Greenwoods Corner Epsom Business Association (GCEBA) is pleased to announce that with the financial backing of the Albert-Eden Local Board, it has appointed a contractor to install improved security lighting in key areas throughout Greenwoods Corner village.

This initiative reflects GCEBA's commitment to enhancing public safety, supporting local businesses, and fostering a more welcoming environment for residents, shoppers, and visitors alike. Installation work is set to begin in Q4 of 2025. 

The upgraded lighting will focus on those pedestrian areas, public walkways and shopfronts identified as needing better illumination to deter criminal activity and improve nighttime visibility.

“Improved lighting has been shown to reduce crime and increase the sense of security within communities,” said Dominique Bonn, President of GCEBA. “By investing in our village's infrastructure, we’re not only protecting our businesses but also creating a safer and more inviting space for everyone who lives, works, and shops here.”

Four key benefits of improved lighting in the village include:  

• Crime Prevention: Enhanced lighting can help deter theft, vandalism, and other anti-social behaviour, particularly after business hours.
• Improved Public Safety: Well-lit areas help prevent accidents and improve visibility for pedestrians and motorists alike.
• Business Support: A safer environment encourages extended shopping hours and foot traffic, directly benefiting local retailers and hospitality providers.
• Community Wellbeing: Lighting upgrades contribute to a greater sense of pride and ownership within the community, helping Greenwoods Corner maintain its charm and vitality.

Local businesses and residents will be kept informed throughout the installation process, and minimal disruption is expected during the works.

GCEBA extends its thanks to all stakeholders and supporters of this initiative, which underscores a shared vision of a thriving, secure village.

Following completion of the pedestrian crossing upgrade, Greenwoods Corner village now has a new traffic-light controlled crossing near 571 Manukau Road and is much better-connected. 

The triangle-shaped layout of the Greenwoods Corner intersection is unique because of the angle that Pah Road and Manukau Road connect, with kerbside parking located inside the intersection.

To improve the safety and accessibility of Greenwoods Corner village, the Albert-Eden Local Board allocated the sum of $547,000 towards the upgrade. 

Chairperson of the Albert-Eden Local Board, Kendyl Smith, stated that "to get to this point we’ve had robust conversations with all stakeholders, and initially it was proposed five parking spaces would have to go, however, after working closely with Auckland Transport and the community, we’ve retained four parking spaces, and added a new parking space into the layout, so the new design is not only safer, but we’re ensuring businesses can keep the parking spaces they require. It’s great to land on a final design that suits the different needs of Greenwoods Corner.”

President of the Greenwoods Corner Epsom Business Association, Dominique Bonn, confirmed that the upgrades were a welcome addition to the area, stating "I’m pleased we’ve managed to land on a design that’s going to best-serve our community and the different users of Greenwoods Corner”. 

The Greenwoods Corner Safety Improvement Works are about to get underway!

By way of a brief project construction overview, according to Auckland Transport's finalised "Staging Plan" as updated by the "Road Works Notice" for the project: 

• works will commence 31st March 2025. 
• works will be undertaken in five stages (primarily by way of night works between 9pm - 5am to minimise disruption to the public and shops). 
• Auckland Transport intends to complete the project within 25-30 night shifts, with occasional off-peak hours dayworks between 10am - 4pm as necessary.
• pedestrian access and access to shops will be maintained throughout the period of works.
• cones and signs will be moved to the edge of the pavement when the site is unattended for safety reasons, during which time there will be no impact on traffic and parking due to these cones.
• Auckland Transport and their contractor aim to avoid dayworks during the week of Easter (subject to any unforeseen delays).

Please click here for a copy of Auckland Transport's Staging Plan or click here for a copy of Auckland Transport's Road Works Notice. 

The above is a summary of the article published by Our Auckland, click here or visit their website to read a full copy of the article. 

Auckland Transport (AT) has confirmed that following community consultation regarding the proposed Greenwoods Corner Safety Improvements, it will be proceeding with changes that balance key concerns of parking loss and support for pedestrian safety.

The original proposal required five parking spaces to be removed from the village centre however, the revised design will now result in a net zero loss of car parking for the immediate area and improve safety and connectedness between either side of Manukau Road in Greenwoods Corner village centre. 

AT's changes to Greenwoods Corner will include: 

• Installing a new crossing outside 571 Manukau Road
• Reshaping the existing two stage crossing to a standard crossing
• Retaining four parking spaces outside 571 Manukau Road and introducing one new parking space outside 604 Manukau (this will keep the total number of parking spaces outside the Greenwoods Corner shops the same).

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Please see below for the updated design drawing or click here to see the enlarged version.

To view AT's full consultation feedback report, please click here.

To view AT's updated project news page, please click here. 

Public consultation is now live regarding Auckland Transport's proposed safety design changes for Greenwoods Corner! 

What are Auckland Transport Proposing?  

• Installing a new traffic-light controlled crossing near 571 Manukau Road.
• Realignment of the existing staggered crossing with traffic lights at 582 Manukau Road to a standard crossing with traffic lights.
• Rebuilding footpaths and installing yellow tactile pavers to help people find their way to crossings and safely cross the road.
• Extending the kerb at the north-east corner of the intersection. This would make it safer for pedestrians navigating the road and reduce the distance between one side of the signalised crossing and the other.
• Painting no stopping at all times (broken yellow lines) at the intersection in front of 571 Manukau Road, which would remove approximately 5 parking spaces.
• Installing new signage and paint new road markings to support the proposed changes.

Please provide your feedback by clicking the "Have Your Say" survey link: Greenwoods Corner Safety Improvements | Have your say | Auckland Transport (at.govt.nz)

Auckland Transport's public consultation will remain open until 19th September 2024.

Auckland Council adds Greenwoods Corner Epsom Historical Walk to its list of Auckland Heritage Walks and Places of Interest.

Click here to explore Auckland Council's website, obtain further details about the walk, and discover some interesting history about the local area.

Our new Historical Walk was recently featured in the August 2023 edition of Onehunga Community News. Click here for the full article on the Onehunga Community News website.

Click here for the full article on the Our Auckland website.

We are delighted to announce the arrival of our new planters!

With the support of the Albert-Eden Local Board and Albert-Eden Neighbourhood Arts, Greenwoods Corner Epsom Business Association commissioned the installation of these beautiful planters in Greenwoods Corner Village.

We hope that locals and visitors alike enjoy these vibrant green additions to the area.