We endeavour to improve the quality of our pedestrian infrastructure by repairing or replacing damaged footpaths and installing new ones where appropriate to ensure that walking destinations are linked.
The council currently has 186 kilometres of footpaths throughout the district and is planning to repair or construct new footpaths in Raglan, Ngaruawahia, Taupiri, Whatawhata, Horotiu and Glen Afton during the next year.
Much of the district's walking network is included in the road reserves (ie is placed alongside the road) while other walkways run off-road or into our many parks and reserves. To encourage walking as a leisure activity, it is important that these walkways are connected and readily accessible.
Where repairs and new installation of footpaths is adjacent to the road edge, the kerb and channel and associated drainage system is often repaired or installed in conjunction with the footpath works.