CAMBRIDGE ROAD ROUNDABOUT
- WHERE:
- WHO FOR:
- WHAT:
- Cambridge
- Waipa District Council
- Intersection upgrade and streetscape design
Details
This project involved changing the existing Hamilton Rd/Victoria Rd intersection to a roundabout and the streetscape of the surrounding area, including a new median down Victoria St.
Gray Matter were involved in the consultation, design of the streetscape and supervising the construction of both the new roundabout and the streetscape.
Heritage was an important part of the streetscape design and we worked with Heritage NZ on a number of elements, including the relocation of the Lake Te Ko Utu Gates. We worked with local business such as the Good Union to ensure a seamless streetscape between private and public land.
To aid with consultation for this project we commissioned artists impressions of what the completed project would look like at four locations around the site. The pictures were made into large sign boards that were erected to help enable the public to visualise the complete product. This was a very successful tool to help gain public support for key items, such as moving the Lake Te Koo Utu Gates.
The project was very successful, coming in under budget and on programme.