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Swanson Street upgrade

Project snapshot

The Swanson Street upgrade was completed in February 2009. The project was carried out in two stages.

Stage one covered lower Swanson Street from Queen Street to Mills Lane and featured the introduction of new paving, lighting, landscaping and street furniture. This stage was completed in February 2008.

The second stage covered upper Swanson Street from Mills Lane to Albert Street. Work included widening footpaths, installing high quality paving, improved lighting and additional loading zones in Mills Lane. A raised speed table at the Mills Lane and Swanson Street junction designed to slow vehicles and provide an elevated, safer pedestrian crossing was also introduced.

This $2.5 million upgrade has resulted in improved pedestrian flow and a more attractive and user friendly environment.

The Swanson Street upgrade was part of the Auckland City Council's 10-year streetscapes and open space upgrade programme. The programme focuses on creating high quality public environments that people want to be in, as well as providing ease and safety of movement, particularly for pedestrians.