The principle elements for the concept design include:
- Utilise existing SH1 interchanges (Drury & Ramarama) for new northsouth arterial connections.
- Build on existing linear landscape elements (SH1, stream corridors, roads and Hunua foothills) to establish series of landscape ‘veils’ across the site.
- Incorporate stormwater treatment and control elements within the open space network.
- Comprehensive approach to site development and infrastructure (stormwater, roads, edge conditions, open space).
- Establish significant riparian corridor along Hingaia and Maketu streams.
- Landscaped edge to SH1.
- Promote linkages to proposed Drury rail station Park and Ride and passive recreation.
- Use natural topography to reinforce landscape buffer treatment (northern escarpment, Hunua foothills and Bombay foothills).
- Rationalise and improve existing quarry truck routes. Develop efficient internal road network.
- Graduate uses across site to protect quarry activities and facilitate desirable landuse relationships.
- Use riparian enhancement to achieve ecological, recreation and cultural connectivity (reflect traditional pathways).
