Growth in Auckland isn’t just about big council projects like new roads, major transport initiatives, or improved water services.
Local boards also fund projects, upgrades and facilities that build better neighbourhoods and help create great places to live.
Building better spaces and places is the priority, so check out these five local treasures supported or funded by the Albert-Eden Local Board:
Greenwoods Corner transport upgrades
Epsom’s Greenwoods Corner is a safer and better-connected town centre, following a much-needed transport upgrade.
Greenwoods Corner, an area located between Epsom and Royal Oak at the intersection of Pah Road and Manukau Road, is a thriving shopping village with restaurants, cafés, and retail businesses.
However, the current triangle-shaped layout of the intersection is unique because of the angle that Pah Road and Manukau Road connect, with kerbside parking located inside the intersection.
To improve safety for pedestrians, and to create easier connections, the Albert-Eden Local Board allocated $547,000 for the upgrade.
The upgrades covered a number of enchantments, such as: new traffic-light controlled crossing near 571 Manukau Road, realignment of the existing staggered crossing with traffic lights at 582 Manukau Road, rebuilding footpaths and installing yellow pavers and extending the kerb at the north-east corner of the intersection.
The result is a safer, better-connected, and overall improved town centre for Greenwoods Corner.
Oakley Creek bridge connections restored
The 2023 Auckland Anniversary floods wreaked havoc in many parts of Tāmaki Makaurau, including the popular Oakley Creek bridge connections at Craddock Street and Waterview Downs.
Both bridges had been out of action since January 23, 2023, and this year, both connections were restored, as well as wider landscaping and restoration work.
The community has welcomed the return of these key connections that link Avondale with the popular Waterview Path.
With these bridges repaired, there is also future work to do on the wider tracks and paths around Oakley Creek, with this work expected to start in 2026.
Plastic Fantastic in Point Chevalier
Seeing plastic near a beach isn’t a welcome site, unless it’s a new plastic bench seat.
At the picturesque Harbour View Reserve at Point Chevalier Beach, new plastic bench seating has replaced the older, wooden seats that had seen better days.
The new-look seats provide a more durable, reliable and sustainable product, and are made from the highest percentage of end-of-life plastic.
It’s the first time the local board has used the plastic seats, which are also a cheaper option than replacing the wooden type.
The seats are the perfect places to relax for the upcoming summer weather on the horizon.
Mt Albert War Memorial Hall glow-up
The Mount Albert War Memorial Hall has had a major facelift to improve the overall experience for the wide range of users in the popular facility.
Situated near the iconic Rocket Park and popular Mt Albert Recreation Centre, the hall was out of service for seven weeks, while it was upgraded with: new carpet, kitchen, toilets, new lights as well as a fresh paint job adding some fresh pop to the place.
The new-look facility retains its iconic 1970s architecture, but now has a more modern and practical interior, providing an enhanced experience for all users.
Safer school streets for Mount Albert
Getting to and from school is safer for Mount Albert’s Elim Christian School, thanks to transport upgrades funded by the Albert-Eden Local Board.
The board invested $200,000 into the new pedestrian crossing at McLean Street, as well as three additional speed humps (McLean St and Allendale Rd), to reduce vehicle speeds and create safer connections for all.
