Raiha Walkway

Location

Suburb
Elsdon

Primary Purpose of Reserve
Recreational & Ecological Linkages

Values & Outcomes

Visual corridor/buffer/greenbelt due to elevation.

Woodland trees.

98 (E1A1).   Exotic specimen trees and windbreaks with regenerating native understory.

High habitat values for birds and vegetation connectivity between western and eastern hills of Porirua.  Wetland plants in stormwater detention areas, potential to develop.

Walking, part of Te Araroa.

Important link between Te Rahui o Rangituhi to the city.

Significant recreation/open space resource for Kenepuru clients.

Lot 3 DP 44721, Lot 4 DP 44721 and Lot 5 DP 44721 are Crown Derived Reserves.

Utilities (Important): Stormwater.

Utilities (Minor): Water Supply.

1. Retain reserve-to-reserve and ridge-to-harbour ecological corridor and walkway connections. Safeguard the wetland and other natural values for biodiversity and healthy ecological functioning.

2. Safeguard the existing green visual corridor.

3. Continue to provide a walking recreation opportunity.

4. Integrate walkway concept planning with that for Te Rahui o Rangituhi and Spicer Botanical Park.

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