Welcome to the Sea+City newsletter, where we'll tell you about the progress we're making towards having several key areas of Wynyard Quarter that are planned, to be complete by RWC 2011.
Read on to find out more...
Update from the Chief Executive and Project Director
We have continued to make good progress in the last few months on the design aspects of those parts of the redevelopment of Wynyard Quarter which it is hoped will be completed in time for the Rugby World Cup (RWC) beginning in September 2011.
This includes a truly civic dimensional promenade, new buildings on a repaired and rebuilt North Wharf, landscaped and planted public spaces along Jellicoe Street, a substantial urban park featuring the former cement silos, and the start of revitalising the interface with Westhaven Marina as the first phase of providing new on the water facilities needed by the superyacht refit business.
Read more from John Dalzell...
Jellicoe Street designs online
Our talented designers are hard at work furthering the designs for the public spaces in the Jellicoe Street area. The concepts for the promenade and harbour, Jellicoe Street and the park area and waterspace can be seen on our website. The designers are currently working on detailed design, and feedback you give will be considered for
 inclusion in future design stages.
The vision for the area along Jellicoe Street is for it to be the cultural and entertainment heart of Wynyard Quarter, with key elements including a civic waterfront promenade, offering different kinds of experiences that everyone can enjoy, while retaining the working waterfront, character and history of the area.
Please consider and comment on the latest concept designs for the Jellicoe St area...
Danish share waterfront experience
Rita Justesen, head of City Planning for CPH City and Port Development, and Danish trade commissioner Jakob Andersen recently visited Wynyard Quarter to share their experiences. In recent years Denmark's capital Copenhagen has undergone dramatic waterfront redevelopment. As well as being responsible for developing urban areas in Ørestad, Nordhavnen and Sydhavnen, CPH City and Port Development is also responsible for the operations of Copenhagen's port.
While here, Ms Justesen took part in a series of seminars, sharing information and giving insights about Copenhagen and giving her impression of Wynyard Quarter. She particularly noted the passion for creativity, architecture and exploring the possibilities of the sea meeting the city.
To find out more about what Ms Justesen had to say, read on...
Introducing our board members
Each newsletter we introduce you to one of our Sea+City Projects Ltd board members. This time you'll get to know Jenny Gibbs a little better. Jenny is not only passionate about architecture, she is passionate about people. She is focused on ensuring Wynyard Quarter is a place in future where people want to come for a variety of activities. Jenny is pleased to be part of the Sea+City board of directors, who she thinks has just the right mix of people to make the project a lasting legacy for Auckland.
Read on to find out more about Jenny Gibbs...
Waterfront forum shows enthusiasm for progress
More than 100 people from marine, fishing, retail, hospitality, property, design, lobby groups, residents and government attended the recent Auckland City Council-organised forum to find out about preparations on the waterfront for the RWC 2011.
Presentations on Britomart, Queens Wharf, the Marine Events Centre, Wynyard Quarter and work with the marine industry, and from Rachael Dacy, RWC2011 Regional Co-ordinator, resulted in a great deal of enthusiasm that preparations were on track. Of particular interest to people were transport provisions and ensuring flexibility of use of facilities following the event.
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| What's in a name? |
Wharf and street names in Wynyard Quarter are generally based on naval and harbour board associations, reflecting the area's strong maritime history - for example Halsey Street. Sir Lionel Halsey captained the HMS New Zealand during WWI. He was also in charge of the HMS New Zealand on her cruise of the world to show off the flag. He was regarded very highly by local Maori warriors who gave him a Maori costume to wear during his battles. Sir Halsey's ship was the only ship to emerge from battles without a scratch and with no fatalities. » Find out more about where street names in Wynyard Quarter came from...
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| Te Wero Bridge interim solution |
Wynyard Quarter will be connected to Te Wero Island and the CBD in time of the RWC 2011, by a temporary bridge until Auckland City Council's permanent Te Wero Bridge goes ahead in 2016. The interim bridge, which is expected to be built by mid-2010 depending on the resource consent process, is an opening pontoon bridge. It will sit between 2.5m and 3.5m above the water so smaller boats can pass through without it needing to be opened, and a 36m long opening section. Funding for the interim bridge has been shared equally between Auckland City Council and Auckland Regional Holdings.
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| Quick facts |
Who are Sea+City?
Sea+City Projects Limited is the project director for public infrastructure development within Wynyard Quarter and Te Wero Bridge which will link Auckland's CBD with Jellicoe Street. Auckland Regional Holdings is the major landowner, investor and co-sponsor of the Sea+City project. Sea+City Projects Limited provides management services to Auckland Regional Holdings as well as Auckland City Council. Auckland Regional Holdings and Auckland City Council are joint partners and co-funders in the rollout of $211 million of public infrastructure on the site.
Where is Wynyard Quarter?
Wynyard Quarter is an area of 27 hectares on Auckland's waterfront, west of Viaduct Harbour and north of Fanshawe Street. In stages over the next 25 years it will become a harbourside community with parks and plazas, apartments, shops and offices alongside the traditional marine and fishing industries.
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