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Week ending 28 April 2019

The Downtown Programme will create a generous and welcoming destination along the water’s edge that is recognisably Tāmaki Makaurau. Key projects are being accelerated within the programme. Subject to resource consent they will be completed by 2021, in time for the America’s Cup.

We are currently in preparation mode for the next construction phase of the Downtown Programme. In late May, we expect to start work on the big, transformational Downtown Programme projects; strengthening Quay Street’s seawall, enhancing the streetscape, and redeveloping the ferry basin. You can anticipate a flurry of activity once these get underway.

In the meantime, this weekly newsletter will keep you up to date on progress, how you may be affected and who you can contact.

Current Project Phase
Stormwater drainage installation
Seawall enabling works

WORKS INVOLVED

Stormwater Drainage:
Involves pavement excavation and concrete cutting works and temporary relocation of cycle lane onto the footpath between Lower Hobson Street and Lower Albert Street.

Seawall Enabling works:
This work involves the installation of piling sleeves and casings, and also to further develop the final sea wall design within this section. Re investigation in this area is required due to the sheer volume of services under the road.

Traffic management:
Quay Street reduced to one lane each way. Cycle lane is maintained but may shift slightly due to works. Footpath access maintained but may be narrower in areas due to works.

Mitigation:
Noise fencing will be in place during concrete cutting and other loud activities. Traffic Controllers onsite to assist movements.

Upcoming Key Dates

NEW
Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th April. This weekend.

Fletcher Construction vehicle closure of Albert Street

This is not a Downtown Project closure

Fletchers need to remove a TC3 Tower Crane this coming weekend, 27-28 April, from the Commercial Bay site.

A road closure will be in place on Lower Albert Street for the duration of these works, monitored by traffic controllers at both the Custom St and Quay St ends. Pedestrian access (AMP, PWC street side) will remain.

If you have any queries regarding these works, please don't hesitate to contact Jodie.

Jodie Ainsworth
Stakeholder Manager  |  Building + Interiors
The Fletcher Construction Company Ltd
Mob: 0211420477  Email: jodiea@fcc.co.nz

NEW
Monday night 29th April 8.30pm to 10pm

Stop-go on Quay Street at Lower Albert Street intersection

Stop-go traffic management required on Quay street while crews CCTV some of the stormwater and sewer lines on Monday night during low tide.

NEW
Tuesday 30th April to mid-May 2019

Enabling works commence for sea wall construction
Princes Wharf entrance

Enabling works for the upcoming sea wall construction will commence Tuesday (30th April) at the Princes Wharf / Quay Street intersection. These works should only take approx. two weeks to complete.

These works involve:

Noise (use of air vac machine, concrete cutting and excavation).
Stop-go traffic management.
Reduced footpath width and pedestrian diversions around the site area.
Working hours 7.00am to 10.00pm

One narrowed lane each way vehicle access/egress for Princes Wharf will be maintained by stop-go traffic management.

Pedestrian access to and from Princess Wharf and surrounding businesses will be maintained throughout works.

NEW

Tuesday 30th April to early May 2019

Footpath demolition for stormwater works

The next of footpath footpath demolition for the stormwater works is planned to commence Tuesday to Friday next week. These works will remain inside the site area currently in place between Lower Hobson Street and Lower Albert Street.

These works involve:

Saw cutting for extended periods on Tuesday (30/04)
Excavation
Concrete breaking (01/05 - 03/05)
Intermittent saw cutting and concrete breaking going forward

ONGOING

Vector Quay Street ducting works

Ongoing to mid-May 2019

Vector works continue on the eastern end of the site to reinforce the network along Quay Street and to strengthen the reliability of electricity supply to the area.

Traffic management plans will be in place to ensure the smooth flow of traffic during these times and every effort will be made to minimise disruption.

READ THE CONSTRUCTION NOTICE

Project Works Along Quay Street

SEAWALL ENABLING WORKS

Enabling works for the upcoming sea wall construction underway from Tuesday (30th April) at the Princes Wharf / Quay Street intersection. These works should only take approx. two weeks to complete.

Pedestrian access to and from Princess Wharf and surrounding businesses will be maintained throughout works.

STORMWATER DRAINAGE

Quay Street northern edge: Lower Hobson Street to Lower Albert Street
Ongoing until mid-May 2019.

TEMPORARY POP UP PUBLIC SPACE

Outside the Ferry Building you’ll find a spot to pause, relax, eat your lunch and even read up about the Project.

No works currently underway right now

Quay Street current traffic layout

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Over the next two years, activities and movement along and around Quay Street and the Ferry Basin will be affected by Downtown Programme construction as we work towards completion by 2021.

Please continue to drive with caution and be alert to the right turn restrictions that have been put in place to maintain traffic flow along Quay Street (see map below).

We are constantly monitoring the traffic flow and making adjustments where required, so please maintain awareness of any traffic layout changes as well as other road users and pedestrians.

TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS TO NOTE

No right turn into or out of Lower Albert Street
No right turn into Commerce Street from Quay Street
No right turn into Gore Street from Quay Street
No right turn into Britomart Place from Quay
Right turn permitted into Queens Wharf

Quay Street pedestrian and cycle lane routes

Please be aware that these routes may change during the week as works progress so please follow site signage and watch for traffic controllers guidance.

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Something for the calendar.....

Attracting more than 63,000 visitors in 2018, Viaduct Harbour is thrilled to announce the return of Bright Nights, the immersive lighting experience taking over the waterfront precinct from 8-12 May 2019.

The immersive public event will see the Viaduct Harbour transformed into a visual wonderland, with an estimated 100,000 visitors expected to weave their way through the extended line-up of luminary installations. The underlying theme of this year's event is sea life and sustainability.

A free event for all ages, visitors are encouraged to embark on Bright Nights via one of the two trails starting via Waitemata Plaza at Customs Street East, or outside the Viaduct Events Centre on Halsey Street, both of which land in the heart of Viaduct’s hospitality hub, forming the intersection of the two immersive trails.

Bright Nights at Viaduct Harbour is live from 6-10pm each night from 8-12 May 2019 and will end on the Sunday (Mother's Day) with a thrilling fireworks display

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The Downtown Programme team would like to thank you for your patience and consideration while these works are underway. Please be assured we are listening to your feedback and working hard to mitigate and minimise disruption where and when we can.

Please contact us should you have any queries or concerns.

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Programme email: Downtown@at.govt.nz
Programme 0800 Number: 0800 DNTOWN (0800 368696)

Enjoy your weekend.

The Downtown Team

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