Submissions E: Waterfront Plan

Princes Wharf It appears that Princes Wharf has been omitted from the DWP. Except for its suggested retention as the primary cruise ship terminal in the short term. No project proposals are mentioned in the DWP for Princes Wharf (Pg 10). I am advised that recent surveys by cruise ship operators of passengers who have used Pricnes Wharf facilities are positive (if councillors have not seen this information they should request it). The Cruise Ship industry can make Princes Wharf facilities work to the satisfaction of cruise ship passengers. It is submitted that Princes Wharf needs to continue as Auckland’s Primary Cruise Ship terminal for as long as reasonably possible. It is submitted that various requirements and conditions for the public use of and access to parts of Princes Wharf need to be actively enforced, so that the public vision and aspirations that accompanied the relevant resource consents for the Princes Wharf development are given effect. It is also submitted that options for re-use of the cruise ship terminal facilities - in the event they are vacated by the cruise ship industry - be explored, and that such options should include the activities and uses which were expected from the redevelopment of Princes Wharf.

Submission 5: The Draft Waterfront Plan needs to provide for Princes Wharf. Proposals are required to improve Cruise Ship handling facilities in the short term, and to ensure that the public amenity conditions of Princes Wharf resource consents are given effect.