Don't forget to visit Queens Wharf - 13 September

'Opening the Red Gates' public access day: Experience the space and the potential.

From City Scene, published on 13 September, 2009.

Step onto Queens Wharf on Sunday, 13 September from 1pm-4pm and experience what will soon be an amazing new public space for all New Zealanders.

While wandering this prime waterfront location, you can also catch the first glimpse of some of the suggested designs for its development.

With the Queens Wharf design competition "Opening the Red Gates" finishing at noon on Friday, 11 September, the designs will be hot off the press. As City Scene went to print, organisers couldn't predict how many design entries would be submitted - however more than 1000 had registered to download the briefing documents.

Designs will also be on display from Sunday, 13 September until mid-October at the Union Fish Co building at 116 Quay Street.

Anyone can comment on designs and give their point of view via post (see below address) or online at Queens Wharf. You can also send in your general ideas for the development via the same way.

What happens next?

14 September - Design entries are evaluated by the chief executives of Auckland City Council, Auckland Regional Council and Ministry of Economic Development, who will be advised by independent experts.
25 September - Evaluation finishes and finalists announced.
28 September-16 October - Finalists refine their entries based on feedback from the evaluation panel, which takes into consideration public comments.
19-30 October - Refined designs are evaluated.
November - The winning design is announced.

"Opening the Red Gates" is a joint activity between Auckland City Council, Auckland Regional Council and central government.

Send your comments and ideas to:
Queens Wharf Ideas, Auckland City Council,
Private Bag 92516
Wellesley Street,
Auckland 1141,
attn: Simon Lough.