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Beach Road upgrade

Project snapshot

Beach Road is a key pedestrian link between important CBD destinations such as the Vector Arena and the Britomart Transport Centre.  It is also home to an increasing number of residents and businesses.

In 2007, Auckland City Council upgraded the lighting on Beach Road to improve pedestrian safety and traffic safety in light of the additional number of people visting and living in the area. 

The first part of the two-stage project involved the installation of 54 multi-functional poles with reduced glare lights.  Pedestrian lighting was also installed in the Wynyard and Earnest Davies walkways and outside the Scene Apartments.  

Pedestrian benefits included:

• increased visibility at bus stops and intersections
• reduction of blind spots.

The project is part of the $157 million, 10-year streetscape and open space upgrade programme designed to create more pedestrian-friendly public spaces in Auckland's CBD.

A draft concept design was prepared by the council and architects, Boffa Miskell, for the second stage and was the subject of public consultation.

At this time, the council is not proceeding with stage two.  The situation may change should funding become available in the future.  

New multi functional poles with reduced glare lights have been installed. These are also being used in the Queen Street upgrade

New lighting outside the Scene Apartments.

New pedestrian lighting in the Ernest Davis walkway.

Vector Arena