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Lagoon Edge is set to be upgraded, with new furniture, more space and lighting The work will take nine months to complete Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board Chair Maria Meridith has welcomed the upgrade |
Panmure’s Lagoon Edge is set for a glow-up with an upgrade that celebrates the cultural and historical significance of area.
The mahi consists of new seating, public toilets, drinking fountains, cycle parking, better lighting, a skatepark spectator area and more.
Maungakiekie Local board chair Maria Meredith says the work will massively improve the area.
“The Lagoon Drive enhancements will transform the area, unlocking better access, more public space, and providing a much-improved area for our community to enjoy.
“With the new Panmure Bridge on track to open by mid-2025, we’ll have two new assets and improved connectivity around Lagoon Drive, which is really exciting.”
The project is being carried out by Eke Panuku, working alongside Mana Whenua and the Maungakiekie - Tāmaki Local Board, and is expected to take nine months to complete.
More public space will also be created through moving the Lagoon Pool and Leisure Centre fence line back to create a greater reserve area. New trees will also be planted, with additional planting and landscaping elements.
Overview of the Lagoon Edge Reserve upgrades:
- New amenities
New seating, picnic tables, drinking fountains, signage, artwork, cycle parking, lighting and a skatepark spectator area.
- More public space
Relocation of the Lagoon Pool and Leisure Centre fence line to create more public space in the reserve area.
- Improved pathways
Better access to the lagoon and Panmure Town Centre and make the reserve more pedestrian-friendly and accessible.
- A planter box divider
New planter will improve pedestrian safety to help separate the current footpath from the road.
- A new public toilet
Located next to the public carpark and bike parking.
- New landscaping and native trees
Improved biodiversity, increase wildlife habitat, and other environmental outcomes.
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