Lambton Quay
The Council is upgrading Lambton Quay to make it easier and more comfortable to walk, create new spaces for rest, and give the street a more elegant look.
Objectives
Lambton Quay is considered to be Wellington's premier shopping street but the quality of paving and street furniture lining the Quay is inconsistent.
The Lambton Quay upgrade aims to:
- enhance its position as Wellington's premier street
- enhance its retail character and amenity
- improve access and facilities for pedestrians
- improve provision for public transport
- improve pedestrian and traffic safety.
Design
The design for this project involves several improvements to Lambton Quay, including:
- extending kerbs and footpath areas so that it is easier and more comfortable to walk, and providing room for seats and trees
- relocating and reorganising taxi stands and parking along Lambton Quay
- installing new paving and/or replacing paving
- adding new trees and street furniture
- narrowing pedestrian crossings by extending kerbs and raising them to footpath level for safety and ease of use
- upgrades to Farmers and Masons lanes including new paving, lighting and street furniture (this will be subject to budget/cost).
Lambton Quay Development Plan (743Kb PDF)
Construction
The Council is undertaking the construction in six stages along Lambton Quay.
- Stage 1: Lambton Quay eastern side - Ballance Street to Stout Street - has been completed.
- Stage 2: Lambton Quay western side - Hunter Street to Cable Lane - will begin on 3 January, and is expected to be completed by mid-February 2008.
- Stage 3: Lambton Quay western side - Cable Car to Woodward Street - will begin once Stage 2 is complete.
- Stage 4: Lambton Quay western side - Woodward Street to Bowen Street.
- Stage 5: Lambton Quay eastern side - Panama Street to Johnston Street.
- Stage 6: Lambton Quay eastern side - Johnston Street to Stout Street.
Progress
Pedestrians on Lambton Quay
A progress report is available each month.
Budget
The Council is funding $3.2 million over two years for this project.
More Information
Geoffrey Snedden
Manager Public Space Design
Department Details:
Urban Development & Transport
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