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A natural amphitheatre is at the heart of designs for a second large park in Millwater. Developing Metro Park West, which Auckland Council is also calling Butler Stoney Park, will be a multi-year project for the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board.
Residents will be asked for feedback this month on a number of design options showing how the park could be developed – but already the bowl shaped natural lie of the land has provided a focus.
Local board chair Julia Parfitt says that the natural amphitheatre blends seamlessly into each design and the park will offer spaces for events, walking and picnics.
“Most importantly, because the terrain can become waterlogged in wet weather, stormwater run-off will be provided for,” she says.
“Wainui’s rolling hills and rural landscape have inspired the meadow and creek design while agriculture, timber milling and orchards are strong features of the industry and arbour designs.”
Design features include playgounds, car parking, walking trails, event spaces, picnic spots and a toilet.
The local board is keen to hear people’s views on which features they would like to see included in the final design.
The consultation period runs from September 3-30. There will be a drop-in session at Stoney Homestead, 12 Galbraith Greens, Millwater on Wednesday, September 12, from 6pm-8pm.
Starting this week, on September 3, you can also have your say online and view the design concepts on the Auckland Council website.
