Work details
Our investigation and planning work includes:
- surveying infrastructure
- hazardous building material surveys
- soil testing to identify potential contamination
- cultural impact assessment
- ecological, archaeological, and heritage investigations
- refining options for managing waste from the demolition.
Understanding the cultural significance and history
We are working with mana whenua to better understand the cultural significance and history of the site. We will then use this information to help inform our work.
Their input has helped shape the plan of the works including how much underground infrastructure will be removed from the site and how demolition waste is managed.
Why we're doing this work
It’s important we carry out this planning work before demolition begins to make sure we understand the full size and scope of the works.
This will allow us to plan the demolition and manage potential impacts on the environment and any potential archaeological or culturally significant sites that may need to be protected during the works. This work will be used to support resource consent applications to undertake the works.
Next steps
Once this investigation and planning work is done, we will begin the process of applying for the necessary consents for demolition and will hire a contractor to carry out the work.
We expect demolition to begin in early 2025 and to take around 4 years to complete.