Community Liaison Group
• 5.30 – Testing and Commissioning – Simon Mitchell, Community Manager
• 5.35 – Works update and urban realm – Michael Coup, Construction Manager
• 5.50 – Station design elements – Simon Lough, Design & Delivery Manager, City Rail Link Limited
• 6.00 – Karanga-a-Hape Station precinct integration project – Manoj Nathoo, Auckland Transport
• 6.10 – Discussion and questions
• 6.20 – End
Testing & Commissioning
Simon Mitchell, Community Manager
Testing & Commissioning
Highlights since last CLG – 19 March
- Noise and vibration testing
- Multiple trains testing
- Run time demonstration (journey time)
- Headway testing ongoing
- Driver training and certification progressing (46)
- 4418km travelled through CRL for tests and training
Tests still to come
- Tunnel Ventilation System
- Degraded operations (issue at a station, train stuck between stations)
- Emergency scenarios (fire, ambulance etc.)
- Train radio
- Noise and vibration testing in stations
Maramataka
• Ngāti Tamaoho will host the 2025 festival in Tāmaki Makaurau, leading cultural activities, water blessings, and storytelling events across the region
• The festival features exhibitions, performances, and a live concert, concluding with Matariki Festival Day on June 20.
• Find out more at https://www.matarikifestival.org.nz/
Station entrance buildings
Michael Coup, Construction Manager
Mercury Lane Superstructure – June 2025
- Roofing Complete
- Membrane Completion
- Northern Laneway Construction Begun
Mercury Lane Superstructure – June 2025
- Flooring Complete
- Northern Laneway Construction Ongoing
- Roofing Complete
Mercury Lane Superstructure – March 2025
- Batten Ceiling
- Chiller Units
- TVS Flushing - Balustrade installs
- Ticket gate installs
Mercury Lane Superstructure – June 2025
- Chillers Operational
- Snail Ceiling
- Tiles Complete L0
Mercury Lane Substructure – March 2025
- Platform Ceilings
- Adit 3 hatches and ceilings
- B1 Ceilings
- Adit 2 GRC Arches
- Escalator Fitout
Mercury Lane Substructure – June 2025
- Escalator Cladding and Fitout
- Tiling B2, B1 and B6
- BOH Fitout
Mercury Lane Substructure – June 2025
- Escalator Cladding and Fitout
- Tiling B2, B1 and B6
- BOH Fitout MFH
- Cable Containment
- PID Installs
- Adit 3 & 4 Ceiling Complete
Beresford
Square Structure – March
• Glass canopy install and cladding underway
• Entrance paving complete
Beresford
Square Structure – June
• Glass canopy install and cladding underway
• Entrance paving complete
Beresford Square Substructure – March
- Shadowbox Install
- Prop Cladding and Escalator Fitout
- Feature Ceiling
Beresford Square Substructure – June
- Scaffold Removal
- Moon Elements Completed
- Escalator commissioning ongoing
Urban Realm
Michael Coup, Construction Manager
Beresford
Square – March 2025
Beresford
Square – June 2025
- Entrance Planters Underway
- Northern Laneway Underway
Mercury Lane – Exterior Works and Station Connections
Seat to Beresford Square
Station design elements
Simon Lough, Design and Delivery Manager, City Rail Link Limited
Beresford Square Pou
Bronze Manaia Plugs on Pou
Pupurangi
Pupurangi in progress.
Maramataka moon phases carved in kauri
by Reuben Kirkwood
Maramataka moon phases carved in kauri
by Reuben Kirkwood
Karanga-a-Hape Station precinct integration project
Agenda
Construction update
Upcoming works
Small Business Support Programme update
Design changes update
Questions
Construction update – Pitt Street
Eastern side
Final line marking of cycle way to be completed in October.
Planting of trees and low-level plants in September.
Western side – between Beresford Square and the Ambulance Station
Laying new kerbs and installing new drainage.
Construction update – Mercury Lane
Karangahape Road section complete and concrete poured in middle section. Currently working with Chorus to complete utility works. Final sections of concrete will be poured once this has been completed.
In front of station entrance –concrete, paving and light installation.
Upcoming works
Pitt Street
• Install electrical ducting for the new streetlights and traffic signals at the mid-block crossing.
• Install kerbs for the new cycleway and footpath.
• Connect the new watermain outside the Fire Station after Watercare testing complete.
• Complete the new stormwater connection outside the Fire Station once the watermain has been connected.
Mercury Lane
• Install drainage and footpath between George Court carpark and Cross Street.
• Install street furniture at the top of Mercury Lane.
• Complete pavement works outside the Mercury Lane station entrance.
Small Business Support Programme update
• We will be supporting some of the businesses that Link Alliance was supporting in Beresford Square
• There are two changes to the Small Business Support Programme from July 2025:
An increase in the annual microgrant from $3,000 to $4,000
A new offering of a free 12-month membership to one of three industry associations: Retail NZ, Hospitality New Zealand, or Restaurant Association New Zealand
The free business connector service and support for expanded outdoor dining will continue
Design changes update
• Work has progressed to adjust the design for Cross Street and East Street.
An AT and Auckland Council group has been reviewing the design to ensure City Centre Master Plan and Access for Everyone outcomes are delivered.
• We will have something to share at the next community meeting and will be meeting with the Local Board and others in the next few weeks.
Questions
Questions?
