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A marine icon
Westhaven Marina is a precious icon of
Auckland. It epitomises the City of Sails
lifestyle and our marine and sailing culture.
To make sure this treasure continues to operate as a premier marina facility,
and is a welcoming place for all Aucklanders to explore and spend time in,
we’re putting together a plan for how the area is improved for the future.
The draft plans for Westhaven focus on five key areas:
• public spaces and activation
• sustainable development and environmental enhancement
• culture and heritage
• more efficient use of the 530,000m2 waterspace and 82,889m2 land
within the marina
• parking and transport needs
This document provides a summary of the draft plans for Westhaven.
We want to make sure you have the opportunity to take a look at the
plans and give your feedback before they are finalised.
For more detail on any of the projects outlined in this document visit
www.waterfrontauckland.co.nz
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history
The waterfront is where Auckland began. The gathering of fish and shellfish,
the harvesting of crops, and the plying of trade have been part of the
waterfront’s earliest history. There are a number of former headland pā
bookended by Okā (Point Erin) and Taurārua (Point Resolution) with Te
Rerenga-Oraiti (Point Britomart) in between that provided vantage points to
monitor the comings and goings on the harbour.
Established in the 1940s, Westhaven Marina is the largest marina in the
Southern Hemisphere. Formed within St Mary’s Bay, it is a cornerstone of
Auckland’s rich maritime heritage.
In 2004 Westhaven Marina was sold by Ports of Auckland to the Government to
ensure public access and open space was retained and that the land around the
marinas was developed appropriately.
Auckland City Council then purchased the marina from the Government.
The ownership of Westhaven was transferred to Waterfront Auckland in
November 2010.
Original coastline: Circa 1930 St Mary’s Bay Pier and Slipway: Circa 1920
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strategic context
As custodians of the waterfront on behalf
of Auckland ratepayers, the Council
Controlled Organisation, Waterfront
Auckland is responsible for leading the
revitalisation of the inner city waterfront.
By revitalising the area, Waterfront Auckland aims to unlock the potential
the Auckland waterfront has to be a significant economic contributor to
the region and place where people want to visit, work and live.
In 2011 Waterfront Auckland consulted the public on the Draft
Waterfront Plan, and it was endorsed and finalised by the Auckland
Council in 2012.
The Waterfront Plan sets out the vision and goals for the waterfront
and a range of short, medium and long-term initiatives to be
delivered by Waterfront Auckland.
Waterfront Auckland is now developing a companion document to
the Waterfront Plan, called the Westhaven Plan. This plan will focus
specifically on the land and water based projects within Westhaven
that will be completed over the next 30 years.
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draft VISION AND OBJECTIVES for westhaven
A vision and set of goals were developed as part of the Waterfront Plan.
They can be viewed on the Waterfront Auckland website.
These have been translated into a draft vision and objectives for Westhaven.
A blue-green A Public
Draft Vision for Westhaven: waterfront Waterfront
To be the most successful marina in • To develop the business in a way that meets • To create Westhaven as a premier park within
the Southern Hemisphere and home to national and international environmental which there is a world-class marina, water-based
a globally renowned marine industry. standards and a healthy marine environment. recreation, a new generation of boaties and
An iconic Auckland destination that • To embrace the principles of kaitiakitanga, increased public access to the water.
is vibrant, accessible and attracts and act as custodians of our natural assets. • To acknowledge and celebrate Māori, Pasifika
people to the sea. • To take a low-carbon, long lifecycle view to our and maritime culture and heritage and incorporate
business practices, design and development. into Westhaven design and development.
A SMART Working a CONNECTED A liveable
Waterfront WATERFRONT waterfront
• To support the growth of marine industries. • To provide high quality pedestrian, cycle, • To create an attractive, vibrant, safe and
• To build a sustainable business with assets boat and vehicle access to the marina for accessible place that becomes an integral
that are fit for purpose and progressively the community, visitors and berth users. part of the CBD waterfront experience.
upgraded to meet changing trends and • To be a part of regionally connected networks • To provide appropriate diversity of offer over
customer needs, a financial position that (both transport and information technology). the long term.
enables the range of customer services and
funds asset renewals and upgrades.
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Westhaven: a place for
all Aucklanders
As the largest marina in the fisher-folk, tourists and tourism operators and
berth holders.
Southern Hemisphere and
Waterfront Auckland has a commitment to make
located close to Auckland’s the most of the public asset by developing it into an
CBD, Westhaven is an asset all inclusive and diverse place. It will connect a wide group
of people to its spaces, places and activities, support a
Aucklanders can use and enjoy. dynamic local economy and improve the quality of the
local environment over time.
Westhaven Marina is owned and operated by
Waterfront Auckland, which has a responsibility to As we improve facilities in Westhaven, we want to know
maintain the marina’s position as an internationally what you would like to see happening here.
competitive facility through the management Is it tai chi in St Mary’s Bay? Walking clubs around the
of existing commercial operations and through area? More places to fish? Provision for people living
the addition of complementary businesses and aboard boats? Food trucks or sail-in movies?
public activities.
We would love to hear your thoughts on the types
Westhaven is used by a large number of different of activities you’d like to see and take part in
groups from runners and walkers, local residents, at Westhaven.
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key themes
sustainability heritage and culture
Waterfront Auckland and Auckland Council have set out a clear sustainability Waterfront Auckland has worked with local iwi throughout the
agenda. Westhaven developments and activities can become an example of development of the Waterfront Plan and has identified Westhaven as a
world-class sustainability which we hope will pique the public’s interest and key site for curating and revealing local Māori history. The area is also
attract international interest and investment. Waterfront Auckland and rich in marine and fishing history. There is an opportunity to create an
Auckland Council have an opportunity to improve the natural environment interpretive heritage walkway around the marina, and have design reflect
and ecology, particularly water quality, through the delivery of our projects a special cultural identity.
and initiatives.
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public activation Carparking
Drawing on the learnings and successes of Wynyard Quarter and Many of the projects outlined require careful consideration of parking
Queens Wharf, Waterfront Auckland has been thinking of ways to connect demand and will require some car parking reconfiguration to optimise space.
Westhaven to a wider group of people to come and experience the Some operational improvements are being proposed to:
new spaces and an authentic working marina. We want to encourage
• upgrade parking layout compliant with district plan standards
spectators to enjoy the theatre of the water, current visitors to stay
longer and neighbouring residents to use the area as their new backyard • separate berth holders and public carparking
to walk, run, eat, enjoy themselves and to show to new visitors. • improve operational efficiency of the marina
• provide for the introduction of ticket machines to enable a charging
regime to be introduced for the public car parks, in line
with other CBD fringe areas.
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proJects mAp: 2013– 2030+ 9
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1 Westhaven promenade and cycleway
2 Westhaven Marine Centre
3 Harbour Bridge Park redevelopment
4 St Mary’s Bay redevelopment
5 X-Y Pier extension
6 Pile mooring redevelopment
7 Z Pier reconfiguration and reclamation
8 Redevelopment of Piers G to S
9 Westhaven North and open space
10 Transformation of yacht club sites
11 Heritage Yacht Basin and Headland Park
11LAND-BASED 1. Westhaven Promenade & CYCLEWAY
– part of auckland’s expanding network
Projects In response to the overwhelmingly positive public response toward
delivering a waterfront pedestrian walkway and cycleway, Waterfront
Auckland will deliver the Westhaven Promenade. The promenade project
is approximately 2km in length, linking the Western Bays and Harbour
Bridge to Wynyard Quarter for pedestrians and cyclists. The promenade
Westhaven Marina includes nearly will be delivered over two stages with a resilient design that can be
83,000m2 of land. To achieve our expanded in the future as other land and water-based projects, upgrades
and renewals take place.
goal of opening up Westhaven to Detailed design for this project is now underway. Key features include a
all Aucklanders, the draft plans for 4-5m wide timber boardwalk and enhanced access to the water’s edge
and viewing points. Stage one will be completed within the approved
Westhaven propose some exciting $6.1m budget. Construction is due to commence in late 2013.
new projects in this area.
122. Westhaven Marine CENTRE 3. Upgrade of Harbour Bridge Park
– a meeting place – Te Koraenga or O-Ka
The development of the western edge of Westhaven creates an opportunity There is an opportunity to reinvigorate the space known as Harbour Bridge
for a marine sector cluster within the marina which will support the operation Park, connect it to the Westhaven Promenade and provide additional
and expansion of the working waterfront and will generate more activity recreational access to the water.
in this underutilised site.
There will be opportunities to recognise the cultural heritage of the site
It is proposed that the site is developed to provide for a small cluster of marine and to create picnic and fishing spots, and a dog park that will attract people
related suppliers, retail, food and beverage outlets and offices. The buildings will to this open space and make the most of the area’s outlook across
be fronted by the Westhaven Promenade and provide a place for people to stop the harbour. There will need to be some reconfiguration of carparking to
and rest or grab a bite to eat and enjoy the views back to the city. The project make more efficient use of space.
will be developed in two stages with Waterfront Auckland acting as the master
Funding for this project was scheduled for 2022-23, however there may
developer. There is an approved budget for development pre-works. Waterfront
be an opportunity to bring this forward to take advantage of other public
Auckland may consider a partnership to deliver the project. Architects have
projects planned for the area.
recently been commissioned and are working on early designs.
4. St Mary’s Bay
– water quality improvements & open space redevelopment
Improvement of the water quality and the beach at St Mary’s Bay will provide
an opportunity for better public access and enjoyment of this connection to
the water. The Westhaven Promenade will attract more people to the area,
and upgrading this space will provide water’s edge recreational space for small
non-motorised boats such as optimist yachts, dragon boats, board paddlers,
waka ama and kayaks, picnics and play. A replenished beach will align with the
historic bay. Funding for this project was scheduled for 2022-23, however there
may be an opportunity to bring this forward to take advantage of other public
projects planned for the marina.
13WATERSPACE 5. X and Y Pier extension
Projects To optimise water space and improve services for berth holders, Waterfront
Auckland plans to remove the remaining swing moorings at Westhaven and
replace them with 73 new, finger-style floating berths on the east of Pier X
and a new Pier Y.
The new berths will range from 12m to 20m and include multi-hull berths.
Ongoing redevelopment will ensure that Pier Y will become the new loading/visitor area. Sewage removal systems to
enable live-aboards will be included. It is likely that relocation of some berths
Westhaven continues to operate as a will be required.
world-class marina.
Increased berthage and improved facilities
and services for berth holders and marina
users will meet market demand and
future-proof the marina business.
X-Y Pier Extension
146. Pile Mooring redevelopment 7. Z Pier Reconfiguration & reclamation
To maximise available waterspace within the marina, Waterfront Auckland Z Pier is the landing point into Westhaven Marina from the city. As a hub
plans to redevelop the existing 312 pile moorings with 345 new berths and for charter boats, it is a popular visitor destination and the boat ramp sees
moorings (comprising 308 new finger berths and 37 new pile moorings in high usage from day-trippers. Reclaiming the south-eastern corner of
the north-eastern corner). The proposed mix of floating berths would be in Z Pier is proposed to create a new hub for marine uses, particularly non-
the 13.5m to 22m range, including 44 multi-hull berths. The resulting berths motorised boats such as dragon boats and waka ama. The reclaimed area
and moorings have an overall average length of 15.8m and will provide full would be created for public use and would become a staging point for the
services (pump-out facilities and metered water and power). Westhaven Promenade. With increased public use, improving water quality
will be a prerequisite. This project is currently unfunded. Funding will be
The western entrance is proposed to be closed, which will enable
sought, through reprioritisation of Waterfront Auckland funding from
optimisation of the berth layout. It is likely that re-allocation of berths will be
Auckland Council.
required during development. There will be a new start box for racing installed
halfway along the existing breakwater. This project will occur over two stages. Over time, Waterfront Auckland plans to reconfigure the car and trailer
Design for stage one (as described above) will begin in 2014. Development of boat parking to achieve optimum utilisation of the area. This is likely to
the Westhaven North open space project is proposed for after 2023. include the addition of pontoons and modifications and introduction of
visitor berthing.
Pile Mooring Redevelopment Z Pier Reconfiguration & Reclamation
15LOOKING AHEAD – LONG-TERM PROJECTS
8. Redevelopment of Piers G to S 10. Transformation of yacht club sites
Piers G to S are held in a Trust arrangement until 2026 and 2029. When Once the “marina within a marina” is created, it is envisaged that some of the
the piers come back into Waterfront Auckland ownership it is planned to current clubs will move to this space to be closer to yacht race starting points
renew and replace the existing piers, including full facilities. and to have an improved vantage point of the harbour. It is then envisaged
that the existing yacht club buildings can be adapted and used for
other purposes.
9. Westhaven North & Open Space
To develop additional berthage, a unique public open space and viewing 11. Heritage Yacht Basin and Headland Park
point of the harbour, it is proposed that a “marina within a marina”
is created at the northern tip of Westhaven. The reclaimed area could The Headland Park development is highlighted within the Waterfront Plan as
include more public open space, a yacht club, hardstand and public a key final component to the Wynyard Quarter revitalisation. Development
facilities such as toilets, food and beverage and a water taxi wharf. of this significant space will create around 4.5ha of public open space for
Aucklanders to use and enjoy.
The reclamation would be built from dredgings from the marina.
Work would not commence until after 2023. As part of this development the waterspace on the western edge could become
a berthing area for the heritage boats and become a key attraction to the area.
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16Project TIMEFRAMES
2023
Timeframes 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23
onwards
Project
Westhaven Promenade (Stage 1 & 2)
Westhaven Marine Centre
Harbour Bridge Park redevelopment
St Mary’s Bay redevelopment
X and Y Pier extension
Pile mooring redevelopment
Z Pier reconfiguration and reclamation
Redevelopment Piers G to S
Westhaven North and open space
Transformation of yacht club sites
Heritage yacht basin
Headland park
*All timings are approximate and subject to change.
LTP Funded Unfunded and/or additional funding required
17Feedback
We want to make sure that you have the
opportunity to take a look at the draft plans
for Westhaven and give us your feedback
before plans are finalised.
Feedback opens on 12 March and closes on 12 April.
For more information and to give feedback online
visit www.waterfrontauckland.co.nz/westhavenplan
Phone 09 3368820 to request a hard copy of the feedback form.
18YOUR FEEDBACK
Overall, do you support the general direction of the Do you think the ideas and actions in the draft
plans for Westhaven? plans will achieve the following outcomes for
Westhaven?
Yes No
Will the masterplan make Westhaven...
Why?
A public waterfront Yes No
A growing waterfront Yes No
A connected waterfront Yes No
A blue-green waterfront Yes No
Which ideas and actions in the draft plans do you
particularly support? A smart working waterfront Yes No
What public and/or marina activities would you like to
see more of in Westhaven?
Which ideas and actions in the draft plans do you
not support?
19Waterfront Auckland
Auckland Waterfront Development Agency Limited
Physical Address: Pier 21, 11 Westhaven Drive, Auckland
Postal Address: PO Box 90 343, Auckland Mail Centre, Auckland 1142
Email: info@waterfrontauckland.co.nz
Phone: + 64 9 336 8820
Fax: + 64 9 379 4116
www.waterfrontauckland.co.nz
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