Myers Park, an often under-appreciated asset in the central
city, with its collection of near 100-year-old trees including an avenue of
phoenix palms, was the focus of attention last weekend at an Auckland Council
open day. The open day, centred in the
heritage Myers Park Kindergarten building, featured the launch of a draft
development plan compiled by council which proposes a major revamp of the park
and its amenities.
Members of the public were invited to view details of the
plan and representatives from both council and the Waitemata Local Board were on
hand to answer questions. Free heritage
walks taking in the park’s artworks, historic buildings and entranceways were
also scheduled.
Submissions on the plan are invited before 24 June and more
information on the proposal can be found here. Funds of $500,000 have been set
aside by the Waitemata Local Board for implementation of the proposed works while
a CBD advisory board to council has recommended a further $3million be set aside for the project as part of its
City Transformation – Public Realm Upgrade Programme.
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