The Karanga-a-Hape Station precinct forms part of the CityRail Link, a transformational project that has reshaped Auckland's public transport network while delivering significant public realm improvements. New streetscapes, public spaces, garden beds and native street tree planting across Pitt Street, Beresford Square and Mercury Lane have created a greener, more connected and pedestrian-focused urban environment.
ScapeSpec supplied Structural Soil (SH060, SH206) and Tree Pit Media (TP120) for landscape planting and native street tree pits throughout the precinct. Designed to provide the optimum foundation for root growth and long-term plant health, these engineered media solutions address the challenges of urban tree growth, balancing limited rooting space, impervious surfaces and stormwater requirements. The result is a resilient landscape where nature and infrastructure work together, supporting healthy native planting and long-term urban performance for years to come.
Delivering multiple media blends into one of Auckland's busiest construction sites required precise coordination. With restricted access, staged works and multiple contractors operating across the precinct, ScapeSpec worked closely with project teams to ensure the right product was delivered and installed at the right time.
These green infrastructure elements contribute to a more attractive, liveable and sustainable city centre, helping create welcoming public spaces around one of Auckland's landmark transport projects.
