City Streets Transformation Continues
The transformation of our streets in the inner city continues with construction well underway in Federal Street, Upper Khartoum Place and O’Connell Street. These projects form part of the programme of works that falls under the Auckland’s City Centre Master Plan 2012 and the 10-year CBD upgrade programme that started in 2004. In a relatively short period of time we have seen dramatic changes to the city streetscapes, and significant benefits to the surrounding businesses. Here’s a quick reminder of some of those changes.
Fort Street 2009 Fort Street 2013
Darby Street 2009 Darby Street 2013
O’Connell Street will be turned into a shared space and will have a similar look, feel, and function to the recently completed streets such as Fort Street, Jean Batten Place and Elliott Street. Funded by the CBD Targeted Rate, it is expected to be completed in August 2014. Auckland Transport have been engaging with the affected businesses in the area, and we will be working closely with them to ensure that disruption to business is mitigated as much as possible.
O'Connell Street - Artist impression
Upper Khartoum Place plans will see an additional set of stairs linking the lower and upper spaces and will complement the lower square’s upgrade. The work is expected to be completed around August 2014.
Khartoum Place - Artist impression
For more information about the upgrades planned under the City Centre Masterplan, visit the Auckland Council website.