The build

This page gives an overview of the pathway build. For the latest build news, please see our Construction updates page.

Here’s an overview of the technical, design and construction work already completed and that to come.

2015

Construction in parks begins

2015

2016

Initial group of park paths completed

At Archibald, Olympic and McLeod parks. The technical work on the boardwalk design begins.

2016

2017

Second group of park paths completed

Roberts Field and Tiriroa Reserve.

2017

2018

Pontoon at Archibald Park built

2018

2020

Work on Rizal Reserve section begins

2020

2021

Preliminary design

Technical work began on preliminary and detailed design for Areas One and Two.

Public consultation run from 22 November to 20 December.

2021

November 2022

Rizal Reserve to Sandy Lane

Connector path completed.

November 2022

November 2023

Additional funding

Approved by CIP. Project has been paused for 8 months.

November 2023

December 2023

Construction begins in Te Atatū South

Site offices opened and first pile in the ground.

December 2023

March 2024

Haulage road constructed

March 2024

May 2024

First headstock installed

May 2024

June 2024

First beam installed

June 2024

July 2024

First decking laid

Te Kōwhai Nui

July 2024

2024

NW Cycleway Connection superstructure completion

And haulage road removed.

2024

Early-mid 2025

NW Cycleway Connection complete

Early-mid 2025

Mid 2026

Horowai Connection complete

Mid 2026

Mid-late 2026

Utilities completion

Mid-late 2026

A project overview timeline and a consultation timeline are also available.