Queens Wharf – ARC and Government move ahead

Queens Wharf co-owners – the ARC and the Government – will ensure Queens Wharf is ready for the Rugby World Cup and a permanent cruise ship terminal is developed after the event.

“The ARC is very pleased to be working in partnership with the Government to deliver party central on Queens Wharf in time for the cup,” ARC Chairman Mike Lee said.

“We are disappointed – due to the negative attitude of some Auckland mayors – that we’ll be unable to develop a permanent cruise ship terminal within the same timeframe. However, we will make sure appropriate facilities are available on the wharf to cope with the cruise ships being used as hotel accommodation during the cup.

“Years of waterfront planning have got us to this point – the vision developed in 2005 by the ARC, Auckland City Council and Ports of Auckland after considerable consultation is finally being delivered.

“The ARC is committed to further meaningful public involvement in the cruise ship terminal development.

“I am sure Aucklanders will be happy with our decisions and actions.

“I am also sure they will be pleased with the leadership shown to develop the permanent cruise ship terminal the city and country desperately needs, to support the $400 million a year and growing cruise industry.

“I would like to thank Rugby World Cup Minister Murray McCully for continuing to work with the ARC in the best interests of the Auckland region.

“The ARC will throw Queens Wharf open to the public in April. This will remind everyone what a great asset the ARC and the Government have bought for Auckland, and how proud we will all be once Aucklanders can again get close to the harbour and ships,” said Mr Lee.

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