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Judges Bay improvements

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Work on improving the beach and swimming area in Judges Bay will begin in 2010. The beach will be enhanced with sand to create a larger and more attractive shoreline for people to enjoy at all tides. Further work will focus on improvements to the foreshore environment.

The project will be delivered in two stages.

Stage one

Stage one will create an all tide beach with a larger sand covered area for people to use. Works will involve dredging and removal of sediment within the bay and the placement of sand to create an extended beach. Stage one is due for completion by September 2010.

Research studies are underway to investigate the environmental factors that will inform the beach replenishment works. Stability of the beach, water quality and environmental effects are important considerations.

Stage two

Stage two will focus on the foreshore environment via the development and implementation of a landscape plan.

While the scope and nature of improvements is yet to be finalised, we are looking to improve pedestrian access and facilities, and introduce new paving, seating and fixtures. Important consideration will be given to the rich history of Judges Bay in all designs.

Stage two is due for completion in June 2011.

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Judges Bay

Judges Bay is a tidal basin that connects with Hobson Bay via a channel between Tamaki Drive and Point Resolution.

The bay is east of the CBD on the southern shores of the Waitemata Harbour. It is bordered by Dove-Myer Robinson Park to the west and Parnell Baths to the east.

The base of Tamaki Drive and the railway corridor forms the northern shoreline, separating Judges Bay from the Waitemata harbour.

The area has a rich Maori and European history.

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Judges Bay beach

At high tide there is a beach at the western end of Judges Bay. The beach has some good quality sand but the area is narrow. Swimming is possible in the bay at high tide but the water is relatively shallow.

As the tide falls the muddy seabed becomes exposed. Rocks, oyster shells and silt create an unpleasant and unattractive surface that is unsuitable for recreational use.

Overall, the condition of the beach at Judges Bay prevents people enjoying full recreational potential.

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Have your say

The public will be invited to provide feedback on draft designs in early 2010.

In the meantime, please contact us if you would like to give feedback or be added to our contact list. If you want to be kept informed of the progress of this project you will need to provide your name and contact details.

Public information day

A public information day about the upgrade is being held on Saturday 5 December at Parnell Community Centre, Jubilee building, 545 Parnell Road from 10am to 1pm. People are invited to talk with the project team and view draft plans and images.

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Updated November 2009