Blockhouse Bay Mainstreet project
Overview
| Layout of the proposed design features
| Previous works
Overview
The proposed design for stage three of the Blockhouse Bay streetscape upgrade project seeks to offer locals and visitors an upgraded village
centre that reflects Blockhouse Bay's maritime history.
Features of the $120,000 design include:
- a stylised wave pattern on the footpath surface using shaded concrete
- plant areas with incorporated seating
- two metal sail structures on either side of the road welcoming people to the Blockhouse Bay shops.
Public consultation for stage three of this project was undertaken in early April 2005. Responses were mostly positive but there were some
concerns regarding the safety of the pedestrian crossing.
In light of these comments, Auckland City Council has made the following changes to the final concept plan:
- relocating the pedestrian crossing to allow vehicles to give way at the roundabout without partially blocking the pedestrian crossing
- removing boulders in the planter beds and artwork from the mail service box in order to allocate budget to feature lighting for the western
sail structure.
Work was completed in April 2006.
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| Existing elements in the stage three area |
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Layout of the proposed design features
Note: use your mouse to hover over or click on the numbers for full details.
Key
| 1 |
Existing street light |
| 2 |
Remove existing planting pot A. Planting pot contains x1 Agonis Flexosa (willow tree) - to be confirmed. |
| 3 |
Remove existing planting pot B. Planting pot contains Lavender, Rosemary and a Regeina Lily |
| 4 |
Remove existing bench seat |
| 5 |
Relocate existing rubbish bin |
| 6 |
Proposed location of rubbish bin |
| 7 |
Existing rubbish bin and parking sign |
| 8 |
Relocate existing Give Way sign |
| 9 |
Proposed location of Give Way sign to 600mm from kerb face |
| 10 |
Relocate existing Parking sign |
| 11 |
Proposed location of Parking sign |
| 12 |
Proposed Gateway (Mast structure) as installed in stage two |
| 13 |
Proposed planting bed flush with ground level, edged with Bluestone kerb upstand 150mm high x 150mm wide. Typical planting
includes: Libertia peregrinans, Astelia chatamica and Cordyline australis. |
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Proposed seating: metal supposts with timber slats (to match seating details to stage two Mast structures). |
| 15 |
Re-alignment of existing kerb line. |
| 16 |
NZ Post drop off box (not for public use) to be removed and relocated (Note 21) |
| 17 |
Facade of Community Centre building to be painted. Colour to be confirmed. Possibly Blockhouse Bay mural design (subject
to additional funding from Auckland City Property Services). |
| 18 |
Existing posts supporting verandah to be replaced. Existing posts are in poor condition (subject to additional funding
from Auckland City Property Services). |
| 19 |
Underside of verandah to be repainted and lighting replaced (subject to additional funding from Auckland City Property
Services). |
| 20 |
Existing Pohutukawa tree |
| 21 |
Relocated NZ Post drop off box (exact location to be confirmed) |
| 22 |
Uplight to 'gateway' Mast structure |
| 23 |
Existing safety rail (panels removed to allow for planting bed |
| 24 |
Existing service box |
| 25 |
Proposed safety rail |
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Existing street light |
| 27 |
Relocated pedestrian crossing |
Previous works
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Perforated aluminium
sails up the eastern side
of Blockhouse Bay Road. |
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Stage two work involved erecting four columns with perforated aluminium sails on the eastern side of Blockhouse Bay Road, surrounded by
seating and paving. The sail structures are lit at night.
They provide a 'gateway' feature to the shopping area and enhance the nautical theme introduced by the Spirit of Blockhouse Bay - the large
'sailing ship' that was built next to the Blockhouse Bay roundabout in 2002.
The 'Spirit of Blockhouse Bay' has already had a tremendous impact on the area. It has been used for school visits and projects and has proved to
be a popular lunch spot and play area for young children.
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| Seating and paving surrounding the aluminium sails |
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Construction of stage two was completed in late September 2003.
