Port continuing work against wishes of Auckland Council The Port of Auckland saga keeps on going. News out this morning shows the Chair of Port of Auckland giving a long … Continue reading Will Council Push THE BIG RED BUTTON and Go Thermonuclear
Category: Planning
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Auckland Council and Transport – We Have A Communication Problem
Misconceptions abound and not helpful to either side I think we have a problem Auckland Council and Auckland Transport, one that seems to be a perennial issue: It came from … Continue reading Auckland Council and Transport – We Have A Communication Problem
Has a Port Deal Been Struck?
Possible It seems our uncanny Mayor has yet again pulled off another deal from the brink, something Mayor Len Brown is known to do. In this instance it seems a … Continue reading Has a Port Deal Been Struck?
Regional Long Term Plan Consultation Considerations for Auckland Transport
To be considered and later actioned – dependent on Council Governing Body Next week the Auckland Transport Board holds its monthly meeting. One of the larger considerations on the Agenda … Continue reading Regional Long Term Plan Consultation Considerations for Auckland Transport
Rates Forced Sell Off Avoided
Talk next time perhaps? From Auckland Council Rate issue solved just as section about to be sold An Auckland ratepayer who owed $59.393 for rates and penalties and was on … Continue reading Rates Forced Sell Off Avoided
Works on Parnell Station to Continue
Opening 2017
From Auckland Transport
Preparation work underway for the Parnell station
Earthworks have begun at the site of the new Parnell train station.
In February, the board of Auckland Transport approved the $6 million station, off Cheshire Street.
The work currently underway includes earthworks to allow the platform to be installed. These are planned for completion by August.
Meanwhile, KiwiRail is working to engage contractors to complete the design and refurbishment of the former Newmarket station building and provide for its relocation to Parnell. This is due for completion by late 2015. AT will then commence fit-out work.
The opening and operation of the new station is aligned to the closure of Sarawia Street level crossing, near Newmarket. That crossing is due for closure by June 2017 but is subject to planning processes.
A station at Parnell is forecast to be used by up to 2000 passengers during the morning peak with many of them heading to the nearby universities. It will also be used by people attending events in the Domain and at the ASB Tennis Stadium, and the Parnell community.
The new station will have two platforms, ticket machines and CCTV. Future stages may include an overbridge, lifts and enhanced access through the Domain.
Waitemata Local Board chairman Shale Chambers says a station at Parnell is highly anticipated by local residents and the wider community. “It’ll be a great additional to Parnell not only providing opportunities for local businesses but making it easier to live, work and play in the area.”
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Updates on the “Playground Needing 44 Car Parks In Place of Occupied Existing Residential Dwellings?” Story
An Update First off a thank you to readers, commenters and Local Board member Julie Fairey on the discussion that has taken place about the Monte Cecilia Park situation. The situation … Continue reading Updates on the “Playground Needing 44 Car Parks In Place of Occupied Existing Residential Dwellings?” Story
Pitch For South Auckland to Retain Pasifika
Local Board to sponsor pitch to keep Pasifika Festival This year owing to the Fruit Fly saga in Grey Lynn the Pasifika Festival was moved from its historic home in … Continue reading Pitch For South Auckland to Retain Pasifika
Special Housing Areas – Please Explain
14 Special Housing Areas Could Face Please Explain Letters Forgive me if I see some irony between this: And this from Radio NZ: Few in line for Housing Accord clampdown … Continue reading Special Housing Areas – Please Explain
Manukau Parklet Presentation Done – So Where Next
Still a bit to work through before October target date Last night I gave my presentation to the Otara-Papatoetoe Local Board for the two parklets proposal in Manukau City Centre. … Continue reading Manukau Parklet Presentation Done – So Where Next
Talking Southern Auckland 