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Proposed Improvements
to Devonport Wharf
Transport Facilities
Auckland Transport: An Auckland
Council Organisation
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© Auckland Transport 2014
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Auckland Transport is seeking feedback on proposed
improvements to Devonport Wharf from Monday 12 May
until 4pm Friday 6 June 2014. The improvements are
illustrated in the images throughout this brochure and
include the following:
 Design Element 1: A new canopy on the western
side of the wharf building to provide shelter along the
walkway
 Design Element 2: Removal of the existing run-down
canopy and the extension of the roof at the front of the
wharf building
 Design Element 3: A new bus shelter along the full
length of the relocated bus stop to provide protection
from the weather for passengers
 Design Element 4: The redirection of the pedestrian
pathway, which currently runs through the wharf
building to improve pedestrian flow and provide a
larger space for retail activities within the building
Public input is a key aspect of the design process to
ensure that each design element enhances this major
transport hub for users while responding to and
incorporating the needs and character of the community.
As such we welcome and encourage your feedback.
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Why are these changes being
proposed?
The Devonport Wharf is a key commuter hub and the
gateway through which residents, visitors and tourists
enter this picturesque seaside village. It is therefore
important that facilities are not only suitable for ferry and
bus passengers but that the wharf creates an attractive
gateway to Devonport.
The proposed changes should enhance the customer
experience by providing improved shelter as well as better
retail potential in the north end of the wharf building. The
improvements will help create a more vibrant 'street like'
feel which will encourage greater use of the facilities, and
attract some food and beverage based retail activities.
The proposed bus shelter installation is also part of a
programme to improve the quality of bus stop
infrastructure across Auckland.
The proposed improvements complement the already
approved upgrades to Devonport Marine Square, the new
wharf boardwalk and the new main entrance on the
eastern side of the wharf building. These works will also
alter the current configuration of the bus stop by moving it
west and extending its length. These improvements are
scheduled to be completed in early 2015.
Together, the works currently underway and the
improvements proposed as part of this consultation, should
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significantly improve the travelling experience and
encourage more people to use public transport. This
supports Auckland Transport's move to create a simpler,
better connected public transport network with safe
attractive environments for passengers (including
transferring from one mode to another – in this case bus to
ferry).
1. Design Element 1: A new canopy on the western side of
the building
2. Design Element 2: The extension of the roof at the front
of the wharf building
3. Design Element 3: A new bus shelter along the full
length of the bus stop
4. Design Element 4: The redirection of the pedestrian
pathway, which currently runs through the wharf building
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What are we seeking feedback on?
All four design elements are being consulted on as one
package; however we are seeking feedback on each of the
four design elements, which are outlined below:
Design Element 1: A new canopy on the western side of
the building
Designed to provide protection from the weather for
transferring passengers.
Design Element 2: The extension of the roof at the front
of the wharf building
The proposed design provides a sense of openness and
replaces the existing run-down free-standing canopy.
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Design Element 3: A new bus shelter along the full length
of the bus stop
Designed to provide protection from the weather for
passengers transferring between bus and ferry, and for
bus passengers waiting at the bus stop. The shelter has
been designed to preserve views of the harbour and city,
with gaps in the rear wall to enable people to walk through.
The bus stop and shelter will be located along the southern
edge of the car parking area (to the western side of the
ferry terminal). Please note that the bus stop is being
relocated and extended as part of an already approved
project. The shelter will be provided along the relocated
bus stop not the current bus stop location.
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Design Element 4: The redirection of the pedestrian
pathway which currently runs through the wharf building
Enhanced Retail Space (no thoroughfare)
Proposed covered pedestrian pathways
This proposal removes the current internal pedestrian path
through the centre of the northern end of the wharf building
and redirects people via the paths on the eastern and
western sides of the building. Canopies will provide shelter
from the weather for these paths. The removal of the
existing internal path will create a larger and enhanced
retail space, which will be suitable for food and beverage
retail activities.
Please note:
The upgrades to the Devonport Marine Square, the new
wharf boardwalk, the new main entrance on the eastern
side of the wharf building and the relocation of the bus stop
has already been approved and construction is underway,
therefore we are not seeking feedback on these projects.
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When will these changes be made?
Subject to the outcomes of this consultation, the next
phase of the project will be to apply for resource consent in
late 2014.
At this stage construction is planned to commence in early
2016.
How can I provide feedback?
We welcome your feedback by 4pm Friday 6 June 2014,
by:
 Completing the online feedback form at
www.AT.govt.nz/devonportwharf
 Filling out the attached freepost feedback form and
sending it back
 If you are visually impaired or have difficulty
completing the forms, you can call us on 09 366 6400
and our call centre staff can complete the form on
your behalf
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How do I get further information?
 Call us on 09 366 6400
 Visit our consultation webpage at
www.AT.govt.nz/devonportwharf
 Come and meet us at our drop-in day at Devonport
Wharf on Wednesday 28 May between 3pm and
7.30pm (in the passenger waiting area three quarters
of the way down the wharf on the right hand side)
What happens after consultation
closes?
We will prepare a consultation report that will be available
to all submitters and the public. The report will confirm
whether the proposals will proceed to the resource consent
application stage, and will also outline the key themes
raised during consultation, Auckland Transport's response
to these themes, and any resulting changes to the
proposals.
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Feedback form
If possible please go to www.AT.govt.nz/devonportwharf to
provide your feedback. If you fill in this form please return it
by 4pm Friday 6 June 2014.
Transcriber's Note: The fields in the following feedback
form have been omitted. If you wish to complete a
feedback form please either: phone the call centre staff on
09 366 6400; complete the form online at
www.AT.govt.nz/devonportwharf; or have someone fill out
the feedback form supplied with the original brochure.
Design Element 1: A new canopy on the western side
of the wharf building to provide shelter along the
walkway
Do you support the proposed extension of the roof on the
western side of the building? (Please tick one)
Strongly Support / Support / Neutral / Oppose /
Strongly Oppose
What aspects of this design element do you like, and why?
What aspects of this design element do you not like, and
why?
Do you have any other suggestions that could improve the
design element?
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Design Element 2: Removal of the existing run-down
canopy and the extension of the roof at the front of the
wharf building
Do you support the proposed extension of the roof at the
front of the wharf building? (Please tick one)
Strongly Support / Support / Neutral / Oppose /
Strongly Oppose
What aspects of this design element do you like, and why?
What aspects of this design element do you not like, and
why?
Do you have any other suggestions that could improve the
design element?
Design Element 3: A new bus shelter along the full
length of the relocated bus stop to provide protection
from the weather for passengers
Do you support the proposed construction of the bus
shelter? (Please tick one)
Strongly Support / Support / Neutral / Oppose /
Strongly Oppose
What aspects of this design element do you like, and why?
What aspects of this design element do you not like, and
why?
Do you have any other suggestions that could improve the
design element?
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Design Element 4: The redirection of the pedestrian
pathway, which currently runs through the wharf
building to improve pedestrian flow and provide a
larger space for retail activities within the building
Do you support the proposed realignment of the internal
pedestrian pathway? (Please tick one)
Strongly Support / Support / Neutral / Oppose / Strongly
Oppose
What aspects of this design element do you like, and why?
What aspects of this design element do you not like, and
why?
Do you have any other suggestions that could improve the
design element?
Personal Information
Providing your personal details is optional, however
providing us with your postal or email address ensures that
we can contact you with updates to the project following
the close of consultation.
Name:
Street Address:
Suburb:
Postcode:
Email:
Phone:
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