Auckland's CBD waterfront
Introduction
Getting ready for Rugby World Cup 2011
Wynyard Quarter
Waterfront Key Stakeholders Forum
Introduction
Auckland's waterfront has the potential to be a beautiful
destination that is rich in public open spaces and activities, supports
commercially successful and innovative businesses and celebrates the city's
sea-faring culture.
Auckland City Council has developed a vision for the area
Auckland Waterfront Vision 2040 and created the
Auckland city centre
Waterfront Masterplan, which sets out design priorities and recommendations
to guide the future development of one of our greatest assets – Auckland's CBD
waterfront.
Getting ready for Rugby World Cup 2011
All eyes will be on Auckland in 2011 when the city hosts
the Rugby World Cup and thousands of sports fans from around the world.
Based on the city's experience with the Lions' tour in
2005, the Rugby World Cup could inject more than $200 million into Auckland's
economy and be worth more than $400 million to the country in related economic
activity.
To make the most of this unique opportunity, Auckland City
Council is committed to delivering services and amenities that make Auckland an
internationally competitive and attractive city.
The CBD waterfront redevelopment is a central part of this,
with many projects from the first stage of the Wynyard Quarter development
set to be completed in time for Rugby World Cup 2011.
These projects include:
Gateway PlazaGateway Plaza will be a fantastic open public space in the
area just beyond where The Wynyard Crossing interim bridge will link the Viaduct
Harbour with Wynyard Quarter, Jellicoe Street, North Wharf promenade and the
Viaduct Events Centre. Gateway Plaza is due for completion in 2011.
Jellicoe Street and North Wharf promenade
This area is destined to become an exciting hub. Jellicoe
Street will be transformed into a pedestrian-focused carriageway, which can also
accommodate market-style events.
North Wharf Promenade on the seaward side of Jellicoe
Street will become a generous, civic-scaled promenade and cycling route, also
allowing for working wharf functions and alfresco dining.
Construction started in May 2010 and is due to be completed
in 2011.
The Wynyard Crossing
The Wynyard Crossing is an interim pedestrian and cycling
bridge, due to be completed by mid-2011.
The bridge will link the Eastern Viaduct (Te Wero Island)
with Gateway Plaza – as a link to Jellicoe Street, the Viaduct Events Centre and
North Wharf. An interim bridge is a quick, cost-effective way of making sure
people can access Wynyard Quarter before the funding for a permanent, iconic
bridge becomes available in 2016.
Consent for The Wynyard Crossing has been lodged with
Auckland Regional Council
Viaduct Events Centre
Offering 6000m2 of exhibition, meeting and
hospitality space, Auckland's multi purpose
Viaduct Events Centre will be an impressive addition to Auckland's vibrant Viaduct Harbour.
Wynyard Quarter
What is Wynyard Quarter?
Wynyard Quarter Plan change
What is Wynyard Quarter?
Wynyard Quarter, also known as the tank farm, is a
large-scale (35 hectare) reclaimed area close to the central business district
and surrounded by water.
As leases currently held by the bulk liquids industry and
other activities expire over the next 20 years, the land will be redeveloped for
mixed uses (residential, commercial, public space) – and enable the marine and
fishing industries to continue operating.
Wynyard Quarter will provide a flow of different
experiences for workers, residents and visitors to the area. Wynyard Quarter's
mix of marine activities in a location so close to the CBD makes it a unique
part of the city where people can get to the water's edge and enjoy the action
of a working waterfront.
The area will offer a journey of different experiences from
parks, events, jetties for fishing, markets and shops to watching fishing boats,
cruise liners and super yachts. It will provide more places for Aucklanders and
visitors to enjoy our waterfront, while also providing much-needed capacity for
growth.
Auckland City Council's main interests are in getting the
right amount and type of public open space, an efficient transport network, and
infrastructure and managing the form of development. We also want to make sure
that urban design reflects the character of the area and that the marine and
fishing industry are part of the Wynyard Quarter's future.
A number of projects are currently underway as part of
stage one of Wynyard Quarter's development. See what's happening and what
will be completed in time for Rugby World Cup 2011.
Wynyard Quarter Plan change
To enable the kind of development Auckland City Council
wanted to see in Wynyard Quarter, it proposed a number of changes to the
District Plan.
The council's changes were to enable:
- the area to be developed into parks, plazas, boulevards, boardwalks, shops,
cafes, offices and apartments
- the creation of new spaces and facilities for events, festivals and markets
- the fishing and marine industries to retain a home in part of the area.
The district plan changes also corresponded with the
Auckland Regional Council's coastal plan change for the harbour area surrounding
Wynyard Quarter.
Last year, the public gave the council its feedback and
independent commissioners heard the concerns and interests of the submitters at
a public hearing. The council adopted the commissioners' recommendations and
made a number of amendments to the plan change. Submitters then had the
opportunity to appeal the council's decision to the Environment Court, and
several appeals were received. The council has been negotiating with these
appellants since March 2009, with great progress made to resolve the appeals. A
few matters do remain unresolved and may require a hearing in the last quarter
of 2010. The plan change will come into full effect after that point. This is a
major milestone in the regeneration of Wynyard Quarter.
Waterfront Key Stakeholders Forum
Auckland City Council is committed to delivering an
integrated series of projects with our project partners, to develop a
world-class city centre waterfront in Auckland city.
To help progress these projects, we are holding regular
meetings with key stakeholders. These meetings form a key part of the
waterfront's engagement with key stakeholders.
The last meeting was held on Tuesday, 17 August 2010, with presentations given by:
- Rob Fisher, Auckland Transition Agency (Auckland Waterfront Development Agency)
- Peter Casey, Auckland Regional Holdings (key success factors)
- John Smith, Auckland Regional Council (Queens Wharf)
- Mark Vinall, Auckland City Council (Viaduct Events Centre)
- John Dalzell, Sea+City (Wynyard Quarter progress)
Please contact us
if you would like further information or would like to register your interest in
attending future stakeholder forums.
Updated August 2010
