Galway Street upgrade

About the project

We are excited to announce that the final section of Galway Street (between Te Komititanga and Commerce Street) is ready to be upgraded and will complete the transformation from a road corridor to a high-quality pedestrian focused street. It will connect Te Komititanga to Britomart and Takutai Square through an attractive new laneway. The works are commencing end of June and are targeted for completion end of 2022.

Like the other completed areas of Galway Street, this section will also be an inclusive and safe shared space for people with accessibility needs, people walking, riding bikes or scooters.

This upgrade is guided by our visionary City Centre Masterplan which seeks to create a better connected city full of beautiful public spaces. This upgrade is funded by the City Centre Targeted Rate and is being delivered to align with the completion of the Cooper and Company redevelopment of the heritage Sofrana and Barrington buildings and associated street frontage along Galway Street.

When City Rail Link is complete, Britomart will be a two-way-through-station and will see many more people arriving by train into Britomart. Open and accessible shared spaces like Galway Street will become key accessways for the increasing number of pedestrians moving between the station and various destinations throughout the city.

The transformation of Galway Street is part of the wider regeneration of the Britomart Precinct that’s transformed the area over the last 15 years. This urban renewal has centred on creating a pedestrian-friendly environment to enhance the experience of people working, visiting and living in the city centre. 

The refurbishment of the heritage Barrington and Sofrana Buildings, being carried out by Bracewell Construction for Cooper and Company, is on track for tenants to move in during November. The redevelopment includes a new Galway Street lobby that will add to the dynamism of the street.

What’s involved

John Fillmore Contracting Limited (JFC) will be delivering the project. JFC are experienced in the delivery of complex streetscape projects in the city centre.

To shorten the period of construction we will be closing this section of Galway Street to vehicles. Access for pedestrians will remain throughout construction.

With new tenants for the Barrington and Sofrana Buildings moving in during November, there will be an increase in the number of workers and material deliveries on Galway Street in the final few months of construction.

 

Dates

End of June to targeted completion by end of 2022

Further Information

For any questions about this project please contact Auckland Council Project Manager Dave Woodward, at dave.woodward@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz, 027 331 4491.

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