Coastal
Point England Beach
Point England, Auckland
| Client: | Auckland Council |
|---|---|
| Completion: | 2009 |
| Services: | Feasibility Design, Preliminary Design*, Resource Consenting*, Detailed Design*, Construction Documentation, Tender Stage Services, Construction Stage Services |
| Scope: | Beach replenishment, naturalistic groynes, improved access |
| Budget: | $1.1 million
Note: Reasource Consent Planning and Design Services provided by Tonkin & Taylor as a sub-consultant to Urban Solutions |
Over the years Point England Beach had become eroded, impacting its
functionality as a public amenity. The design focused on replenishing sand and
constructing an artificial rock reef to transform the face of the coastline and
provide a recreational amenity for the community.
The project involved importing sand and constructing an artificial rock reef
structure (groyne) to ensure the beach retains it’s sand. As a result, 250m of
beach is now replenished, providing an all-tide sandy beach. This project was
included in the Council’s $10 million citywide coastal upgrade programme,
endorsed by the Arts, Culture and Recreation Committee in March 2009.
Urban Solutions was engaged by Auckland Council to be project managers
and designers for the beach project in partnership with Tonkin & Taylor. The
construction was carried out by Smith and Davies and the reef was constructed
by LandformsNZ.
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