to Edsel Street and Alderman Drive to Henderson Creek Walkway/Cycleway (via West Wave Aquatic Centre), and on to the North-Western Cycleway (runs next to SH16 from Massey to Auckland City)
Footpath Connections	Parrs Cross Road between Seymour Road and Legacy Drive Bruce McLaren Road via Newham Place or Aetna Place Serwayne Place Sunnyvale Train Station Seymour Road
Public Transport Connections	Sunnyvale Train Station from Millbrook Road or Seymour Road Bus - Henderson to New Lynn via Glen Eden
Parks	Serwayne Walk Oratia Stream Reserve Parrs Park Dalmatia Green
Community Facilities Connections (nearby)	Schools - Sunnyvale Primary School, Waitakere S.D.A. School, Bruce McLaren Intermediate School, Te Kura Kaupapapa Maori Hoani Waititi Hoani Waititi Memorial Marae, Waterhole Swimming Waikumete Cemetery via Sunnyside Road
Points of interest	Artisan Wines, The Packing Shed Café and the Oratia Farmers Market
Project Twin Streams Features	Community Edible Garden - near Millbrook Road, check out the great veges and hard work of locals - a great place for a picnic. Tile Artworks - at the Community Edible Garden a series of tiles reference the flooding of houses that had been on the site. Tiles closer to Parrs Cross Road illustrate native flora and fauna.

Millbrook Road Walk and Cycleway - 1.4km

Millbrook Road opposite Sunnyvale Primary School Exit and Vitasovich Avenue to the pedestrian bridge opposite Waitakere Plaza Shopping Centre across Oratia Stream to Pioneer Street.

Time	Walk: 15 - 21 mins Cycle: 4 - 6 mins
Gradient	Flat, wheelchair accessible except Cranwell St bridge access.
Facilities	Playground at Hart Domain
Cycle Network Connections	Millbrook Road and Vitasovich Avenue to Edsel Street and Alderman Drive to Henderson Creek Walkway/Cycleway (via West Wave Aquatic Centre), and on to the North-Western Cycleway (runs next to SH16 from Massey to Auckland City)
Footpath Connections	Sunnyside Road View Road Cranwell Street via footbridge Pioneer Street via footbridge Edsel Street
Public Transport Connections	Bus - Henderson to New Lynn via Glen Eden
Parks	Oratia Stream Reserve Serwayne Walk Hart Domain
Community Facilities Connections (nearby)	Schools - Sunnyvale Primary School, Henderson Primary School, Holy Cross School
Points of interest	Hart Domain Bullocks - an intriguing sculpture created from discarded shopping trolleys & other recycled materials.
Project Twin Streams Features

Lower Waikumete Walk and Cycleway - 600m

Connects Seymour Road, opposite Rangeview Road, to the Oratia Walk and Cycleway near Millbrook Road

Time	Walk: 7 - 9 mins Cycle: 2 mins
Gradient	Flat, wheelchair accessible.
Cycle Network Connections	Millbrook Road and Vitasovich Avenue to Edsel Street and Alderman Drive to Henderson Creek Walkway/Cycleway (via West Wave Aquatic Centre), and on to the North-Western Cycleway (runs next to SH16 from Massey to Auckland City)
Footpath Connections	Seymour Road Serwayne Place Millbrook Road Rangeview Road
Public Transport Connections	Sunnyvale Train Station Bus - Henderson to New Lynn via Glen Eden
Parks	Oratia Stream Reserve Serwayne Walk
Community Facilities Connections (nearby)	Schools - Sunnyvale Primary School Playground Dalmatia Green
Project Twin Streams Features	Stormwater collection pond

Upper Opanuku Walk and Cycleway - 1.9km (Due for completion early 2010)

Connects South Kensington Way (off Sturges Road in Palm Heights) via Henderson Valley Road to Border Road and connects to Lower Opanuku Walk and Cycleway.

Time	Walk: 20 - 30 mins Cycle: 6 - 8 mins
Gradient	To confirm on completion, will be wheelchair accessible except steep access at South Kensington Way.
Facilities	Playground at Henderson Valley Park
Cycle Network Connections	Lower Opanuku Walk/cycleway connects with Great North Road to Henderson Creek Walkway/Cycleway (via West Wave Aquatic Centre), and on to the North-Western Cycleway (runs next to SH16 from Massey to Auckland City)
Footpath Connections	South Kensington Way, Henderson Valley Road, Misty Valley Drive
Public Transport Connections	To confirm on completion
Parks	Henderson Valley Park Henderson Valley Green
Community Facilities Connections (nearby)	To confirm on completion
Points of interest	To confirm on completion
Project Twin Streams Features	To confirm on completion

Upper Waikumete Walk and Cycleway - 750m (Due for completion early 2010)

Connects Glendale Road via Ceramco Park to Glen Eden town centre at West Coast Road.

Time	Walk: 8 - 11 mins Cycle: 2 - 3 mins
Gradient	To confirm on completion
Facilities	To confirm on completion
Cycle Network Connections	To confirm on completion
Footpath Connections	Kaurilands Road, Withers Road, Glengarry Road Glendale Road Captain Scott Road via Routley Drive and Savoy Road and Inver Street Oates Road West Coast Road
Public Transport Connections	Glen Eden Railway Station Bus - Henderson to New Lynn via Glen Eden
Parks	Ceramco Park Kaurilands Domain Duck Park Harold Moody Recreational Ground
Community Facilities Connections (nearby)	Schools - Glen Eden Intermediate School Glen Eden Library and shopping centre Ceramco Park Function Centre Playhouse Theatre Glen Eden Recreation and Community Centre
Points of interest	To confirm on completion
Project Twin Streams Features	To confirm on completion

Events

Eco-City Challenge (rogaine)

Great North Road entrance to Lower Opanuku Entrance.

Great North Road entrance to Lower Opanuku Walk/ Cycleway.

Walk/cycleway in use during West Bike Fest.

Walk/cycleway in use during West Bike Fest.

The inaugural Eco-City Challenge in April 2008 utilised parts of the pathways and again travelled over components of the pathways in 2009. The Eco-City Challenge is a four hour urban navigation challenge (Rogaine) taking in the extensive track network joining the parks and other green spaces of Waitakere City. Teams of two to five people navigate their way, using the provided map, to as many checkpoints as they can either walking, running, by bus or train.

This is an event for social teams, families, school teams - anyone who wants a navigational challenge around the parks of Waitakere City.

West Bike Fest, 21 February 2009

An activity-based event at Corban Estate including a fun ride along the Opanuku Walk and Cycleway as part of the annual Bike Wise promotion programme.

Project Twin Streams planting events

The Project Twin Streams contract organisations run planting days and other events stream-side over the year. See the Events Calendar for details, or contact your local coordinator.