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New ferries for the future Learn more about our plans to replace the Interislander ferry fleet and redevelop facilities in Picton.
Why new About the
ferries? new ships
KiwiRail is progressing plans to replace the The new ferries will be bigger, cleaner and
current fleet of three ferries with two new, more modern than the current ferries. The
larger rail-enabled ferries from 2024. sister ships will be fitted out with modern
propulsion technology that will improve
Our current ferries need to be replaced due to
maneuverability and reduce wake.
their age and we’re planning for future growth
in passenger numbers and freight volumes. Cleaner, more efficient engines will contribute
to KiwiRail’s goal of reducing carbon emissions
This project represents a transformational
by 30% by 2030 and being carbon neutral by
investment in critical infrastructure that also
2050. The Interislander currently comprises
provides an iconic New Zealand experience.
40% of KiwiRail’s carbon emissions.
This once-in-a-generation investment is
expected to generate significant tourism,
economic and environmental benefits for Scale of the new ship
the whole of New Zealand. compared to a current one.
New
Ship
NEW SHIP 220M
KAITAKI
KAITAKI 180M
Project
milestones
October December Early
2019 2019 2020
Community Refine design after
engagement on community feedback.
Waitohi/Picton Terminal early design Phase two of community
engagement
Pre-concept design
Wellington Terminal
Start procurement
New Ships process for
new ships
Key features
The key components of the
AUCKLAND project include procuring
two new sister ships
of the project Hamilton
and upgrading both the
Wellington and Waitohi/
Picton ferry terminals.
Te Kuiti The new ships will be
220 metres long,
compared to the current
Taumarunui
The Interislander provides a 180 metres. They will
crucial link for KiwiRail’s Auckland AUCKLAND
provide a maximum
to Christchurch freight route. Waiouru
capacity of up to 45%
more people and freight
than the current fleet.
Palmerston North While we won’t require all
Ships designed to comply with this capacity immediately,
Otaki
existing conditions for vessel wake it gives us room to grow
in the Marlborough Sounds. Otaki WELLINGTON and meet future demand.
Picton
Picton WELLINGTON
Blenheim Blenheim
Kaikoura
Wellington and Picton terminals
Kaikoura
will need to be reconfigured to
CHRISTCHURCH
accommodate the new fleet and
integrate with the local rail and
roading infrastructure.
CHRISTCHURCH
Early to Mid Mid Mid to Late
2020 2020 2020 2021 2022 2024/2025
Lodge resource Design Construction Construction
consent complete starts complete
applications
Concept Public Lodge resource Design complete Construction
design consultation consent Construction complete
applications starts
Issue request Contract Construction Ships
for proposals to awarded starts arrive
shipyards early 2021The new terminal design:
Proposals to manage community impacts
The diagram to the right shows the proposed Rail corridor
layout of the new terminal and changes to Sections of the rail corridor may need to
the rail corridor and roading network being be widened and could encroach closer to some
considered to mitigate the impacts of the adjacent properties. In that event, we may put
new ships. in place acoustic walls to reduce noise.
Port Roading
The new Interislander terminal building will Bigger ships mean longer trains. A key option
service both rail and ferry passengers. being considered is to build a bridge over the
We’re still working through the size rail line at Dublin Street. This would allow road
requirements of the new terminal and are users to avoid wait times of up to 60 minutes
exploring both two and three storey options. when trains are coming on or off the ferries.
The terminal will offer a modern customer An overbridge may require the closure of
experience with state-of-the-art check in. Market Street meaning some people would
The new wharf will be 280 metres long, have to take alternative routes and their
compared to the current wharves that are journeys could be up to one minute longer.
160 metres and 186 metres long. The other significant road transport change
Other works include construction of a seawall being explored is to close Broadway at the level
and new jetties. The existing jetties will be crossing and create a cul-de-sac. This would
demolished and we are exploring options for improve safety at the complex intersection but
new jetties. increase journey times for some.
How the new
Interislander ferry might
appear in the new berth.Waitohi/Picton ferry
precinct redevelopment
Overpass to upper Rail Possible short arm Bluebridge Primary Transition berth
level linkspan turntable wharf berth Interislander berth and possible
backup berth
and cruise ship
berth
Overpass to lower
level linkspan
Extended rail platform
for Coastal Pacific
Replacement
wharf
Vehicle
marshalling area Two level road/rail
linkspan
Transition and
/
possible backup
linkspan
Ferry/rail terminal
New jetties
(possible layout)
Improved pedestrian
connections to
Waitohi/Picton foreshore
Terminal
parking
RD
ON
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Rail yard
LA
Bluebridge terminal
LONDON QUAY
and marshalling
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Waitohi culvert
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AUCKLAND ST (SH
OH
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Possible
WA
construction
staging site
DUBLIN ST
DUBLIN ST
Possible minor
reconfiguration of Possible widening
intersection and footpath of rail corridor
MA RK ET ST
Possible closure and Retaining walls /
cul-de-sac at Market St Possible acoustic walls
DE VO N ST
Possible overbridge
HIGH ST
at Dublin St
Possible level
BROADWAY crossing upgrade
BROADWAY with new footpath
Possible state and barrier arms
Possible closure
highway route installed
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to vehicles
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RConsidering the
larger ships will affect the traffic and whether
further improvements are needed.
land transport Key considerations will be the access route to
the port, walking and cycling impacts, safety,
implications increased wait times at level crossings and
other impacts on journey times.
The roading changes are subject to a joint
transport investigation. In the next section
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency with KiwiRail of this brochure, we invite you to share your
and Port Marlborough are jointly investigating views on how you travel in this area, in case
the transport network adjacent to the port. The there is opportunity to improve other walking,
investigation will consider how introduction of the cycling and road facilities.
Complete the feedback form on the next page
have or use our interactive online platform via our website at
your
say www.pictonferryprecinct.co.nz
Questions? Ring us at 0800 NEW FERRY (639 33779)
next After we’ve completed this public consultation, we’ll
steps take on board your feedback and submit our resource
consent applications.
Visit the project website at: www.pictonferryprecinct.co.nz
stay Subscribe to our electronic newsletter
informed Email the project team at: irex.project.team@kiwirail.co.nz
Attend public open days.
Please post your completed form to:
Attn: Ferry precinct feedback
Port Marlborough, PO Box 111, Picton 7250Share your views
1. Please tell us your thoughts about the plans
for upgrading the Waitohi/Picton ferry precinct.
DUBLIN ST
(SH1)
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2. Have we missed any important impacts
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of the project? Please explain.
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3. What do you like or dislike about traveling
or moving about in this area?
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Transport investigation
focus area
4. What safety hazards do you think are in
the area?
Share your views continued over pageShare your views
5. If both the rail crossings in Waitohi/Picton were 9. If Kent Street became the main route for all
blocked for up to six minutes, how might that ferry traffic, how might that affect you?
affect you?
10. If Kent Street was the main ferry traffic route,
how do you think it might change the way
people use other streets like Dublin Street,
6. If the Dublin Street rail crossing was blocked Wairau Road and Auckland Street?
for up to an hour, meaning you’d have to use
the Wairau Road crossing, how might that
affect you?
11. What opportunities can you think of that might
help us manage effects of people, vehicles and
freight moving to and from the port?
7. The option to construct a Dublin Street
overbridge and close Market Street, mean
some journeys will require a different route
and take up to one minute longer.
Tell us which option you prefer.
12. What changes would you like to see that would
I support the Dublin Street overbridge option encourage you to travel on a bike, on foot or by
micro-mobility means?
Keep the level crossing
Other, please explain:
13. When travelling in the area in the last month/
year, please indicate how you have travelled:
8. Creating a cul-de-sac at Broadway would Walking or running
improve safety but create longer journeys for Cycling, scootering or skateboarding
some. Tell us what you think of this option.
Wheelchair or mobility scooter
Private car (whether as a driver or passenger)
Taxi
Commercial truck or van
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