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Queenstown Town Centre Street Upgrades
We're getting ready to transform the Queenstown town centre streets into high quality public spaces that are safe and accessible for everyone.
About the project
Street upgrades are planned for Brecon Street, Rees Street, Beach Street, Park Street and Hotops Rise.
Delivered by QLDC and supported by funding from the Crown Infrastructure Partners, the project comes at a challenging time for the region and represents a significant investment into the future of the local economy.
What's the latest
On Wednesday 9 December we held five briefing sessions with the owners and managers of businesses and properties on the streets that will be upgraded. This presentation included some details about the construction programme and how we'll work with businesses and residents to support them while the work is underway.
We've provided the presentation below for anyone who couldn't make it along.
Our future streets
Our goal is to transform the Queenstown Town Centre into an inviting, family friendly and accessible space for everyone to enjoy.
The upgrades will feature improved walking and cycling facilities providing a continuous link from the Queenstown Gardens to the Gondola. Designed in line with the Queenstown Town Centre Design Guidelines, the upgraded streets will incorporate high quality materials and weave in local cultural storytelling.
Click below to read more details about what's planned for each street.
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Key features will include:
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A continuous 4-5m wide footpath along the northern side of the street
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An improved 4m wide footpath on the southern side to interface with new hotel developments and Lakeview
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New and existing street trees and plants.
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Rationalising carparking on the southern side of the street
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Improvements near the Skyline building to prioritise pedestrian access and make pick-up / drop-off safer.
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Lower Brecon Street to become a low speed, shared space prioritising walking and cycling.
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New streetlighting and furniture to encourage social gathering.
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Improvements to the Brian Smith Reserve
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Signalised intersection at Man / Brecon street
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New wayfinding signage
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Key features include:
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Upgrade to a shared, low speed environment that prioritises walking and cycling
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New paving that embeds design elements to share local stories and history
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New lighting and street furniture that links to mana whenua value of 'Oraka' meaning rest and re-cooperation
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A combination of new and existing street trees and plants
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New wayfinding signage
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Key features include:
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Lower Beach Street will be transformed into a shared space that enhances its existing retail, event and social function.
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Upper Beach Street will remain pedestrian only however existing vehicle access (and via Cow Lane) will be maintained for deliveries and servicing of local business
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New paving that embeds design elements to share local stories and history
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New bespoke lighting and street furniture that links to mana whenua value of 'Oraka' meaning rest and re-cooperation
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A combination of new and existing street trees and plants
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New wayfinding signage
Lower Beach Street
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Key features include:
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A 4m wide shared path connecting the town centre to the lakefront at Park Street
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A dedicated cycle path through Hotops Rise.
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Widening the existing Horne Creek pedestrian bridge
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New street lighting and furniture
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New paving, new stone kerbs, stone setts at pedestrian crossings and exposed aggregate concrete footpaths.
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New wayfinding signage
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Working with local businesses and the community
Once the alliance is in place in early December, the plan is to engage comprehensively on the timing and sequencing of construction with affected business owners ahead of the busy holiday period.
Maintaining access to the town centre and supporting local business is crucial to the project delivery and we are committed to working closely with you to achieve that.
Get in touch
If you have any questions please email us at letstalk@qldc.govt.nz