JFC Construction Update - Construction Progress - Issue 39 - 25 May 2020 CONSTRUCTION UPDATERead our construction update to see what has been achieved and what is coming up on the Karangahape Road Enhancements project. Symonds Street to Queen StreetThe work to lay the kerb stones and cycle lane kerbs has progressed well this week and is nearing completion. Upcoming works - what to expect:
Photo: Cycle way construction and kerb stones extent Photo: Rain garden construction Upper Queen Street to Mercury LaneUpcoming works - what to expect:
Mercury Lane to West TerraceUpcoming works - what to expect:
Upcoming night works what to expect: In the section Between West Terrace and East Street at the Day Street crossing, the existing traffic light will be removed and put onto a drum so that work on the kerbline can continue. This work will only take one night to complete. Please note there will be intermittent medium to high volume noise, i.e. grinding but we will endeavour to have noisy works completed by 10:30pm. Work at the pedestrian crossing did not take place on Sunday night due to inclement weather conditions. This will take place as soon as the weather permits. We will be excavating the rest of the hard surfaces in this location during the day. However, for pedestrian and bus safety we will need to remove the hard spoil from site at night. Please note there will be intermittent medium to high volume noise, i.e. trucks loading and generators but we will endeavour to have noisy works completed by 10:30pm. This work is expected to take approximately one week from commencement. This work is subject to traffic management approvals and is expected early next week. Photo: Redundant water main exposed in rain garden location OverbridgeOverbridge - North side of Karangahape Road "A timely mural unveiled for the Karangahape Road community" See the full article and link to youtube here "A new mural has been unveiled on Karangahape Road overbridge, with an encouraging message to the local community as the much-loved street comes to life again under Alert Level 2. Well known artist and local Karangahape Road community member, Ross Liew and his son Bo Liew-King, created the mural as part of Auckland Council’s Karangahape Road enhancement project, and to cover up graffiti that occurred on the overbridge during lockdown. The mural has a message to their community that reads “Be kind Karangahape. Kia kaha, Kia māia, Kia manawanui. Be kind Karangahape.” Overbridge - South side of Karangahape Road The temporary wood panels have been installed and art work for this location is being planned too - watch this space! The asphalt cycleway and footpath is also complete in this location. Upcoming works - what to expect:
Photo: Existing services exposed and new ducts being installed Hereford Street to Howe StreetThe traffic management plans allow for work on one side of Howe Street at a time. At the Spacers corner we have exposed the existing services and have also commenced installation of new ducting in this location Upcoming works - what to expect: At Howe Street corner near Spacers
Doing our bit during Auckland's water shortageWith the drought continuing to grip Auckland, Watercare is asking all Aucklanders to save water. You may have already spotted the large water tanks around the area. We are following all Watercare restrictions and guidelines to ensure we are doing our part during this shortage, including using water tanks with untreated (non-drinkable) water to assist in our works. STAGING & LOADING ZONESBelow is a map of the Karangahape Road precinct showing the construction stages, temporary bus stop relocations and loading zones. Auckland Transport’s parking enforcement is working to ensure parking is being correctly used throughout the Karangahape Road precinct. If you have a request for parking enforcement, please call Auckland Council on 09 301 0101. Loading zone map below If you have any construction queries during the project, we encourage you to contact us on If you know of anyone who would like to receive these updates, feel free to forward this email to them and get them to subscribe via the link below. Or email us at karangahaperoad@jfcltd.co.nz |