Upgrade for green oasis
HIVE OF ACTIVITY: Work is progressing well on the $2 million spruce-up of Lumsden Green in Newmarket.
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A $2 million upgrade of Lumsden Green is in full swing.
The Newmarket reserve on the corner of Broadway and Khyber Pass Rd has been a construction zone for the last 18 months.
The upgrade by the Auckland City Council follows improvements to the stormwater system to address flooding issues in the area.
When the transformation is completed in late March the popular park will boast an amphitheatre-like grassed area ideal for lunching, socialising and community events.
New spot and feature lighting is being installed so the park can be used safely at night.
Plans also include a stainless steel and glass canopy at the intersection of Broadway and Khyber Pass Rd and new deciduous trees.
New feature rocks have been placed under the paths as seats for passing pedestrians.
The walkways around the perimeter have been regraded and concreted and are being resurfaced in bluestone.
Stonemasons are also working on a bluestone wall which will retain the sloping grassy bank.
The Ted Smyth fountain is receiving an upgrade and will have new lighting and paving beneath it to allow alternative use as a performance space.
The park’s cast-iron cannon is in storage until it’s moved to a new location in Olympic Reserve.
The Marte Szirmay stainless steel sculpture has been removed and is in storage awaiting reinstallation.
The 12-metre wide pedestrian strip in front of the cafes and other businesses was completed before Christmas, allowing it to be used over the festive season.
The council says the new design will enhance the park’s role as a "green oasis" in the centre of Newmarket.
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