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| '''Queens Wharf''' is a concrete wharf in ], New Zealand, that continues off ] (the main street in central Auckland). It |
'''Queens Wharf''' is a concrete wharf in ], New Zealand, that continues off ] (the main street in central Auckland). It was previously owned and used by ]. In 2010 it was sold to the ] and the ]<ref>{{Cite news | ||
| | last = Orsman | | last = Orsman | ||
| | first = Bernard | | first = Bernard | ||
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| | date = 2009-06-16 | | date = 2009-06-16 | ||
| | url = http://www.nzherald.co.nz/ports/news/article.cfm?c_id=284&objectid=10578709&pnum=1 | | url = http://www.nzherald.co.nz/ports/news/article.cfm?c_id=284&objectid=10578709&pnum=1 | ||
| }}</ref>, and it was transformed to act as "Party Central" for the ]. | |||
| }}</ref> Recently a design competition to upgrade the wharf for the ] failed,<ref>{{Cite web| last = Television New Zealand| title = Contest to pick design for Queens Wharf project cancelled| work = TVNZ| accessdate = 2010-01-02| date = 2009-11-05| url = http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/queens-wharf-design-contest-called-off-3114732}}</ref> although there are still plans to update the wharf for this event.<ref name="spruceup">{{Cite news | |||
| ⚫ | | last = Orsman | ||
| ⚫ | | first = Bernard | ||
| ⚫ | | title = From grand designs to $10m wharf spruce-up | ||
| ⚫ | | work = The New Zealand Herald | ||
| ⚫ | | accessdate = 2010-01-02 | ||
| ⚫ | | date = 2009-12-08 | ||
| ⚫ | | url = http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10614079 | ||
| ⚫ | }}</ref> | ||
| ] | ] | ||
| ==Location and description== | ==Location and description== | ||
| The wharf is located at the intersection of Quay Street and ] on ], and it runs ] into ]. It is located near Auckland's historic ], and lies parallel to the nearby ] ( |
The wharf is located at the intersection of Quay Street and ] on ], and it runs ] into ]. It is located near Auckland's historic ], and lies parallel to the nearby ] (to the west) and Captain Cook Wharf (east). | ||
| The wharf is constructed of concrete, and covers an area of 2.9 hectares.<ref name="designbrief2009">{{Cite | The wharf is constructed of concrete, and covers an area of 2.9 hectares.<ref name="designbrief2009">{{Cite | ||
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| | url = http://www.queenswharf.org.nz/ | | url = http://www.queenswharf.org.nz/ | ||
| }}</ref> It is 350 metres long by 85 metres wide, and is 3 metres above ]. |
}}</ref> It is 350 metres long by 85 metres wide, and is 3 metres above ]. Up until 2010, two sheds (built in 1911 and 1914) stood on the wharf. Shed 11 at the far end of the wharf was dismantled in late 2010. This shed was replaced by ''The Cloud'' which was used as a place of congregation for the ]. Shed 10 remains but was heavily refurbished for the World Cup.<ref name="redfencewalk">{{Cite | ||
| | last = Ports of Auckland | | last = Ports of Auckland | ||
| | title = Red Fence Heritage Walk | | title = Red Fence Heritage Walk | ||
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| The original wharf was built in 1852 and constructed from wood. It was replaced in the early 1900s with a ferro-concrete wharf. The original name was '''Queen Street Wharf'''.<ref name="redfencewalk"/> | The original wharf was built in 1852 and constructed from wood. It was replaced in the early 1900s with a ferro-concrete wharf. The original name was '''Queen Street Wharf'''.<ref name="redfencewalk"/> | ||
| ⚫ | Up until 2010 the wharf and its sheds were used as a cargo wharf by ] (POAL). The deck of the wharf was often used for parking import vehicles. The northwestern shed was used as a ], and the southeastern was used by POAL and ] for storage and customs processing.<ref name="designbrief2009"/> | ||
| ⚫ | ==Current use of the wharf |
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| ⚫ | ==Current use of the wharf== | ||
| The wharf |
The wharf was sold to the ] and the ] who each paid $20 million to ].<ref>{{Cite news | ||
| | last = Vaughan | | last = Vaughan | ||
| | first = Gareth | | first = Gareth | ||
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| ===2009 design competition=== | ===2009 design competition=== | ||
| A competition to outline a plan for renewing of the wharf for the ] and beyond began on 24 August 2009. After strong criticism of the quality of the designs from many sources (including Auckland Mayor ]), the competition took a back foot and the winner never announced.<ref name="spruceup" |
A competition to outline a plan for renewing of the wharf for the ] and beyond began on 24 August 2009. After strong criticism of the quality of the designs from many sources (including Auckland Mayor ]), the competition took a back foot and the winner never announced.<ref name="spruceup">{{Cite news | ||
| ⚫ | | last = Orsman | ||
| ⚫ | | first = Bernard | ||
| ⚫ | | title = From grand designs to $10m wharf spruce-up | ||
| ⚫ | | work = The New Zealand Herald | ||
| ⚫ | | accessdate = 2010-01-02 | ||
| ⚫ | | date = 2009-12-08 | ||
| ⚫ | | url = http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10614079 | ||
| ⚫ | }}</ref> | ||
| <ref name="flop">{{Cite news | <ref name="flop">{{Cite news | ||
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| | url = http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10606264 | | url = http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10606264 | ||
| }}</ref> | }}</ref> | ||
| ===The Cloud=== | |||
| After the failure of the design competition, a temporary multifunction building was created. At a cost of about $10 million, ''The Cloud'' which is a long waving-shaped structure. | |||
| ==References== | ==References== | ||
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Queens Wharf is a concrete wharf in Auckland, New Zealand, that continues off Queen Street (the main street in central Auckland). It was previously owned and used by Ports of Auckland. In 2010 it was sold to the Auckland Regional Council and the New Zealand Government, and it was transformed to act as "Party Central" for the 2011 Rugby World Cup.
Location and description
The wharf is located at the intersection of Quay Street and Queen Street on Auckland's waterfront, and it runs north-northeast into Waitemata Harbour. It is located near Auckland's historic Ferry Building, and lies parallel to the nearby Princes Wharf (to the west) and Captain Cook Wharf (east).
The wharf is constructed of concrete, and covers an area of 2.9 hectares. It is 350 metres long by 85 metres wide, and is 3 metres above sea level. Up until 2010, two sheds (built in 1911 and 1914) stood on the wharf. Shed 11 at the far end of the wharf was dismantled in late 2010. This shed was replaced by The Cloud which was used as a place of congregation for the Rugby World Cup 2011. Shed 10 remains but was heavily refurbished for the World Cup.
History
The original wharf was built in 1852 and constructed from wood. It was replaced in the early 1900s with a ferro-concrete wharf. The original name was Queen Street Wharf.
Up until 2010 the wharf and its sheds were used as a cargo wharf by Ports of Auckland (POAL). The deck of the wharf was often used for parking import vehicles. The northwestern shed was used as a cool store, and the southeastern was used by POAL and MAF for storage and customs processing.
Current use of the wharf
The wharf was sold to the Auckland Regional Council and the government who each paid $20 million to Ports of Auckland.
2009 design competition
A competition to outline a plan for renewing of the wharf for the Rugby World Cup 2011 and beyond began on 24 August 2009. After strong criticism of the quality of the designs from many sources (including Auckland Mayor John Banks), the competition took a back foot and the winner never announced.
The Cloud
After the failure of the design competition, a temporary multifunction building was created. At a cost of about $10 million, The Cloud which is a long waving-shaped structure.
References
- Orsman, Bernard (16 June 2009). "Historic-wharf buyback a done deal". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 1 January 2010.
- ^ Queens Wharf Design Competition Brief Stage One, 2009, retrieved 23 August 2009
- ^ Ports of Auckland, Red Fence Heritage Walk (PDF), retrieved 31 December 2009
- Vaughan, Gareth (15 June 2009). "Govt, ARC buying Queens Wharf". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 2 January 2010.
- Press Release: Ports of Auckland (15 June 2009). "POAL to sell Queens Wharf for $40m". Scoop. Retrieved 2 January 2010.
- Orsman, Bernard (8 December 2009). "From grand designs to $10m wharf spruce-up". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 2 January 2010.
- Rudman, Brian (30 October 2009). "ARC chief savages Queens Wharf contest 'flop'". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 2 January 2010.
External links
- Te Ara - painting of the wharf by Edward Gifford in 1887.
- Queens Wharf - 'Opening the Red Gates' Design Competition - official website of the 2009 wharf design competition.
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