Queens Wharf Passenger Cruise Terminal Final Design Brief

July 2009

Queens Wharf Cruise Terminal: Design Parameters

This design brief has been informed by the information gathered through the Auckland Cruise Terminal Project, including: Understanding and reviewing the cruise operational activities on Princes Wharf and Queens Wharf Desk top research on international cruise terminals Engaging with the cruise sector - Ports of Auckland (Marine Services Staff), Ministry of Agriculture (Biosecurity), New Zealand Customs Service, ID Tours, ISS Mackay Shipping and Carnival Australia.

Objectives
The development of any new terminal and supporting wharf space needs to be fit for cruise purposes. The development of the four options in this document has been informed by the objectives listed below: That the building and supporting wharf space be fit for cruise purposes and be able to provide for the future growth of the cruise industry That the building and supporting wharf space be designed in a manner that allows the agencies involved to efficiently process passengers, crew and the cruise vessel That the building be designed to allow for two-way activity, i.e. be able to processes both embarking and disembarking passengers and crew The building be of sufficient size to providing suitable and comfortable holding facilities for passengers That the building be designed to separate out passengers and cruise related activities for safety, security and servicing purposes (separate entry/exits for embarking and disembarking can assist this) That the building be designed to allow for differing levels of finish, depending on the final use That where possible the building edges must be active, attractive and welcoming during and outside of cruise visits That the building and operational area can be secured during cruise visits to meet national and international security standards That the building be multifunctional, i.e. be able to support other/compatible uses outside of the cruise season. For multipurpose uses, service elevators are needed that can operate from each end of the building (at both the disembarking and the embarking end, or to cater for different functions or seminars scheduled at the same time) The major spaces of the building need to be large, simple, flexible floor spaces with movable partitioning to enable re-configuration of equipment and furniture to facilitate various layouts of passenger processing, baggage handling and different sized functions and seminars
Aerial of Queens Wharf with existing sheds and cart dock

9m

Cool Store 24m

Cart Dock 17m

Shed 10 24m

9m

Design Parameters
The existing structure of the wharf has determined the design of the proposed building envelope in the four options. The level differences on the wharf with the original cart dock down the middle (see aerial) are about 1.5 meters lower than the shed-platforms on either side and have prescribed the footprint of the new terminal building. The building cannot be wider than Shed 10 because of this (unless considerable cost is allowed for to adjust the wharf itself) but the new terminal building can be longer and it could have more levels. The cart dock is ideal to accommodate coaches and taxis parking and moving in two directions for use of the terminal. Although there is no single model for developing a cruise terminal, there are common elements that need to be incorporated into the design of the building that make it fit for cruise purposes. This work has concluded that the following design parameters must be built in to a cruise terminal design brief:

Floor Ground Floor

Description Terminal Building: Entrance lobby for embarking passengers and an exit lobby for disembarking passengers Baggage drop and handling area Lifts, elevators and stairs to the first floor Storage space for equipment, (e.g. xray screening) Supporting wharf area: Supporting turning circles and queuing for buses, coaches, taxis, shuttles Space for re-provisioning the vessel on a secured 10 20 metre strip from the wharf edge

Note The quality of finish in the baggage handling area should be of a moderate quality. This area is not public facing so will not require the same standard of finish as that provided on the first and second floors Shelter is needed for those passengers waiting for coaches and taxis. Building overhangs need to be integrated to the design

First Floor

Passenger check in zone (MAF/Customs/Cruise check in) Passenger waiting area of a sufficient size to hold passengers and crew waiting to embark with seats, WCs, and refreshment areas Lifts and stairs to the ground and second floor at each end, central escalator for major flows Storage space for equipment A connecting concourse and gangways

Passengers must be separated from operational areas on the ground floor On this level is it expected that the finish of the interior is of a high quality Cruise companies prefer two gangways for passenger safety There should be flexibility to process for embarkation and disembarkation at variable rates At other times the major space should be sub-dividable for functions

Second Floor

A space (e.g. caf and/or restaurant) that can be accessible to the public during cruise visits with outside deck Lifts, elevators and stairs to the ground and first floor

Public access during cruise visits needs to be carefully managed for security purposes Cruise passengers and general public can mix on the second floor but not on the first floor or ground floors

Conclusions About Optimal Size and Space

This work has concluded that for a single berth on Queens Wharf: A terminal building of 6000 square meters (option one) would be suitable for a dedicated cruise terminal building that can process one vessel (up to 3000 passengers and crew) A terminal building of 8000 square meters (option two) would be suitable for a multi purpose facility that can process one vessel and have sufficient space to host other events.

Note:
More work is needed on optimal internal building flows in association with the cruise sector, but a key aspect is that the internal spaces should be flexible to allow for change over the course of a ship visit, for different types of ship visits (transit/exchange, etc) or as processing security systems change over time This project provides opportunity to demonstrate practical responses to sustainable design, construction and operation. The final product should be able to incorporate low impact design features and green building practices to achieve a minimum five Green Star performance rating (or equivalent).

International Examples
Desk top research on other cities indicates that new cruise facilities are averaging over 8500 m2
International Examples Description Total floor area of the building Southampton Ocean Terminal Brand new terminal, completed in 2009. One of four in Southampton. New terminal capable of handling 4000 passengers Terminal not designed for multipurpose use, but can accommodate such as required Amsterdam Passenger Terminal Amsterdam Barcelona Palacurceros terminal Savona Palacrociere terminal New York - Brooklyn Cruise terminal Established terminal, one of four in Amsterdam Used as a multi purpose facility (conferences, exhibitions, events) Purpose built terminal, exclusive for Carnival Not a multi purpose facility, but generous space provided for passenger services Purpose built terminal Multi purpose facility, space provided for a conference room (host up to 200 people) Brand new terminal, dedicated cruise use Designed to handle 4000 passengers 18,500 m
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Berth Length 480 meters

Queens Wharf Ferry building and red fence

Eastside of Shed 10 looking to the South

9100 m

15,000 m

600 meters

10,000 m

580 meters

8,500 m

430 meters

345 meters

Shed 10 with Cart Dock

Queens Wharf and shed 10 from the harbour

Second oor-Public Fare well Promenade

Second oor - Cafe Balcony / Promenade Second oor - Service Core Second oor - Cafe/Restaurant Area First oor - Service Core First oor - 2 Gangways Western Berth Wharf - Container Area (Cruise Call) First oor - Concourse ca. 110m First oor - Check-in and Waiting area Ground oor - Embarkation entrance

Ground oor - Baggage Handling Area Wharf - Coach Bus strip Wharf - Taxi strip Ground oor - Service Core Wharf - Quay Secure Area Cruise Call Ground oor - Debarkation hall Wharf - Taxi/Car Passenger Pick Up

QUEENS WHARF PASSENGER CRUISE TERMINAL - Option 1 - 6,000m 2 Dedicated Terminal - Single Berth
Date: 03-07-2009 Scale N/A Sheet 1 of 4

Second oor-Public Fare well Promenade

Second oor - Multi Purpose Centre

Second oor - Service Core Second oor - Cafe/Restaurant Area First oor - Service Core First oor - 2 Gangways Western Berth Wharf - Container Area (Cruise Call) First oor - Concourse 110 m First oor - Check-in and Waiting Area Ground oor - Embarkation hall

Ground oor - Baggage Handling Area Wharf - Parking Coache Bus strip Wharf - Parking Taxi strip Ground oor - Service Core Wharf - Quay Secure Area Cruise Call Ground oor - Debarkation hall Wharf - Taxi/Car Passenger Pick Up

QUEENS WHARF PASSENGER CRUISE TERMINAL - Option 2 - 8,000m 2 Terminal + Multi Purpose floor area - Single Berth
Date: 03-07-2009 Scale N/A Sheet 2 of 4