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Week ending Sunday 02 June 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. From June, 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

  • Pothole investigations along Quay Street footpath (Lower Albert Street to Queens Wharf)

  • Pile repair and maintenance works under Pier 2

  • Cloud door installation (Queens Wharf)

  • Stormwater drainage installation (Quay St western end)

  • Seawall preparatory works (Princes Wharf)

  • Proof drilling for geotechnical investigations (Queens to Marsden)


See below for more detailed information

Upcoming Key Dates

 

NEW

 

Potholing investigations along Quay St footpath
Lower Albert Street to Queens Wharf 

From early June 2019


These works commence next week and will involve concrete cutting works, air vac excavation and careful breakout of planter boxes around existing trees.

What to expect:
  • Noise disruption (intermittent)
  • Reduced footpath width
  • Noise mats will be used
  • Working hours are 7.30am to 6pm
Access into all buildings and along Quay Street will be maintained.

NEW

 

Pile repair & maintenance works under Pier 2
June to late - August 2019


The Downtown JV will be maintaining Pier 2 piles as part of the Downtown Programme. The piles need to be repaired which will require hydro demolition (powerful water blasting of old concrete from existing piles). All works will take place beneath Pier 2 and no barges are required.
 
Over the next two weeks scaffolding will be installed under the wharf and noise mats will be erected. The hydro demolition works need to be scheduled around the tides and will start around mid-June, and continue through until August 2019.
 
There will be a loud works stand down period between 12pm and 2.30pm (approx.) Monday through Saturday to help ease disruption to your customers during the lunch period.

All ferry services will operate as normal throughout works.
 
What to expect:
  • Quiet works early to mid-June 2019
  • Loud works mid-June to August 2019
  • Noise disruption (intermittent as they are tidal based)
  • Noise mats will be used on scaffolding under Pier 2
  • Working hours are 7.00am to 6pm Monday to Saturday
  • There will be reduced levels of noise between 12pm and 2.30pm (approx) 
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO

Project works underway along Quay Street

 

PREPARATORY INVESTIGATION WORKS 

Princes Wharf entrance
Early May to early June 2019


Works continue in front of Burger Boy on the western side of  the Princes Wharf / Quay Street intersection. 

What to expect:
  • Noise (Use of air-vac machine, concrete cutting and excavation).
  • Reduced lanes into Princes Wharf.
  • Reduced footpath width and pedestrian diversions around the site area.
  • Pedestrian and vehicle access to and from Princes Wharf and surrounding businesses will be maintained throughout the works.   
  • Working hours 7am to 6pm  Monday to Saturday. Please note that if required works may continue until 10pm.

READ THE CONSTRUCTION NOTICE HERE 

 

STORMWATER DRAINAGE

Quay Street northern edge: Lower Hobson Street to Lower Albert Street .
Now  mid-June 2019


Stormwater installation works continue between Lower Hobson Street and Lower Albert Street.

These works involve:
  • Saw cutting intermittent
  • Excavation intermittent
  • Concrete breaking intermittent


POTHOLE INVESTIGATION ALONG QUAY ST FOOTPATH

Lower Albert Street to Queens Wharf 
Early June 2019


Involves concrete cutting works, air vac excavation and careful breakout of planter boxes around existing trees.

What to expect:
  • Noise disruption (intermittent)
  • Reduced footpath width
  • Noise mats will be used
  • Working hours are 7.30am to 6pm



PROOF DRILLING FOR GEOTECH INVESTIGATION WORKS 

Queens to Marsden Wharf
Early May to late June 2019


Proof drilling works continue along the northern side of Quay Street between Queens Wharf and Marsden Wharf.There are 96 boreholes to drill so two drilling rigs will be working simultaneously to complete these works as fast as possible. An airvac machine is also required to clear the boreholes before they are drilled.

What to expect:
  • Noise levels similar to those experienced during utility trenching operation (air-vac machine, concrete cutting, drilling rig).
  • Noise mats will be used during loud works.
  • Working hours 7am to 6pm  Monday to Saturday. Please note that if required works may continue until 10pm.
 
READ THE CONSTRUCTION NOTICE HERE 


PILE REPAIR & MAINTENANCE WORKS UNDER PIER 2

04 June to late - August 2019


The piles under Pier 2 need to be repaired which will require hydro demolition (powerful water blasting of old concrete from existing piles). All works will take place beneath Pier 2 and no barges are required.
 
Over the next two weeks scaffolding will be installed under the wharf and noise mats will be erected. The hydro demolition works need to be scheduled around the tides and will start around mid-June, and continue through until August 2019.
 
There will be a loud works stand down period between 12pm and 2.30pm (approx.) Monday through Saturday to help ease disruption to your customers during the lunch period.
 
What to expect:
  • Quiet works early to mid-June 2019
  • Loud works mid-June to August 2019
  • Noise disruption (intermittent as they are tidal based)
  • Noise mats will be used on scaffolding under Pier 2
  • Working hours are 7.00am to 6pm Monday to Saturday
  • There will be reduced levels of noise between 12pm and 2.30pm (approx) 
All ferry services will operate as normal throughout works.


CLOUD DOOR INSTALLATION

Queens Wharf
04 June to late - June 2019

  • New roller doors being installed at the Cloud.
  • Minimal to no noise disruption
  • Access to the Cloud will be maintained but reduced at times when required

Quay Street current traffic layout

click map for larger and more detailed version (pop out version will be in place from mid next week)

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.
Current traffic layout along Quay Street

TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS TO NOTE

  • Reduced lanes into and out of Princes Wharf
  • 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.

click map for larger version
Pedestrian and cycle lane routes on Quay St

Progress Photos

click on photos to enlarge

Proof drilling continues: Queens to Marsden

Shout out to our crews who continued to work through the wild winter weather that hit us today.

You guys are amazing, thank you!
 
 

Preparatory works

Princes Wharf


Preparing to install 2x new pile casings for upcoming sea wall. There is approx. one more weeks worth of works at this location.

Thank you for your patience.

Stormwater works

Lower Hobson to Lower Albert 


Reinstatement of the base course following the installation of the new stormwater line. 

This section is programmed to be asphalted mid next week. 
 
 

The Downtown Team's picks of the week...
Queens Birthday on Queens Wharf 2019

Saturday 01 June to Monday 03 June 2019
10.00am to 4.00pm
 

If you are looking for something to do on Queens Birthday weekend, then head down to Queens Wharf  to experience a grand day out! Enjoy market stalls, food, games, car displays, stage performances, a carnival, activities and loads more.

Click HERE to see the daily schedule


photo credit: Queens Wharf facebook page 

Or for something a little more sparkly....
VECTOR LIGHTS UP AUCKLAND HARBOUR BRIDGE


Every 30 mins from 6pm to 10pm
Wednesday 29 May to Monday 03 June 2019

Happy sparkly 60th birthday Auckland Harbour Bridge!

Auckland’s iconic Harbour Bridge is set to sparkle this Queen’s Birthday weekend for its 60th birthday, with a Vector Lights show running every 30 minutes from 6pm to 10pm from Wednesday 29 May – Monday 3 June 2019 celebrating the city’s transport past, present and future.

Opened with much fanfare on 30 May 1959, the NZ Transport Agency now maintains the bridge on behalf of all Aucklanders. The Vector Lights show, delivered in collaboration with Vector and Auckland Council, depicts the new way forward to a more sustainable transport future with walking and cycling and rapid transit options, as well as vehicles.

Click HERE for more info


photo credit: Matariki Festival facebook page 
Click here to see all previous Downtown Programme updates

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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