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Khartoum Place upgrade

Project snapshot | Design

Project snapshot

The $2.29 million upgrade of this important pedestrian space has begun, with the upgrade of lower Khartoum Place completed in mid 2007. Upper Khartoum Place is expected to be upgraded in 2010/2011, to coincide with the redevelopment of the nearby Auckland Art Gallery. The emphasis is on re-energising Khartoum Place, which runs between Lorne and Kitchener streets, as an attractive and safe inner-city spot for people to gather and relax in. It will also provide an area for quiet recreation, people watching, meeting friends and the potential for special events and performances.

Key elements of the new design are:

• preserving the Women's Centenary (1893-1993) suffragette tile artwork
• new paving and handrails to improve the safety of the stairs
• improved lighting, seating, paving and furniture
• a new set of straight stairs alongside the existing switch-back stairs (this will happen during upper Khartoum Place's upgrade)
• enhancing the 'walk of art' feel and compatibility with its surroundings.

Further information

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