What, When, Where
Project milestones
Stage |
Focus |
Activity |
Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
|
One |
Initiation |
Initial site preparation Preliminary Design & Consents submitted |
October 2025 - mid 2026 |
|
Two |
Detailed Design |
Initial detailed design work completed Detailed design underway Site preparation continues Construction staging wharves created Marine mammal management (kororā) Early piling work begins Construction site office set up at Interislander |
We are here |
|
Three |
Major construction |
Removal of redundant structures completed Detailed design complete Existing dock wharf work undertaken Wharf extension progresses Piling Work completed Walkway and Linkspan designed and installed |
Late 2026 - end 2028 |
|
Four |
Commissioning |
New ferry infrastructure work completed Move to operational commissioning support |
2029 |
Please note that while work will be delivered in stages, work is progressing at pace and there will be an overlap between stages.
Where have we got to?
Early Works
It may or may not be noticeable, but there's been plenty already done for the project at Kaiwharawhara. The priority has been preparing the ferry project site for construction through early/enabling works. This includes:
- Ground investigations
- Relocation of services
- Removal of old structures (disused linkspans and piles)
- Temporary staging infrastructure to support construction at main project site
- Early procurement of long lead materials to start piling work
Site Preparation
As we move closer to major construction at Kaiwharawhara, we will continue to focus on removing existing infrastructure that is no longer required.
Given the need to keep the Interislander ferries running without disruption we are doing more preparation work so we can work effectively in what is a very small area. This means some juggling of how the site will function while still maintaining ferry operations and preparation activity. We're working closely with KiwiRail / Interislander staff so modifications to the ferry terminal area is understood and there is a construction site premises near the work.
Barges and staging wharves will become even more important, especially as equipment arrives on site in readiness for major works. Piling is also a key feature that starts now, a critical component that underpins all the work ahead.
This photo is from June 2026 and shows piles awaiting removal