The Downtown Programme will create a generous and welcoming destination along the water’s edge that is recognisably Tāmaki Makaurau.
This is one of Auckland’s biggest projects. By 2021, downtown will look dramatically different – a vibrant, transformed environment for all to enjoy.
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Friday 19 July 2019
Happy Friday from the Downtown Team! This has been a busy week and the big construction projects are getting underway. As always, look out for our pick of the week at the end of this newsletter.
What's happening?
- Enhancement work on the southern (city) side of Quay Street
- Work on the western side of Queens Wharf
- Seawall works site establishment on the northern (harbour) side of Quay Street
To see the current road and worksite layout on Quay Street, click here. To see how Quay Street will look once work is complete, click here.
Access to businesses and properties will be maintained at all times.
Important changes
Quay Street bus stop 1346 has been relocated outside MSocial Hotel. This affects services 95B, 95C, 95G, 97B, 97R, 97V. Find out more.
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On Tuesday night we relocated the last of the pohutukawa trees from within the Quay Street Enhancement project area. When work is complete, they'll be returned from their temporary home in Teal Park.
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This excavator is outside PwC Tower, digging the foundations for a raingarden. Works to enhance Quay Street are underway along its southern side, from Commerce Street to Lower Hobson Street.
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Strengthening Quay Street's seawall
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We're setting up site between Queens Wharf and Marsden Wharf, in preparation for piling works to start in late July. Completion is expected early 2020.
Between Queens Wharf and Marsden Wharf, a row of concrete-reinforced piles will be constructed to improve the seismic stability of Quay Street. Different methodologies will be used at other locations along Quay Street, based on on location, ground conditions and design requirements. The outcome is the same at each location - safeguarding Auckland’s waterfront for the next 100 years.
Click here for an Our Auckland article about the seawall works.
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On Thursday, Downtown Programme Director Eric van Essen (pictured) was interviewed by Jesse Mulligan for his Radio NZ show, Afternoons with Jesse Mulligan.
You can listen here to their conversation about why Quay Street's seawall is important and what's being done to strengthen it.
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Key information
- Traffic now running along northern side of Quay Street
- 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
- 30km/h temporary speed limit for Quay Street
Please continue to drive with caution and be alert to the right turn restrictions. These are in place to maintain traffic flow along Quay Street.
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Pier 2 maintenance
Early June to late - August 2019
- Noise disruption (intermittent as they are tidal based)
- Working hours are 7.00am to 6pm Monday to Saturday
- All ferry services will operate as normal throughout works
- There will be reduced levels of noise between 12pm and 2.30pm (approx)
- Click here for more information
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Ferry Basin Redevelopment
June 2019 to mid-2020
- Two 100 tonne cranes will arrive on Queens Wharf in late July.
- 253 new piles to be installed for new breakwater wall, canopies and pontoons.
- Piling will commence in late July for around six months
What to expect
- Noise from vibro-piling (loud banging)
- Working hours are 7am to 6pm (10pm if required), Monday to Saturday
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Say hi to Charanjit! He's stationed at the busy intersection of Lower Albert Street and Quay Street. Rain or shine, members of the traffic management team are helping everyone move safely through the area and get where they want to go.
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Our pick of the week...
It's that time of year again. Find out what's playing at the NZ International Film Festival.
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The Downtown Programme team thank you for your patience. We listen to your feedback and work hard to minimise disruption.
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.
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