Proposed new bus infrastructure - Lake Hayes Estate

We’re working with Otago Regional Council to make some improvements to public transport infrastructure at Lake Hayes Estate. 

In October 2021 we asked for feedback on a proposed new bus route and associated infrastructure to service Lake Hayes Estate.

Over the one month feedback period there were 315 visits to this Let’s Talk page and we received 58 submissions.

Read a summary of the consultation and next steps here

What was proposed for Lake Hayes Estate?

Orbus route 5 currently operates through Lake Hayes Estate, however there is limited bus stop infrastructure and the service has largely relied on users flagging down the drivers at informal stops, known as 'hail and ride'.

To improve this, we're proposing:

• A new pair of bus stops on Erskine Street, providing for the inbound and outbound service. The proposed location is next to the Walnut Grove reserve, linking to existing pedestrian/cycle connections.
• Widened footpaths near the bus stops to ensure safe access
• Signage and line marking to ensure the bus can enter and exit the stops more safely
• Bike racks, ski racks and seating. Provision for lighting in the future.
• Accessibility features such as tactile pavers and seating, and plenty of space for wheelchairs or prams.
• Provisional space for rubbish and/or recycling bins.
• That the existing stop at Nerin Square is upgraded with new seating, ski and bike racks and tactile pavers. This stop is proposed to change to pick up and drop off only. Terminus waiting for buses will be relocated.
• To upgrade the existing stop at Onslow Road to include similar facilities as highlighted above.

Note that two further bus stops being proposed on Red Cottage Drive are already consented as part of the Bridesdale development.

Feedback is now closed. You can read a consultation summary at the top of this page.

There are two parts to our consultation process for this:

• General community feedback - underway now.
• Formal consultation with property owners directly adjacent to the proposed bus stop, as per the requirements of s339 of the Local Government Act 1974. This is underway separately.