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46-754: The Wynyard Quarter (historically also known as the Western Reclamation , Wynyard Point , Wynyard Wharf or Tank Farm ) is a reclaimed piece of land on the Waitematā Harbour at the western edge of the Auckland waterfront , New Zealand. It is located to the north of Freemans Bay and to the west of the Viaduct Basin . As of 2012, a good part of the area is still covered by petrol and liquid chemical storage facilities of Ports of Auckland Ltd (POAL) and various other companies, that gave

92-612: A feature of the area for most of the 20th century along with other industries such as foundries, many of which were associated with ship building in one way or another. Boat building in Freeman's Bay was started in 1864 by Donald McInnis, who built a schooner . Other yards, added along much of the waterfront, included - In 1995, Russell Coutts and Team New Zealand won the America's Cup in San Diego . This led to Auckland hosting

138-559: A reversal of the typical modal share in Auckland City. Ferries are also mooted as possible connections. With new plans to open up the Auckland waterfront for more public access, the lack of sufficient cruise ship berthing space has entered the public discussion early 2008. This led to considerations that a new terminal could be built on the Western Reclamation. A major negative point for this usage would however be

184-575: A tunnel underneath the Auckland CBD to emerge east of the city centre at Stanley Street, thus avoiding the Central Motorway Junction and city centre traffic. The plans to connect the new quarter with Victoria Park would make a cut-and-cover tunnel construction possible along the length of the planned Daldy Street boulevard in the Western Reclamation, providing for two public transport and two private vehicle lanes. Light rail

230-605: Is a former commercial harbour on the Auckland waterfront that has been turned into a development of mostly upscale apartments, office space and restaurants. It is located on the site of a formerly run-down area of the Freemans Bay / Auckland CBD waterfront in Auckland, New Zealand. As a centre of activity of the 2000 America's Cup hosted by the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, as well as

276-2066: Is also another method of land reclamation. It is the removal of sediments and debris from the bottom of a body of water. It is commonly used for maintaining reclaimed land masses as sedimentation, a natural process, fills channels and harbors. [REDACTED]   Morocco [REDACTED]   Nigeria [REDACTED]   South Africa [REDACTED]   Tanzania [REDACTED]   Bahrain [REDACTED]   China [REDACTED]   India [REDACTED]   Indonesia [REDACTED]   Japan [REDACTED]   Lebanon [REDACTED]   Maldives [REDACTED]   Malaysia [REDACTED]   Pakistan [REDACTED]   Philippines [REDACTED]   Qatar [REDACTED]   Singapore [REDACTED]   South Korea [REDACTED]   Sri Lanka [REDACTED]   United Arab Emirates [REDACTED]   Belarus [REDACTED]   Belgium [REDACTED]   Denmark [REDACTED]   Estonia [REDACTED]   Finland [REDACTED]   France [REDACTED]   Greece [REDACTED]   Ireland [REDACTED]   Italy [REDACTED]   Monaco [REDACTED]   Netherlands [REDACTED]   Norway [REDACTED]   Russia [REDACTED]   Spain [REDACTED]   Turkey [REDACTED]   United Kingdom [REDACTED]   Ukraine [REDACTED]   Bahamas [REDACTED]   Bermuda [REDACTED]   Canada [REDACTED]   Mexico [REDACTED]   United States [REDACTED]   Australia [REDACTED]   Fiji [REDACTED]   New Zealand [REDACTED]   Argentina [REDACTED]   Brazil [REDACTED]   Chile Viaduct Basin Viaduct Harbour , formerly known as Viaduct Basin ,

322-553: The 2000 America's Cup , and the viaduct was redeveloped to accommodate the America's Cup teams. After the competition, the area became a mixed-use zone of apartments and restaurants. A 2003 proposal to rename the Viaduct Harbour to 'Blake Harbour' (for Sir Peter Blake , a famous New Zealand yachtsman) was not successful. In 2011, the area of the Auckland waterfront to the west of the Viaduct Harbour, historically known as

368-444: The 2006 census . There were 9 households, comprising 21 males and 12 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.75 males per female. The median age was 52.2 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 3 people (9.1%) aged 15 to 29, 21 (63.6%) aged 30 to 64, and 3 (9.1%) aged 65 or older. Ethnicities were 81.8% European/ Pākehā , 9.1% Asian , and 9.1% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity. Although people had

414-508: The 2011 Rugby World Cup tournament. The Western Reclamation was progressively constructed by the Auckland Harbour Board , of which Ports of Auckland is the successor. The last components of the reclamation (Wynyard Wharf) were being completed in 1930 and provided the growing harbour with additional berthage capacity and increased land for port activities. Initially used mainly by the timber trade, it gradually changed to

460-607: The 2013 census , and an increase of 309 people (44.2%) since the 2006 census . There were 630 households, comprising 516 males and 492 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.05 males per female. The median age was 44.4 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 39 people (3.9%) aged under 15 years, 189 (18.8%) aged 15 to 29, 648 (64.3%) aged 30 to 64, and 129 (12.8%) aged 65 or older. Ethnicities were 75.3% European/ Pākehā , 3.6% Māori , 1.8% Pacific peoples , 18.8% Asian , and 6.5% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity. The percentage of people born overseas

506-693: The Tolema refueling barge, was taken over in the late 2000s by a marine fuel tanker, the Awanuia , owned by the Seafuels company. The vessel serves Ports of Auckland shipping by bringing in fuels from the Marsden Point refinery in Whangārei . A sand mining company, McCallum Brothers , used part of the western water's edge to unload barges of dredged sand (for construction projects) but has moved out of

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552-618: The Twelfth Dynasty (c. 2000–1800 BC) undertook a far-sighted land reclamation scheme to increase agricultural output. They constructed levees and canals to connect the Faiyum with the Bahr Yussef waterway, diverting water that would have flowed into Lake Moeris and causing gradual evaporation around the lake's edges, creating new farmland from the reclaimed land. A similar land reclamation system using dams and drainage canals

598-461: The 2022 Rally New Zealand , the precinct enjoyed considerable popularity with locals and foreign visitors. The statistical area of Wynyard-Viaduct, which also includes Wynyard Quarter , covers 0.60 km (0.23 sq mi) and had an estimated population of 1,180 as of June 2024, with a population density of 1,967 people per km . Wynyard-Viaduct had a population of 1,008 at the 2018 New Zealand census , an increase of 33 people (3.4%) since

644-498: The Auckland Regional Council, political and design processes were underway in the mid and late 2000s to define the future shape of the area, a change process that will take up to 20 years. One of the main public inputs at that time was a wish for increased waterfront access, as well as the desire for more parkland on the point. However, some of these wishes were muted from political sources, as the redevelopment of

690-572: The Harbour Board to engage in dredging and the construction of new wharves. This left the partially completed lighter basin without a real purpose, so it was used to berth the various fishing boats and thus tidy up the appearance of the Auckland waterfront further east. Next to the Lighter Basin a fish market and various warehouses were constructed, including Turners & Growers Ltd, the city's main produce wholesalers. The far side of

736-470: The July 2007 design envisages only a small number of 14-storey towers, with the main apartment strips along the eastern side of Wynyard Wharf being no higher than seven storeys at the road, stepping down to three storeys at the water's edge. The new Western Reclamation zone is to be dominated by public transport, with the targeted transport mix being 70% public transport / walking / cycling and 30% motor vehicle,

782-503: The Viaduct Events Centre, were met with great public interest, and critical acclaim for the synthesis between open space and formerly industrial use. In a next stage, a large 'point park' of 4.25 ha is to be developed on Wynyard Point, with another park strip along the east side of Wynyard Wharf. This larger design followed wide public complaints in 2006 about the new development being dominated by apartments. The layout of

828-605: The Wynyard Quarter, among them the construction of a new-look, 'pedestrian-oriented boulevard' Jellicoe Street, which is to be a new entertainment area, linked to the Viaduct Harbour by a walking/cycling bridge ( Wynyard Crossing ). Also underway is the construction of a new length of tram track (see further section below). All the projects are to be completed in time for the Rugby World Cup 2011 , when

874-471: The area is to be paid by the development of residential areas, with the available land for this use shrinking with an increase of the proposed park space. Already mostly agreed on was a bridge connecting the new quarter to the Viaduct Basin . Early plans intended to name the new area 'Kahurangi', Māori for 'blue/precious jewel'. This has now been replaced with 'Wynyard Quarter', though it is still generally referred to as Tank Farm, including when talking about

920-412: The area is to be part of an extended Viaduct Basin visitor zone on the waterfront. Wynyard Quarter covers 0.38 km (0.15 sq mi). It is part of the statistical area of Wynyard-Viaduct, which also covers the Viaduct Harbour . Wynyard Quarter had a population of 33 at the 2018 New Zealand census , an increase of 21 people (175.0%) since the 2013 census , and an increase of 33 people since

966-556: The area its now slowly disappearing "Tank Farm" moniker. However, major changes are underway, with the area intended to be redeveloped into a mixed-use residential-commercial area, with a major park to run along the northern headland and up to the point. As one of the first changes, the eastern section of the Quarter, as well as one of the main west-east roads running across it, were revitalised with new office and entertainment/restaurant areas, with several major projects finishing in time for

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1012-521: The area renewal, the 'Wind Tree' sculpture that was located in Queen Elizabeth II Square outside of Britomart from 1971 until 2002 was installed in the new Jellicoe Square. The August 2011 opening of the Wynyard Quarter to the general public, with the main features being the new Jellicoe Street and North Wharf areas, as well as the open spaces around 'Silo Park' (designed by Taylor Cullity Lethlean and Wraight and Associates ) and

1058-425: The area run out. Other areas in the Western Reclamation will remain set aside for marine industry, with the main bulk of land being developed as apartments, with some associated smaller-scale retail and entertainment areas. One matter of contention, as became visible during previous consultation, is the future building height of the residential areas. After 10–16-storey buildings proposed in 2006 met strong opposition,

1104-400: The area was connected by a mechanical bridge that was able to be raised to allow passage into the basin to the fishing vessels which used it. For most of the 20th century, the harbour acted as the centre for much of the fishing industry in Auckland. Timber mills had occupied the edges of Freeman's Bay prior to the construction of the Lighter Basin and Victoria Park ; these continued to be

1150-535: The area which was subsequently transformed into a public park / event space (Silo Park). Ports of Auckland still owned 18ha of the 35ha site in 2006 when it was decided that the land would be transferred to its parent company, Auckland Regional Holdings, owned by the Auckland Regional Council . As was noted on the Tank Farm website in 2006: Following similar declarations by Auckland City and

1196-457: The area. SeaLink runs a car and passenger ferry service to Great Barrier Island from a terminal at the base of Wynyard Wharf. The company was seeking clarification of its future facilities in the area in 2007, as their lease was running out in 2010, and it was unlikely to invest a planned NZ$ 19 million in a new terminal or start using a new, faster ferry vessel before legal concerns were sorted out. An ARC planning committee noted that it supported

1242-501: The concept to make the new quarter more interesting, as well as accessible, a new tram circuit was constructed around the quarter, using two heritage trams on a 1.5 km $ 8 million clockwise track. It is hoped that the tram line will later be extended, to serve transport as well as tourist functions for the quarter. Such a link, initially to the Britomart Transport Centre was originally intended to form part of

1288-409: The corner of Jellicoe Street and Halsey Street. Various marine-related industries also exist in the area, with many proposed to be retained even after the transformation of the area. In contrast, some other more industrial developments, such as an aggregate supplier and cement storage facilities, have already moved out of the area by mid-2011. Land reclamation In Ancient Egypt , the rulers of

1334-517: The current bulk petro-chemical storage. As of the late 2000s, the area was still used by the bulk liquid industry, with 500,000 tonnes of liquids and cement being transported via Wynyard Wharf each year. This provides NZ$ 1.2 billion of yearly turnover, and 4000 jobs in the Auckland economy. There are also more than 100 marine companies around the area, with a NZ$ 400 million yearly turnover, exporting items worth NZ$ 120 million per year. Three fishing fleets, Moana Pacific, Sanford and Simunovich, are based in

1380-409: The desired height is reached. The process is called "infilling" and the material used to fill the space is generally called "infill". Draining of submerged wetlands is often used to reclaim land for agricultural use. Deep cement mixing is used typically in situations in which the material displaced by either dredging or draining may be contaminated and hence needs to be contained. Land dredging

1426-498: The early years of the 20th century. As the size of ships was increasing dramatically, rather than build new wharves or dredge the harbour channels, it was proposed that cargo ships moor out in the Waitematā Harbour channel and be unloaded into "lighters", small barges that would then ferry the goods to shore via the specially built wharves in the new "Viaduct Lighter Basin". The shipping companies refused to co-operate and forced

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1472-631: The first stage of the redevelopment, the eastern section of the Western Reclamation, along Jellicoe Street, was to be turned into an entertainment strip, to complement similar areas on the eastern side of the Viaduct Basin, and to be completed in time for the 2011 Rugby World Cup . This area was to be linked to the Auckland CBD via a new 'Te Wero' bridge, to be constructed as a lift- or swing bridge after an international design competition, and expected to cost around NZ$ 35 million. As part of

1518-419: The further provision of the ferry service in the area, though there had previously been concerns about the island freight shipping not fitting into the redevelopment vision of the area (see below). The Waterfront Plan completed 2012 does include the island ferry terminal, to be in the same general area as before. Shipping fuel storage, once an important facility at the Tank Farm, and delivered to ships in port by

1564-578: The initial works, but the global financial crisis scuttled plans to make the new Wynyard Crossing substantial enough to also serve trams, though the foundations for the interim bridge will be sufficient for a later bridge upgrade. The tram circuit was proposed by the Campaign for Better Transport and the MOTAT museum, and in Phase 1 includes a 1.5 km loop track with 4 stops and separate sidings to house

1610-482: The option not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 63.6% had no religion and 36.4% were Christian . Of those at least 15 years old, 12 (36.4%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree. The median income was $ 77,700, compared with $ 31,800 nationally. 15 people (45.5%) earned over $ 70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 24 (72.7%) people were employed full-time, and 3 (9.1%) were part-time. As part of

1656-410: The park is also to be decided via an international design competition, and would leave space for a so far unidentified landmark public building. The park would include about 2.4 km of waterfront access, and would be linked with Victoria Park via a 40 m wide tree-lined boulevard and a NZ$ 5 million pedestrian bridge. This work would likely take place between 2014 and 2017, after commercial leases in

1702-469: The possible terminus of a new Waitematā Harbour Crossing (possibly as a tunnel) at Wynyard Point. These have now been shelved by Transit New Zealand , with one remaining option being a longer tunnel to surface near Fanshawe Street or further south along Cook Street, possibly with an underground public transport station somewhere underneath the Tank Farm. A less likely option has also been proposed by Mike Lee , Auckland Regional Council chairman, who suggested

1748-416: The short-term (from 2010 on) need for more cruise ship space, while the tank farm is unlikely to be redeveloped less than a decade in the future. The public infrastructure costs of redeveloping the Western Reclamation were first estimated at around NZ$ 400 million in 2006, of which between 5 per cent and 10 per cent are expected to be spent on cleanup of soil contamination due to petrochemicals. In 2007, this

1794-490: The trams. Commercial service started on 6 August 2011. Phase 2 will be the later extension to Britomart, with no timeframe set. The 1920s trams are leased from Bendigo Tramway Museum in Australia, and are a W2 Class tram with 52 seats for weekends and holidays, and a 32 seat X1 Class tram for mid-week periods. However, the tram system will also be able to operate both trams at the same time. Earlier feasibility studies saw

1840-432: The whole Western Reclamation. Others have suggested the label 'Tech-Farm', referencing a 2004 call to showcase on the waterfront New Zealand's best sustainable design and technology, as well as anticipating the government's and council's 2012 initiative to establish an 'innovation precinct' within the Wynyard Quarter. In June 2007, more detailed concept plans were published after a year of negotiation between stakeholders. In

1886-477: Was $ 74,000, compared with $ 31,800 nationally. 507 people (52.3%) earned over $ 70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 645 (66.6%) people were employed full-time, 99 (10.2%) were part-time, and 27 (2.8%) were unemployed. Designed along the line of the basins common in London , the Viaduct Basin was so-called because of a failed scheme by the Auckland Harbour Board in

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1932-429: Was 53.0, compared with 27.1% nationally. Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 57.4% had no religion, 30.4% were Christian , 0.9% were Hindu , 1.8% were Muslim , 1.8% were Buddhist and 3.9% had other religions. Of those at least 15 years old, 495 (51.1%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 33 (3.4%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income

1978-547: Was also mentioned as a long-term possibility. However, as it is unlikely that the harbour tunnel section would be built before 2020 earliest, coordination with the development of the new quarter would pose some difficulties. The Air New Zealand head office is located off of Beaumont and Fanshawe Streets in Western Reclamation Precinct 2. The airline moved there from the Auckland CBD in 2006. ASB Bank recently built its new headquarters for Auckland at

2024-618: Was one of the most ambitious projects ever taken during the Colonial Hong Kong era. Some 20% of land in the Tokyo Bay area has been reclaimed, most notably Odaiba artificial island. The city of Rio de Janeiro was largely built on reclaimed land, as was Wellington , New Zealand. Land reclamation can be achieved by a number of different methods. The simplest method involves filling the area with large amounts of heavy rock and/or cement , then filling with clay and dirt until

2070-419: Was updated to NZ$ 504 million (with the whole project, including the private investment, expected to cost more than NZ$ 2 billion). Most of the public infrastructure costs, NZ$ 349 million, are expected to be carried by development contributions, with NZ$ 112 million from Auckland Regional Holdings ( Auckland Regional Council ) and NZ$ 43 million from Auckland City Council . In 2010, the first stages of work began in

2116-742: Was used in the Greek Copaic Basin during the Middle Helladic Period (c. 1900–1600 BC). One of the earliest large-scale projects was the Beemster Polder in the Netherlands, realized in 1612 adding 70 square kilometres (27 sq mi) of land. In Hong Kong the Praya Reclamation Scheme added 20 to 24 hectares (50 to 60 acres) of land in 1890 during the second phase of construction. It

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