CBD and Waterfront

This programme is about creating a world-class CBD and Waterfront worthy of the Auckland region. This programme will celebrate the special relationship that the people of the region enjoy with its harbours and coastal environments. In this case the programme focuses on the urban areas of the CBD and Waterfront within the context of the wider shorelines and the Hauraki Gulf itself. 

Significant initiative

The format of this programme differs from the other One Plan programmes of action in that the significant initiative is a package of connected initiatives currently planned or underway for the CBD and Waterfront areas. Together these initiatives facilitate delivery of a world-class business centre and celebrated waterfront.

Connected initiatives

CBD - to make the region's heart attractive, accessible and functional:

  • Complete the upgrade of Queen Street.
  • Establish the Learning Quarter - a centre of education, research and development excellence for Auckland.
  • Strengthen the arts and cultural aspects of the CBD through the Aotea Quarter initiatives, including the redevelopment of the Auckland Art Gallery.

Waterfront - to create a celebrated waterfront:

  • Support the revitalisation of the Wynyard Quarter focusing on the following initial
    projects to set the platform for the overall project's long-term success:
    - Te Wero Bridge - a key attraction and catalyst to activate the waterfront, providing public transport and pedestrian/cycle links from Wynyard Quarter to the CBD and waterfront beyond.
    - Jellicoe Street - continuing the waterfront journey of discovery, providing Aucklanders and visitors with connections to fishing and marine activities, retail and entertainment experiences, activated public spaces and cultural attractions.
    - Marine events precinct - a high quality events centre for land and water based events.
  • Potential upgrade of cruise ship and visitor facilities on the central wharves.
  • Develop and implement a planned approach for bulk liquid location within
    the Auckland region, to coordinate with the phased orderly exit of bulk liquid from Wynyard Quarter.

Transport integration - improve accessibility in and around the CBD and Waterfront:

  • Pedestrian overbridges to link Wynyard Quarter and Victoria Park.
  • Develop Fanshawe Street as the key access point into the Wynyard Quarter for buses, trucks and cars.
  • Develop Quay Street as a pedestrian, cycle and passenger transport focused
    boulevard.
  • Improve access to Britomart through the Central Connector and other dedicated
    busways. 

Funding and timelines

The following funds have been identifi ed by the partner agencies for development associated with the CBD and Waterfront. Auckland City Council, Auckland Regional Council and Auckland Regional Holdings have jointly committed to $212m for Wynyard Quarter over the next 12 years. A further $57m will come from Auckland City Council for the marine events precinct and Te Wero Bridge, both due for completion by 2011. Transport integration projects include approximately $46m for the Central Connector dedicated busway and $10m for pedestrian overbridges. Auckland City Council will also fund $50m of the $113m Auckland Art Gallery redevelopment, with another $30m coming from the Ministry for Culture and Heritage.

Partner agencies

Local government: Auckland City Council
Regional government: Auckland Regional Council
Central government: New Zealand Transport Agency, Ministry for Culture and Heritage
Other partner agencies: Auckland Regional Council/Auckland Regional Holdings, Auckland Regional Council/Auckland Regional Transport Authority, Sea + City Projects Limited

Supporting Documents