Traffic Planning for Waikato Hospital: Healthcare Campus Redevelopment Case Study

Traffic Planning Consultants (TPC) provided traffic engineering and transport planning expertise for the redevelopment of the Waikato Hospital site in Hamilton. The project involved significant reconfiguration of on-site car parking and vehicle access, the introduction of a new parking building, and improvements to public access including scheduled bus service integration. TPC’s involvement focused on ensuring efficient internal movement, safe pedestrian access, and minimal disruption to hospital operations during staged construction.

Summary

Project Overview

Client: Waikato District Health Board
Location: Hamilton, Waikato
Scope: Traffic and transport planning for hospital site redevelopment, including staged construction impacts
Challenges: Rationalising access and parking during ongoing hospital operations, integrating public transport, and coordinating with multiple transport authorities

Our Approach

Parking and Access Planning
TPC analysed parking demand and vehicle access needs for each stage of the redevelopment, ensuring continuous operation of critical hospital services. We assessed the impact of the proposed car park building and access upgrades on-site circulation and the surrounding road network.

Network and Safety Assessment
A review of the wider roading network and on-site safety was undertaken, including internal vehicle-pedestrian interaction points. TPC advised on the safest configuration of access ways and pathways to maintain a functional, safe environment for staff, patients, and visitors.

Consent Strategy and Stakeholder Liaison
TPC prepared the transport assessment submitted for resource consent, supported by early engagement with Hamilton City Council and the NZ Transport Agency (formerly Transit New Zealand). Our work helped align transport outcomes with regulatory expectations.

Key Outcomes

Developed traffic and access strategies for a multi-stage hospital redevelopment
Designed and assessed internal circulation to support a new parking structure
Integrated scheduled public transport access into the hospital campus
Conducted a thorough safety review of internal pedestrian and vehicle routes
Supported successful consenting through early authority engagement and transport reporting

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