Wynyard Quarter plan changes endorsed

Wynyard Quarter: Auckland City Council endorses independent recommendations for the district plan changes for the redevelopment of the Tank Farm.

From City Scene, published on 7 December, 2008

The redevelopment of Wynyard Quarter, an area also known as the Tank Farm, took an important step forward last week when Auckland City Council endorsed independent recommendations for the district plan changes for the area.

Councillor Aaron Bhatnagar, chairperson of the City Development Committee, says there is now a clearer future for the area and that the endorsement represents a positive step for Sea+City, which is the development partnership between the council and Auckland Regional Holdings.

Mr Bhatnagar says the main purpose of these district plan changes are to re-zone an historically industrial area into a dynamic precinct of retail, commercial and residential uses that can capitalise on the prime location. Mr Bhatnagar says the plan changes also seek to protect the area's unique "working waterfront" history and character by retaining a home for the marine and fishing industries.

Access will be improved for pedestrians, cyclists and appropriate levels of passenger transport.

"We want to see attractive new parks, plazas, boardwalks and streets that help to establish a lively water's-edge location with events, festivals and outdoor markets, alongside offices and apartments that will all support the city's growth."

The plan changes were first notified in July 2007, attracting over 600 submissions from stakeholders and the public.

The council's decision on the plan change submissions was publicly notified on Saturday, 29 November.

Visit us online for an overview of the commissioners' recommendations (also see attachments to the agenda) and the public notice.