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29 July 2025 
 
Phillip Hart 
[FYI request #31558 email] 
 
Kia ora Phillip, 
Your request for information under the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 
(LGOIMA) - CAS-1151931-Z2G7Z0 
I  refer  to  your  request  for  official  information  dated 13  July  2025 for  detailed  reasons  and  costs  for  the 
repeated and ongoing glazing work at the Newmarket railway station. 
The  glazing  work  at  Newmarket  Station  has  been  necessary  due  to  a  combination  of design  legacy 
issues, safety concerns, and infrastructure upgrades. 
Newmarket Station – Glazing Renewal Works 
Newmarket Station was originally designed to support diesel train services, which required enhanced 
ventilation to disperse exhaust fumes. To achieve this, the Remuera Road airbridge incorporated open 
“pivot-style” glazing units along the lower two-thirds of the structure, while the upper third remained open. 
Over time, the mechanisms within these pivot-style glazing units reached the end of their serviceable life 
and required replacement. Additionally, during adverse weather conditions, wind-driven rain was able to 
penetrate the bridge structure, creating slip hazards that led to temporary closures. 
Stage 1 Scope 
•  Replacing old pivot windows with full-height fixed glazing units to prevent water ingress and improve 
safety. 
•  Installing fixed louvres and new roofing/flashing on the top third of the airbridge. 
•  Using encapsulated scaffolding during rail closures and night shifts to minimize disruption. 
Given the airbridge’s importance as a key pedestrian connection and its close proximity to the rail corridor 
and overhead electric lines, the project was carefully staged using a suspended encapsulated scaffold 
system. This approach ensured safe working conditions for contractors while maintaining uninterrupted 
and secure access for the public throughout the duration of the works. 
To minimise disruption to rail services and station users, scaffolding systems were installed during planned 
rail network closures and overnight shifts. 
As part of this project, the end-of-life pivot windows at Grafton Train Station were also renewed. The 
associated costs for this work are included in the total project expenditure outlined below. 
Stage 1 Cost 
Total project cost is $1,653,635 which also included glazing renewal at Grafton Train Station. 
 
 
  



 
Stage 2 - Newmarket Station Weathertightness: 
Newmarket Station was originally designed to accommodate diesel train services, which required enhanced 
ventilation to disperse exhaust fumes. This was achieved through the installation of open glazing units at 
the lower levels of the building and by leaving the upper section of the station envelope open. 
With Auckland Transport’s transition to a fully electric fleet, the original ventilation requirements are no 
longer necessary. This has enabled the enclosure of the building envelope, significantly reducing water 
ingress that had previously caused slip hazards for both customers and staff, as well as damage to station 
assets. 
To minimise disruption to station operations and ensure the safety of both workers and the public, this 
project was carefully staged using encapsulated scaffolding. The scaffold was installed during scheduled rail 
network closures—referred to as block-of-line periods when no trains are operating—and during overnight 
works while the station was closed. 
This approach was selected to maintain uninterrupted access for passengers and to ensure the station 
remained operational throughout the duration of the works. 
Stage 2 Scope 
•  Infilling gaps in lower glazing units. 
•  Enclosing open sections at the top of the station. 
•  Replacing end-of-life electric louvres with fixed louvres. 
•  Installing code-compliant roof access systems for better maintenance. 
•  Performing a building wash and roofing maintenance using the project scaffolding. 
Stage 2 Cost 
The estimated cost at completion for this project is $2,600,000. 
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investigation and review regarding this matter. 
 
Kind regards 
 
 
Phil Wratt 
Engagement Manager, 
Customer Care 
 
 
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