Paraparumu Beach draft concept plan

Paraparumu Beach project area

The project scope is limited to the area highlighted below.

Map showing the area at Paraparaumu Beach in front of Maclean Park where the beach accessway would go.

Paraparumu Beach existing access

Aerial view showing three existing pathways to the beach that would be in scope for this project from the Northern car park on Marine Parade, Maclean park and middle car park beside the public toilets.

There are three formal and informal paths with varying gradients crossing between the dunes and the beach within the scope of the project.

Two paths are protected with post and rails, the other is an informal trail created by pedestrians.

Paraparumu Beach draft concept plan

Concept plan showing two beach accessways from the middle car park and the northern area car park and a board walk connecting them between the beach and Maclean Park, with three outlook areas..

NB: the draft concept plan has not yet been costed. The works might need to be staged to align with budget availability.

The concept plan proposes a wooden boardwalk between the carparks providing viewing opportunities and places for accessible seating, and a picnic table located on the natural high spot.

Two formal paths to the beach with accessible mats which enable people in wheelchairs to get onto the beach are proposed. The paths will have a gradient of 1:20, making them fully accessible.

The carparks at both ends of the proposed boardwalk will be remarked, allowing for more accessible carparks. New concrete paths will link the boardwalk to existing walkways.

Other features of the proposal include handrails, lighting, dune restoration planting and kick rails.