Tree Pits – Wynard Quarter, NZ
Case Study Information
Study Details
Purpose of Project:
Other
Streetscape renewal and enhancement
Installation Type:
Load-bearing cells
Tree Planting Date:
2010
Tree Species:
NZ Natives Various
Number of Trees Planted:
Large number
Tree Stock Size at Planting:
20 – 45L container
Number of Trees Surviving:
99%
Survival Assessment Date:
2018
Features:
Other WSUD type
Owner of Site:
Auckland Council
Study Contact Details
Contact Name:
Howell Davies|Senior Advisor Urban Forest. Kaihautu Te Ngahere O Papatuanuku
Contact Phone
Ddi +64 (09)8904280 | EXT (46)4280 |Mobile +64(0274)484993
Contact Email:
Howell Davies
Location Details
Location Address:
Auckland Waterfront. Wynyard Quarter, Jellicoe Street
Large number
Council/LGA:
Auckland Council
Technical Detail
If you require details not available here, see contact details.
Case Study Description
Further Details
Design &/or as constructed detail
V Shaped Tree Pits Plastic Sheet Lines
Depth of Engineered Space:
Volume of Engineered Space:
1,125m3
Drainage Type:
Resource/Image/Document:
CONNECT
Surface Treatment:
Growing Media Detail:
Specific Mix as per Auckland Council
Surrounding Site Soil Detail:
Highly Contaminated (Fuel) Sandy Soil
Surrounding Area Resource/Image/Document:
CONNECT
Watering Regime:
Manual
Maintenance Detail:
Non-Technical Detail
Challenges Overcome:
Justifying the need for tree trench space
Stakeholder Feedback:
Positive
Stakeholder Support for future projects of this kind:
Yes
Partners/Sponsors Information:
