Construction update (April/May)
As we near the end of road surfacing ‘season’ our construction team has completed most of the road and cycleway surfacing along Thorndon Quay, a major milestone for the project. With only two more areas of the cycleway to be paved, the road and cycleway surfacing will soon be complete from Area 1 (Bunny Street) right through to Area 13 (Gun City). Here’s an update about upcoming mahi:
Area 1: Bunny Street intersection to Mulgrave Street
Night works to install cycleway separators, surface the cycleway and install traffic islands scheduled for late May.
Area 2: Mulgrave Street intersection
Day works to upgrade the signalised intersection are underway and are scheduled to be completed mid-May.
Area 6: Davis Street to Sebel Hotel
Works to install the new signalised crossing is scheduled to finish in May. Installation of cycleway separators cycleway surfacing will also be completed in late May.
For more information about why we’re doing this mahi, check out the project overview to find out more.
Pipitea Awa karakia
In early April the project team, mana whenua and our construction company Downer gathered on Thorndon Quay to bless and unveil new designs on the pavement to reflect the historic location of an underground stream, Pipitea Awa.
Etched paving designs honour Thorndon Quay’s hidden awa. In pre-European times, there were six awa flowing into the harbour along Thorndon Quay and Hutt Road. Today, these awa are mostly hidden in culverts and pipes. As part of this project, we’re marking their locations with designs created by Taranaki Whānui cultural expression artist Len Hetet. Thanks to kaumatua Peter Jackson (Te Ātiawa, Taranaki iwi) for leading the karakia.
Cycleway update
There are only two areas of the two-way cycleway along Thorndon Quay left to finish. When the surfacing is completed, the cycleway will be ready to open to both north- and southbound cyclists once the line marking has been done.
Signalised crossing update
We can now share some indicative dates with you for when the new signalised crossings on Thorndon Quay will be activated. These will be staggered to integrate the new signals into the traffic network:
| Location of crossing: | Date of activation: |
| Area 4 (Capital Gateway) | Mid May |
| Area 6 (Davis Street) | Mid June |
| Area 8 (220 Thorndon Quay) | Mid May |
| Area 9 (Hirepool) | Late May |
| Area 11 (Tinakori Road intersection) | Late May |
Upcoming traffic resolutions
We're asking for feedback on multiple proposed traffic resolutions by 14 May. Once approved, these are formal records of decisions made by the Council to change how a road or traffic is managed in a particular area.
One resolution, TR40-25, relates to part of the Jarden Mile intersection, which aims to provide better walking and cycling connections. To find out more, or make a make a submission, check out Let's Talk.
Small business support
WellingtonNZ is continuing to offer practical support like mentoring for small businesses in Thorndon Quay who may be impacted by construction works. Check out their business support page or email Nik O'Connell, Business Growth and City in Transition.
Let's keep in touch
Got some feedback or want to get in touch? We're keen to hear from you! Email us at Thorndon@wcc.govt.nz
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