Puhinui Station Interchange

from Civil Contractors New Zealand National Awards 2022

by Civil Contractors NZ

HEB Construction

Transport hub links airport and city

PROJECT: Puhinui Station Interchange CONTRACTOR: McConnell Dowell Constructors CLIENT: Auckland Transport VALUE: $51.3m

Puhinui Station Interchange, delivered by McConnell Dowell and Built Environs, is a key component of the Southwest Gateway in Auckland, a programme aimed at enhancing public transport connectivity between Auckland International Airport and the CBD.

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landscaping. Along with modifications to the existing central island train platform, works included an elevated concourse featuring stairs, lifts and escalators, a HOP ticket gateline, staff and retail facilities. Construction started in late September 2019 and the new station opened in July 2021, with landscaping completed It is also a catalyst for wider bus in November 2021. The upgrade has and rail connections to enable more transformed Puhinui Station into a major sustainable transport modes. bus and train interchange, and provides a

The new station, located in the heart 10-minute bus service to the airport and of Puhinui, incorporates AirportLink bus Manukau centre. The station has been stops, pick up and drop off zone and future proofed to allow two additional short-term parking bays, cycle facilities, rail lines and associated platforms. new lighting and CCTV systems, and