Train station upgrade projects
Current projects
Design Process and Public Feedback
Public consultation was done in the first half of 2022, to ensure that local stakeholders had an opportunity to provide input into the design and revitalization of the subway. Further to this consultation and in light of design considerations, some updates have been made to the proposed designs.
Illuminated handrails and pelmet tunnel lighting
New lighting on the handrails and in the tunnel will enable safer use of the subway, ramps and stairs.
Surface and flooring cosmetic upgrade
New floor surfaces will be easier to clean and create a fresh look and feel in the tunnel. Metlink Lime Green was proposed for the floor surface but has been changed to the darker Metlink Blue to reduce the appearance of wear and tear.
Increased CCTV coverage
More cameras will be installed to provide greater security coverage in the tunnel and accessways.
Public announcement system
A PA system will be integrated into the lighting.
Entry canopies
Canopies will cover entries into the subway for greater visibility and wayfinding. The proposed design has been refined to a simpler structure with lighting added to provide light at the entrance to stairs and ramps.
Illuminated handrails, improved stair surface, entrance canopy
Illuminated handrails, improved tunnel surface, improved wayfinding
Cultural designs
Baked Design continues to provide cultural designs for use within the subway. They have provided a range of linear and feature patterns for use as wall details, pelmet façade decal and projected imagery.
Items Outside Scope of the Project
Unfortunately, the following items are not within the scope of this cosmetic upgrade:
- Security patrolling throughout the subway.
- Construction of an overpass/bridge in lieu of the subway.
- Re-grading of the access ramp.
Project Update July 2023
Entry portals
Portals are now fully installed with operational CCTV, LED lighting and vinyl lettering
Walls and ceilings
Walls are now fully rendered and waterproofed, with final paint occurring to the last wall inside the subway.
Pelmet lighting
Pelmets are fully installed on the northern side of the tunnel, and install is underway on the southern side. This will be complete by late August.
Flooring upgrade
The majority of subway floors have been ground back to prepare for the application of flooring product. High friction flooring product will be applied progressively through August.
Handrails
Illuminated handrails are now installed on ramps and stairs. Full length non-illuminated handrails will also be added to the subway tunnel once wall and floor upgrades are finished in August.
Cultural imagery
Cultural panelling and landscape murals will be sandblasted into the ramp walls later in August.
Delays and Issues
There have been steady cases of vandalism against pieces of work already completed – examples include spraypainting of walls, scratching and removal of render before it is dry, and deliberate spilling of plaster/concrete through the subway. Unfortunately, this means contractors need to spend time with repairs and rework, which has contributed to delays in work being completed against the original schedule.
Regular instances of poor, antisocial and threatening behaviour towards contractors on site has occurred, including intimidation and abuse. These occurrences often lead to contractors temporarily leaving the site for their safety, and contributes to delays in work completion.
Significant inclement weather has sometimes impacted on the use of powered equipment in the subway, or the completion of electrical works.
Metlink is incredibly appreciative of the patience and understanding being shown by the vast majority of users. Our aim is to deliver an upgraded asset that allows for safer, more enjoyable thoroughfare and use of public transport into the future.
The main tunnel and access ramps are being strengthened. This includes spraying additional concrete, and increasing the foundations of ramp walls. The subway will then undergo a cosmetic upgrade, which will include repainting and surface upgrades, as well as the installation of new lighting, CCTV and accessible handrails.
All accessways stay open, and some areas will be hoarded off.
Accessways will stay open. Some construction may be noisy, but will be reduced as much as possible.
June Update: Concrete spraying is underway, and the northern wall will be completed by the end of June. Hoarding will be relocated to switch works to the southern wall by end of June. Strengthening props will be installed in both entry ramps on 26 June. Cosmetic upgrades will occur throughout July/August, which will include surface upgrades, pelmet lighting, entrance portals and additional CCTV.
The main tunnel and access ramps are being strengthened. This includes spraying additional concrete, and increasing the foundations of ramp walls.
The subway will then undergo a cosmetic upgrade, which will include repainting and surface upgrades, as well as the installation of new lighting, CCTV and accessible handrails.
All accessways stay open, and some areas will be hoarded off.
Accessways will stay open. Some construction may be noisy, but will be reduced as much as possible.
June Update: Concrete spraying is underway, and is likely to be completed late June. Strengthening portals are all installed. Cosmetic upgrades will occur throughout June-August, which will include surface upgrades, pelmet lighting, entrance portals and additional CCTV.
The Woburn Station building is being upgraded with a larger waiting area and more seating, while maintaining the historical character, where possible. Some of the works will need to happen outside of scheduled train service hours.
When trains are running, use temporary shelter on platform during upgrade works.
Completed projects
2024
- Awarua Street: Shelter refurbishment - completed January 2024
- Plimmerton: New platform - completed January 2024
- Paremata: South building demolition and new shelter addition - completed January 2024
- Ngauranga: Subway Upgrades – completed January 2024
2023
- Pomare: Subway upgrades - completed July 2023
- Petone: Shelter upgrade & platform works - completed July 2023
- Kenepuru: Shelter replacement - completed June 2023
- Wingate: Shelter replacement - completed May 2023
- Ava: South pedestrian bridge cosmetic upgrades - completed April 2023
- Wingate: South pedestrian bridge cosmetic upgrades - completed March 2023
- Pomare: Shelter replacement - completed March 2023
- Mana: Subway strengthening - completed January 2023
- Paraparaumu: Roof replacement - completed January 2023
- Waikanae: Additional shelters - completed January 2023
2022
- All Stations: Snapper readers installed on platforms - completed November 2022
- Linden: Shelter refurbishment - completed September 2022
- Waterloo: Additional shelters on Platform 1 - Completed June 2022
- Paremata: North shelter refurbishment - Completed May 2022
- Heretaunga: New shelter completed January 2022
2021
- Trentham: New platform completed November 2021
- Wallaceville: New platform completed November 2021
- Upper Hutt: Carpark upgrades - Completed April 2021
- Wingate: Footbridge strengthening completed 2021