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Beach Front Lane makeover to begin
Beach Front Lane makeover to begin
April 10, 2007
Work will begin in May on a major upgrade of Beach Front Lane in Browns Bay. The $3.3m project will take a year to complete and will transform the service lane into a pedestrian-friendly promenade linking the town centre to the beach. “This project will turn the town centre towards the beach, and emphasise Browns Bay’s unique seaside village feel,” North Shore City Council’s infrastructure and environment committee chairperson, Tony Barker, says.
The upgrade, which has been designed by award-winning landscape architects and urban designers Isthmus Group, will include: A timber boardwalk on the western edge of the reserve Transforming the lane into a “slow-way” with concrete surface and speed tables to keep traffic speed down and give pedestrians priority A wide paved footpath on the building side of the lane High quality street furniture and lighting.
“One of the main aims of the upgrade is to encourage businesses such as shops and cafes to turn to face the beach, to take advantage of the sea views and beachfront atmosphere,” Councillor Barker says. The beach reserve will remain essentially unchanged, to reflect the informal character of Browns Bay. Most of the parking along the lane will be changed from angle parking to parallel, with angle parking retained near the playground. The car park at the southern end of the lane will be reconfigured. The East Coast Bays Community Board and the people of Browns Bay have been involved throughout the planning of this project.
The upgrade was first planned as a result of feedback during consultation on the Browns Bay Centre Plan in 2001. “During the construction period, there will be some disruption at times for people who use the lane and adjoining buildings, and the reserve, but the lane will remain open to traffic,” Councillor Barker says. “We thank the Browns Bay community for bearing with us while the work is done, and we’re looking forward to creating a great beachfront promenade that the whole community can enjoy.”
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