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Sprucing up St Heliers for summer
AUCKLAND CITY COUNCIL MEDIA RELEASE
14 August 2007
Sprucing up St Heliers for summer
Works to beautify and develop the St Heliers foreshore will start next week with the construction of a new timber boardwalk.
The council aims to have the new boardwalk, running from the Cliff Road playground to the new western headland, ready for people to enjoy by Christmas this year.
Councillor Penny Sefuiva, chairperson of the Arts, Culture and Recreation Committee says the upgrade will be the finishing touch for St Heliers foreshore reserve, after last year's sand replenishment project, which saw the restoration of a pristine sandy beach.
"The design adopts popular elements from the Kohimarama foreshore upgrade, including the timber boardwalk, and incorporates elements that reflect the St Heliers character, such as heritage seats and memorials," she says.
"St Heliers is a popular destination for Aucklanders and visitors to the region, particularly over summer, with people making the most of picturesque views of the harbour and Rangitoto while pursuing their favourite fitness and leisure activities.
"The new boardwalk and upgrade to St Heliers will further enhance this experience and we're looking forward to people enjoying the foreshore developments over the Christmas period," says Ms Sefuiva.
In addition to the new timber boardwalk, residents and visitors to St Heliers foreshore reserve can expect to see a number of other improvements including:
* new planting and landscaping
* improvements to access ways and stairs
* lighting along the eastern half of the boardwalk
* installation of park furniture, including heritage seats and memorials.
Work will commence on Monday, 20 August and will take place in sections to minimise disruption. Construction will start in two sections, the eastern end of the beach from Cliff Road to a point opposite St Heliers Bay Road, and the surrounds of the changing sheds across the road from Goldie Street.
Visit www.aucklandcity.govt.nz/council/projects/stheliersbeach/upgrade.asp for further information.
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