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The thinking behind the design
How LQS was brought to life in 2016
Concepts: Inside Britomart post-CRL
BROCHURE: Future plans for Britomart Station surrounds
Post-CRL development opportunities
Development opportunities post-CRL:
Plans after CRL construction for:
CRL is not just about a rail project so a lot of careful thought is being given into the opportunities presented when the construction teams leave.
This is how the area outside Britomart Transport Centre (the former Chief Post Office) was in January 2009- a sea of diesel buses.
After CRL work finished, the space became Te Komititanga
Once the CRL tunnel work had finished, a new striking public area named Te Komititanga emerged. (Photo: Jay Farnworth, Auckland Council).
The design of Lower Queen Street reflects what was once here.
The pavement on the northern end depicts the waves of the Waitematā coming to shore while the southern end design shows the meandering of the Waihorotiu Stream that once ran into the harbour and still exists below Queen Street.
In front of the Chief Post Office entrance is the whāriki, a welcome mat collaboratively designed by Mana Whenua weavers to depict a traditional woven harakeke (flax) mat. The whāriki facilitates a meeting point; of two waters, of past and present, of people.
This space has been designed with pedestrians in mind and its ability to be used for events. The tidal pavement design in the Britomart Station rear plaza continues to reference water as does the street furniture in this space which depicts shellfish that once existed in the area.
Britomart Station Plaza plus Tyler Street and Galway Street
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How Lower Queen Street was brought to life in 2016
Auckland Council’s Activate Auckland and CRL livened up Lower Queen Street just before City Rail Link’s construction took the space. The public loved it. When the CRL work is completed, a pedestrian square will return to the Lower Queen Street area outside the main entrance to the Britomart Transport Centre.
Britomart will re-open in March 2021.
Concept designs: Inside Britomart post-CRL
NEW LOOK: This is how it's expected Britomart will look when the work is finished
Aurecon CRL Brochure explaining future plans for Britomart Station surrounds
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See what’s also planned when CRL construction on Albert Street is finished:
Post-CRL development opportunites
The CRL has identified considerable development potential after construction of the underground rail link is completed.
As well as improving public transport access to most parts of the city centre and major employment areas, the project will stimulate private investment and facilitate a substantial amount of development around station locations.
Read about the post-CRL opportunities at these other stations:
