Message from the CE
With six months to go until Auckland welcomes visitors to the Rugby World Cup 2011, the redevelopment of the Wynyard Quarter and Queens Wharf is advancing now at real pace. Tenants have been signed up for North Wharf, rain gardens and paving are nearing completion along Jellicoe Street, tram tracks are progressing along Halsey Street and the first sections of Wynyard Crossing have been lifted in to place ready to link Te Wero Island with Gateway Plaza. The curved roof of the new Viaduct Events Centre on the Halsey Street extension punctuates the waterfront sky line along with the concrete silos overlooking Westhaven Marina.
Our waterfront is changing, and in a few months’ time will be something we can enjoy on a daily basis, much more than ever before.
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Eighty per cent of new waterfront destination leased
The majority of the tenants for the waterfront’s newest destination, North Wharf in Wynyard Quarter, have been found. They include Marvel Grill, I Sushi and Yakitori, Live Fish, The Conservatory, Peter Parkin, MacGregor Brothers Café, Urban Turban and Gelato. To complete the offering a fish and chip outlet and one other eatery are being sought. The authentic, seafood-related eateries will be open in August, in time for Rugby World Cup 2011
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Queens Wharf redevelopment underway
The redevelopment of Queens Wharf, in the heart of Auckland city, is underway. Jointly owned by Waterfront Auckland and the NZ Government, Queens Wharf is one of four ‘live sites’ established across Auckland during the Rugby World Cup 2011. The wharf will also be a fanzone and festival site with entertainment and activities fun by ATEED free of charge every day during the 45-day tournament from 9 September 2011.
Waterfront Auckland is responsible for establishing the infrastructure on Queens Wharf, including the repair of Shed 10 and the installation of the ‘Cloud’ structure. Additional works include wharf and surface repairs, installation of services (power, water, wastewater, and communications), landscaping, lighting and an improved Quay Street entrance.
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Better bus services to Wynyard Quarter
Plans to improve bus services around the Auckland CBD include better connections to the Wynyard Quarter. At present there are no bus routes entering the Wynyard Quarter, only passing by on Fanshawe Street.
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Live construction on-line
Construction projects along the waterfront are gathering momentum and now you can see it happening in real-time via two new Webcams available on the Waterfront Auckland website.
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Have your say on the future
of Auckland’s waterfront
Aucklanders will soon be invited to have their say on the Waterfront Plan, which will guide the area’s future and help make Auckland the world’s most liveable city. The draft plan will be issued for public feedback in August and September 2011, in conjunction with the City Centre Masterplan and Auckland Plan.
For ways to have your say, please keep an eye on www.waterfrontauckland.co.nz
Restoring the Old Red Shed
The centrepiece of North Wharf - the Old Red Shed - has been restored to its former glory on North Wharf. Weathered original timber frame has been retained, as well as the original cladding, which is visible from the inside. New exterior cladding in the same original style has been added and the structure has been strengthened using modern, reinforced slab and steel framing.
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Wind Tree granted new life on the waterfront
Michio Ihara’s Wind Tree sculpture will shortly be installed at Jellicoe Plaza, at the corner of Jellicoe Street and Hamer Street within Wynyard Quarter..
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Westhaven Marina CCTV upgrade
A new state-of-the-art security system has been installed at Auckland’s Westhaven Marina, bringing it into line with similar systems currently in use around the world.
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Westhaven Marina wins Blue Flag
Congratulations to Westhaven Marina for retaining the Blue Flag accreditation for the sixth year in a row. Presented by the Foundation for Environmental Education, Blue Flag recognises exceptional environmental management. Primarily a northern hemisphere institution, the Blue Flag now flying at the western end of Westhaven Marina will be readily recognisable to Rugby World Cup visitors from that part of the world.
Find out more at www.blueflag.org.nz
Westhaven pier replacement
The old A and T piers at Westhaven Marina will be replaced with new floating structures this year.
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Waterfront promenade takes shape as Wynyard
Crossing Bridge Spans installed
The first of two 29 tonne bridge spans forming the opening section of Wynyard Crossing is in place, and the second span will be installed over the coming weeks.
Wynyard Crossing is the new pedestrian and cycling bridge providing a link across the inner Viaduct Harbour between Te Wero Island in the east and Gateway Plaza in the west. It is 100 metres long, six metres wide and has a navigation span of 36 metres.
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Waterfront forum update
Waterfront stakeholders, from boat yard owners to restaurateurs and surrounding residents received an update on the latest progress on Auckland Waterfront’s revitalisation at a recent forum held at the Maritime Museum (Friday March 18).
The forum, one of a regular series organised by Waterfront Auckland, featured progress updates from the Chairman of Waterfront Auckland (Bob Harvey) , the Chief Executive (John Dalzell) Planning and Design Manager (Rod Marler) and Place Manager (Kaaren Goodall). The next Waterfront Forum will be held on 9 June 2011.
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