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Construction updates
Access around Aotea Square
The construction hoardings have now extended to cover the majority of the square. This is a necessary part of the project as work continues to repair the civic car park roof.
Check out the Access around Aotea Square map (315kb PDF) for more information on how to get around. We will ensure that walkways are always well sign posted and access routes are clearly marked.
Mobility around the square
Some pedestrian and mobility routes around the square have been altered due
to construction demands. However, visitors are assured of access to all
buildings and businesses at all times in and around the square. Informational
and directional signage is in place in the Civic car park and around the square
to facilitate mobility.
The Town Hall lift is the best option for access to the Auckland Town Hall
while the lifts at Aotea Centre and SkyCity Metro offer the best mobility access
into the square.
Mobility access map (232kb PDF)
Bledisloe walkway closes
On 28 September, the Bledisloe walkway to the Aotea Square will
be blocked off with construction hoardings, just before the Bledisloe pedestrian
stairwell. There will still be access to THE EDGE and the temporary staircase
(on the Bledisloe end of Aotea Centre). However, access between Queen Street and
Bledisloe House will be via SkyCity Metro.
Town Hall walkway closed
The southern end of the Town Hall walkway will be closed until the end of October for landscape works. Access between the Civic Administration Building and the Auckland Town Hall will be via a temporary underpass on level one of the Civic Car Park using the Civic pedestrian stairwell and the Town Hall pedestrian stairwell or lift.
For mobility access across the square, please use the lifts at Aotea Centre, SkyCity Metro and the Auckland Town Hall.
Temporary staircase opens
When walking between the Bledisloe House and the Civic Administration Building, please make use of the temporary stairs, which are situated adjacent to the Bledisloe open-air car park.
Mobility access between Bledisloe House and the Civic Administration Building is still available via the lifts at Aotea Centre.
Civic car park updates
The entrance and exit ramp to the Civic car park from Mayoral Drive will close from 28 September to the end of February 2010. Entry and exit to the car park will be via Greys Avenue only.
Warning and directional signs will be in place to guide motorists to the Greys Avenue entrance.
The Bledisloe pedestrian stairwell will also close for landscaping until the end of January 2010. Access from all three levels of the carpark to this stairwell will also be blocked off during this time.
However, access to and from the car park is still be available as follows:
- Civic pedestrian staircase
- SkyCity Metro staircase and lifts
- Town Hall staircase and lifts
- Aotea Centre (between 7.30am and 6pm Monday to Friday)
For mobility access to and from the car park, please use the lifts at Aotea Centre, SkyCity Metro and the Auckland Town Hall.
Businesses remain open
Retail and entertainment businesses in and around the square will also remain open during the two year construction period. Aotea Centre, SkyCity Metro, Auckland Town Hall and the Civic administration building.
Published September 2009
