Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
Work smarter with a Pro licence Learn More

Local Govt | National News Video | Parliament Headlines | Politics Headlines | Search

 

Bridging the gap between east and west

Bridging the gap between east and west

Aucklanders could soon be able to stroll with ease along the CBD’s waterfront in light of Auckland City’s commitment to investigate options for a bridge that would link the Viaduct with Wynyard Point to the west.

Auckland City’s Economic Development and Sustainable Business Committee yesterday reinforced the proposal to include a bridge in the concept plan for the area. The committee recognised the importance of such a bridge for potential development of the western reclamation area (also known as Wynyard Point or the tank farm).

Mayor of Auckland City, Dick Hubbard agrees, and says strategic planning for the area has uncovered many challenges and opportunities, including the potential for an iconic art bridge that connects an important part of the CBD with the western peninsula while also increasing the potential for a greater mix of uses in the area.

“The bridge will act as a catalyst for development of the wider waterfront. We envisage the art bridge to be an iconic structure to mark the entry to New Zealand’s most prominent harbour.

“The final design will reflect the special maritime character of the area and convey a strong sense of place for the city and harbour. This is something that will capture and inspire Aucklanders and visitors alike.

“Internationally, bridges have traditionally become iconic objects and are treated as homage to the arts of architecture and engineering. Locally, both Wellington and Waitakere City have examples of smaller bridges that have been created by a collaboration of artists and engineers to make a piece of infrastructure that is functional while also representing a strong identity for the area,” he says.

Advertisement - scroll to continue reading

Are you getting our free newsletter?

Subscribe to Scoop’s 'The Catch Up' our free weekly newsletter sent to your inbox every Monday with stories from across our network.

The bridge will complete the pedestrian and public transport circuit around Viaduct Harbour and the waterfront “promenade” experience along Quay Street, linking the arena, Britomart and ferry buildings, the Viaduct, Maritime Museum and Te Wero Island and beyond along Jellicoe Street to the views of Westhaven Marina.

“Most of the recent feedback the council has received about the CBD waterfront acknowledge that it is critical to complete this east-west link,” says Mr Hubbard.

Auckland City, in consultation with stakeholders, is currently developing a concept plan for the western reclamation area. Further detail about the bridge and the concept plan will emerge from the waterfront planning process, which is currently underway. This process includes further consultation with land owners, leasees and other interested parties on Wynyard Point.

It is expected that the concept plan for Wynyard Point will be finalised by December this year, with a view to report to the February meeting of the Economic and Sustainable Business Committee.

ENDS

© Scoop Media

Advertisement - scroll to continue reading
 
 
 
Parliament Headlines | Politics Headlines | Regional Headlines


Gordon Campbell: On The US Opposition To Mortgage Interest Deductibility For Landlords


Should landlords be able to deduct the interest on the loans they take out to bankroll their property speculation? The US Senate Budget Committee and Bloomberg News don't think this is a good idea, for reasons set out below. Regardless, our coalition government has been burning through a ton of political capital by giving landlords a huge $2.9 billion tax break via interest deductibility, while still preaching the need for austerity to the disabled, and to everyone else...
More


 
 

Government: Concerns Conveyed To China Over Cyber Activity
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has confirmed New Zealand’s concerns about cyber activity have been conveyed directly to the Chinese Government. “The Prime Minister and Minister Collins have expressed concerns today about malicious cyber activity... More

ALSO:


Government: GDP Decline Reinforces Government’s Fiscal Plan

Declining GDP for the December quarter reinforces the importance of restoring fiscal discipline to public spending and driving more economic growth, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says... More

ALSO:


Government: Humanitarian Support For Gaza & West Bank

Winston Peters has announced NZ is providing a further $5M to respond to the extreme humanitarian need in Gaza and the West Bank. “The impact of the Israel-Hamas conflict on civilians is absolutely appalling," he said... More


Government: New High Court Judge Appointed

Judith Collins has announced the appointment of Wellington Barrister Jason Scott McHerron as a High Court Judge. Justice McHerron graduated from the University of Otago with a BA in English Literature in 1994 and an LLB in 1996... More

 
 
 
 
 
 

LATEST HEADLINES

  • PARLIAMENT
  • POLITICS
  • REGIONAL
 
 

InfoPages News Channels


 
 
 
 

Join Our Free Newsletter

Subscribe to Scoop’s 'The Catch Up' our free weekly newsletter sent to your inbox every Monday with stories from across our network.