Construction Updates

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September 2006

Last concrete wall pour in the trough structure
Pavement constructed between trough structure and Terrace Tunnel
Buckle intersection changes commence

August 2006

Last concrete floor pour in the trough structure
Works in Aro Park commence to complete the Te Aro stormwater culvert

July 2006

First pedestrian shelters installed
Project team is awarded the “Best Project : Large” award for being “a premium team delivering Project Excellence”.

June 2006

272 Willis Street building relocated from temporary site to permanent site
Landscaping works commence in Tonks Grove

May 2006

Archaeologists are able to date the earliest bottles found on the site as early to mid 1860s
The first pre-cast panels for the acoustic barrier are installed at the top of the trench
Restoration works in Tonks Grove complete

April 2006

Road works for the re-alignment of Victoria Street commence
Landscaping and urban design works in Willis Street area commence

March 2006

Excavation and soil nail installation between Vivian Street and Willis Street complete
Footpath/cycleway works in Buckle Street complete
Restoration works on 286 Willis Street (former Bar Bodega) commence
Urban design works on new alignment next to Arthur Street commence

February 2006

First structural prop installed across the trench
New sewer main in Cuba Street completed
272 Cuba Street, the former Freedom Shop, relocated to permanent position

January 2006

Renovation of ex-Avonside building (215 Vivian St) completed
Restoration works start on ex-12 Tonks and ex-14 Kensington Street buildings
Te Aro drain chamber in Willis Street yard completed

December 2005

Restoration completed on 282 and 284 Willis Street buildings
First pedestrian shelter installed
Buckle Street cycleway and footpath completed between Cambridge/Kent and Tory Streets
Vivian Street bridge open to the public

November 2005

First tree planted on corner of Tory and Buckle Streets
Vivian Street bridge beams delivered to site and placed
Last heritage building relocated (319 Willis Street).

October 2005

13 Tonks relocated
272 Cuba temporarily relocated
HPT onsite investigations completed
Palmer Street road and footpath sealed

September 2005

30 Arthur Street relocated
Aro Preschool moved temporarily to Buller Street
Last building demolished
Te Aro s/w completed in Palmer Street to Aro Park.

August 2005

New Tonks Avenue heritage buildings relocated.
Buckle Street cycleway and footpath works commenced.

July 2005

Te Aro culvert installation commences in Palmer Street

June 2005

Cuba Street heritage buildings commence relocation
Bodega heritage building relocated.

May 2005

Vivian Street diverted

April 2005

Te Aro culvert installation begins in Arthur Street
Motorway widened between Willis and Ghuznee Streets.

March 2005

Earthworks for the trench structure commence
Visitors' Centre opens at 319A Willis Street

February 2005

First heritage building relocated (215 Vivian Street)
Archaeological Open Days

January 2005 - Construction commences

26 Archaeologists investigate Kensington-Taranaki
Buildings started to be demolished
Areas cleared

December 2004 – Soil nail testing commences

November 2004 – Site preparation work commences

October 2004 – Start consent compliance management plans

September 2004 – Physical works tender awarded

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