Albany Busway Station contract signed
April 12, 2005
The Northern Busway project has taken another step forward, with the signing of a construction contract for
Albany Park and Ride Station, between North Shore City Council and HEB Contractors.
"We are now on track to have the first two Busway Park and Ride stations - Albany and Constellation - open by
the end of the year," North Shore City's transport general manager, Rick Walden, says.
"Albany station, to be built beside the Oteha Valley Rd off-ramp, will include a 370-space car park, service
information, security cameras and pedestrian walkways. Construction on Constellation Park and Ride Station is already
under way.
"Bus users will start to see some significant improvements in the public transport system on the North Shore
this year, beginning with the introduction of new bus services in July."
The Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) awarded contracts in February for the new services, which will
result in a 25 per cent increase in services, or 475 more bus trips a day. This will include much-needed new bus routes
through the Albany industrial area.
"Transit New Zealand has also begun construction on the Esmonde Rd interchange and the Busway road, which will
run alongside the Northern motorway, giving buses a congestion-free run," Rick Walden says.
"By the end of 2007, the Busway, five Busway stations, and the Esmonde Rd interchange will be complete. These
projects will add up to a huge improvement in transport on the North Shore."
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