Accelerate the transition to low emission transport by expanding accessible, reliable EV charging infrastructure for shared and personal vehicles across the district.
6.4 Expand the EV charging network
Action
Key Initiatives
- Strategic site identification: Identify and prioritise locations on Council land for public EV charging stations. This includes providing space for car-sharing services that require EV charging.
- Collaborative expansion: Partner with energy providers, businesses, and local organisations to expand both public and private EV charging networks for shared and personal vehicles.
- Future-proofing infrastructure: Integrate EV charging requirements into planning and development regulations for new residential, commercial, and public projects. Ensure carsharing services have dedicated EV charging space within all future developments.
6.4
Project Details
Investment
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Investment Value (Estimate)
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<$20k
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$20K - $100K
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$100K - $500K
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>$500K
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To be confirmed/still under review
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Key Partners
Kāi Tahu Value Alignment
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6.1Investing in our future transport networkCollaborate with NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, ORC, and the private sector to implement a low emission, efficient, and better-connected public transport system and active travel network for the district.
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6.2Growing community-led active travel initiativesIn partnership with Lightfoot Initiative, Wao and other local organisations, accelerate community-led transition towards shared and active travel.
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6.3Smarter parking solutionsImplement innovative parking management strategies that promote sustainable transport choices, reduce dependency on private vehicles, and support a low-carbon, people-focused transport system.
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6.5Exploring innovative mass transport solutionsCollaborate with partners to assess the feasibility of innovative mass rapid transport solutions that seamlessly integrate with traditional public transport. These solutions aim to provide efficient, low-emission alternatives, reducing congestion and carbon emissions while enhancing connectivity.
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6.6Supporting the aviation transitionWork collaboratively with Queenstown Airport Corporation (QAC20) to position Queenstown Lakes as a national sustainability leader, aligning and strengthening local sustainability initiatives, and advocating and supporting the transition to low-emission aviation technologies.