Bledisloe Lane, Auckland CBD

A popular thoroughfare for inner city workers, theatre-goers and tourists as it is the lane which connects Wellesley Street to Aotea Square.

The transformation took place in 2014 and consisted of a new glass canopy and façade, complete with new waterproofing and tiles. This was incorporated into the City Center Masterplan and was noted as a hugely important segment of what is described as the city center pedestrian laneway circuit, running from Aotea Square to the Waterfront. The design also considers future upgrades to Wellesley Street and the proposed site of the Aotea City Rail Link Station, on Albert Street.

To expedite the construction works and ensure public safety, the lane was closed to pedestrians from late June to late September. Intermittent access was allowed depending on construction occurring that day, however customer access to New Zealand Post, Metro Centre and Bledisloe House main entrance was maintained throughout. Chelsea navigated continuous updates on programming to allow for everchanging access requirements to the public.