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Project introduction

As part of wider plans to improve public transport in the northwest of Auckland, a new bus station at Westgate is being constructed. The station will connect local bus services with WX1 express services to the city centre.

  • Estimated project dates

    Jan 2024–Jun 2026
  • Project type

    Public transport
  • Project status

    Consenting, Design

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About the project

The northwest of Auckland is growing and we’re working to provide better public transport choices for everyone who lives in and visits the area.

In November 2023, Auckland Transport launched the Western Express, WX1, service as part of its new bus network for west and northwest Auckland.

Auckland Transport: West Auckland Network Map(external link)

Auckland Transport: WX1 Lincoln Te Atatū Bus Interchanges via Northwestern Motorway to City Centre timetable(external link)

The WX1 service was enabled by  new and extended bus shoulder lanes on Northwestern Motorway, and several new bus stops and shelters including at Westgate, to provide short term improvements while plans for the Northwest Busway progress.

Northwestern Bus Improvements project(external link)

The new Westgate station is a key part of the Te Ara Hauāuru - Northwest Busway project which will deliver a busway alongside State Highway 16 (SH16) from Brigham Creek to the Auckland city centre.

When complete, the Westgate station will replace the temporary on-street bus stops currently in operation at Kedgley Road (by the Maki Street intersection).

This work is being led by NZTA in partnership with Te Kawerau ā Maki and other iwi partners.

Te Kawerau ā Maki(external link)

The project received $50m from Government through the Infrastructure Reference Group (IRG) fund to enable advance delivery of the local portion of the Westgate bus station.

  • Project timeline
    • January 2024: Design transferred from AT to NZTA
    • February – June 2024: Design review of preferred station arrangement and completion of preliminary design
    • Mid to late 2024: Complete detailed design and issue consents
    • Late 2024: Commence earth works
    • June 2025: Award and commence station construction work
    • Mid 2026: Construction completion
    • From mid 2026: Station operational (Managed by AT and subject to planning)
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  • Connect passengers on local bus services to future rapid transit network

    NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) has endorsed the Northwest Rapid Transit Investment Case recommending a busway alongside State Highway 16 between Brigham Creek and the city centre. The project team will now seek to obtain statutory approvals for the project, likely via the Fast Track Approvals Act.

    As funding for delivery becomes available, the Northwest Busway project will be built in stages prioritising benefits to West Aucklanders sooner and focuses on more people benefitting from faster and more reliable journeys, as quickly as possible, while building on the popular WX1 service.

    Integration with the Northwest Busway  has created the opportunity for a more efficient station, and for all platforms to be located off-street. The bus station will be at the heart of a public transport network for Northwest Auckland, connecting local bus users with express services to and from the city centre as well as around the north west. The Northwest Busway includes a park and ride station at Brigham Creek and stations at Westgate, Royal Road, Lincoln Road, Te Atatū, Point Chevalier and Western Springs.

    Learn more about our plans by visiting the project page below.

    Te Ara Hauāuru – Northwest Rapid Transit

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Key features and benefits

The  Westgate station will:

  • Improve passenger transfers between Westgate and the city centre.
  • Support the growth in volume and movement of buses to and from the northwest and the wider network.
  • Provide a key local bus destination and allows people to transfer to local bus services.

  • Location

    The Westgate station is being built adjacent to Gunton Drive, between Tawhia Drive and Kedgley Road, on land alongside the motorway.

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  • Station design

    Responsibility for the delivery of the station transferred from Auckland Transport to NZTA in 2024 to enable better integration with plans for the Northwest Busway along SH16 as part of Te Ara Hauāuru – Northwest Busway.

    Te Ara Hauāuru – Northwest Busway

    The station will provide:

    • an enhanced level of service, security and shelter for passengers
    • a design that maximises natural light and the sense of space
    • intuitive orienteering and wayfinding
    • weather proof waiting areas for passengers
    • further bus layover spaces to cater for growth and maintain operational reliability
    • public toilets and customer service centre
    • future proofed for electric bus charging.
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  • Security features

    The station will include safety and security features for passengers using the station, from early morning to late at night. These include:

    • large glazed areas to increase permeability through the station
    • CCTV operating at all times
    • increased lighting
    • help points with 24/7 emergency telephone.
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  • Customer facilities

    The bus station will provide customers with:

    • location close to shopping centres, workplaces and other public amenities
    • comfortable seating areas to wait for a bus
    • digital message boards with real-time passenger bus service information
    • bus ticket machines and easy access for those walking or cycling
    • bike parking
    • short term parking zone for passenger drop off and pick up
    • protection from the weather
    • customer service centre
    • space for a potential retail kiosk
    • public toilets.
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  • Funding

    The project received $50m from Government through the Infrastructure Reference Group (IRG) fund to enable advance delivery of the local portion of the Westgate bus station.

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