Managing the impact of construction
Keeping the city and businesses operating as close to possible as usual during the transformational change that many spaces in the city are undergoing is a high priority for us. We work with major projects to manage the impacts of construction – from noise to visual impact, cleanliness and access for supplies, customers and workers - and minimise disruption to the surrounding community wherever possible.
We’re working with the project teams behind big infrastructure works like City Rail Link to get well-considered and fully integrated development response programmes in place.
These programmes need to start with high quality engagement and communication with surrounding community members and extend to a tailored suite of tools that can help reduce the impacts of construction. The kinds of things that can be put in place include:
- Business mentors, advisory services and social media training for businesses
- Wayfinding to help people navigate the changing area
- Activations like pop up public spaces, performers and art installations
- Traffic and pedestrian monitoring and management to ensure that people and goods can access and get around during the works
- Improvements to building frontages and attractive site hoardings
Support available for businesses impacted by Midtown Construction
Small Business Support Programme (SBSP)
The SBSP offers tailored support and services for small businesses during construction across the wider midtown area. It aims to help small businesses grow resilience and adapt to the changing environment, and prepare to take advantage of the opportunities that will come with the City Rail Link and the regeneration of midtown.
The SBSP can provide:
- A free independent business connector for businesses to help identify their specific needs and guide them towards tailored support options.
- Microgrants are available to help businesses’ digital strategy, increasing the attractiveness of shopfronts, business innovation and support for staff wellbeing.
- Support for expanded outdoor dining - Auckland Council will help businesses expand outdoor dining in new streetscapes, as permitted by the Street Trading Bylaw, by providing support with licensing, fees, and equipment.
- Temporary signage to help people find businesses while there is work nearby.
- Activating midtown through events and activations
Further information about the support available to businesses in the midtown area, eligibility criteria, how to apply and more is available here.
City Rail Link (CRL) Targeted Hardship Fund (THF)
More information about the THF eligibility, including assessment criteria and information on how to apply, can be found here.
Get in touch
If you have any questions about the impact of construction in the city and how it’s managed, we’d be happy to hear from you. Find out how to get in touch here.
