Marine Events Centre

From City Scene, published on 19 April 2009

Auckland City Council is planning an events centre for the Halsey Street extension wharf at the Viaduct Harbour. The centre is part of the vision for a revitalised CBD waterfront.

Councillors have proposed bringing forward the completion date of this centre so it can be ready for Rugby World Cup 2011. Funding for the centre is included in the council's draft 10-year plan and budget, which went out for public consultation on Friday, 17 April.

The centre would provide infrastructural support for major events. It would also enable enhanced public access to and use of this area and CBD waterfront. At the same time, the marine and fishing industry would be able to continue to operate from the wharf.

The building's preliminary design has been endorsed by the council's urban design panel, and resource consents have been submitted to the Auckland Regional Council.

The resource consent application has been publicly notified and members of the public are entitled to lodge submissions to the Auckland Regional Council.

Visit Marine Events Centre resource consent application section online or phone Auckland City Council to view a full copy of the application, assessment of effects and technical reports - and to find out how to lodge a submission with the Auckland Regional Council.