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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 Plaza

Gateway 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.

Gateway Plaza.

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.

Jellicoe Street and North Wharf promenade.

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

The Wynyard Crossing.

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