ARC and Historic Places Trust working together on Queens Wharf sheds

The Auckland Regional Council (ARC) and New Zealand Historic Places Trust are working together to ensure Queens Wharf’s historical significance is protected and promoted in its development.

ARC Chairman Mike Lee, Chief Executive Peter Winder and General Manager Transport and Urban Development John Smith met for nearly two hours today with Historic Places Trust Northern Regional General Manager Sherry Reynolds and National Heritage Policy Manager Nicola Jackson to discuss Queens Wharf, and the future of the sheds.

“Queens Wharf has played an important role in Auckland’s development. As the wharf enters another era, the ARC will work with Historic Places Trust to ensure people can readily appreciate its role in Auckland’s past,” said Mr Lee.

“Most of the debate has been on the sheds but we are also focusing on the wharf’s other historic features including the bollards, rail tracks, fendering and of course, the red fence.

“I am sure we can find innovative ways to respect the wharf’s history and the heritage elements of the sheds and wharf. I am also sure we can do this while meeting today’s requirement for the Rugby World Cup and longer term – the cruise ship industry, which is of economic importance to New Zealand.

“There are many options for meeting our objectives. I look forward to working with the Historic Places Trust and employing the best expertise available to ensure Queens Wharf is developed into a public amenity of which Auckland can be proud.”

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