B-3 – Area 3 - Assessment of Environmental Effects 57 The WUG Access Tunnel will not offend the provisions with respect to the development of residential activity.106 For the reasons set out in Section 7.6.2.1 above with respect to vibration, noise and visual amenity also apply to this evaluation. The activities proposed within Area 3 will not affect residential development or neighbourhood amenities and qualities and will keep residential areas free from the effects of hazards. The adverse effects of the development on the environment and character of the locality will be avoided, remedied or mitigated. 7.6.2.3 Reserve (Passive) Zone Where the WUG Access Tunnel passes beneath the Ohinemuri River, the tunnel lies beneath the Reserve (Passive) Zone. There are no surface expressions within this area. The relevant objectives in Section 5.2 of the Hauraki District Plan seek the following outcomes: That passive recreation and reserve activities that enhance the function of the reserve and contribute to its amenity are provided for;107 and That physical structures within the zone are limited to those which either add to the public’s enjoyment of the reserve or enhance the environment and reserve.108 The WUG Access Tunnel will not offend the provisions with respect to the development of residential activity.109 For the reasons set out in Section 7.6.2.1 above with respect to vibration, noise and visual amenity apply to this evaluation, overall, the WUG Access Tunnel is not inconsistent with any of the outcomes sought for the Recreation (Passive) Zone. 7.6.2.4 Hazardous Substances and Contaminated Land Section 7.7 of the HDP relates to the management of hazardous substances and contaminated land. The objectives and policies relating to contaminated land specify the following: Avoid, remedy or mitigate the risk of adverse effects to the environment and the community associated with the transportation of hazardous substances;110 106 Objective 1 and associated Policies 1(a)(i) – (v), Section 5.7.2, Hauraki District Plan. 107 Objective 1, Section 5.2, Hauraki District Plan. 108 Objective 1, Section 5.2, Hauraki District Plan. 109 Objective 1 and associated Policies 1(a)(i) – (v), Section 5.7.2, Hauraki District Plan. 110 Objective 1, Section 7.7, Hauraki District Plan.
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