Schoolhouse Bay Wharf Maintenance

Renewal work on the Schoolhouse Bay Wharf is scheduled to start in early September 2025, with some preparatory work starting the last week of August. The wharf is expected to be inaccessible for 2-3 months whilst the work is undertaken. Residents will be able to use the Wagstaff Wharf for pick-up and drop-off of small goods, mail and groceries. Wagstaff Wharf is only to be used for pick-up and drop-off, after which your boat must be tied up elsewhere at a mooring, along the public wharf, or on the beach.

Refer to the information below from Auckland Transport:

Start date:

First week of September

Access:

Please note Schoolhouse Bay Wharf will be inaccessible during the duration of the work.

Duration:

2-3 months

Alternative route:

Residents will be able to use the Wagstaff Wharf for pick-up and drop-off of small goods, mail and groceries. Signage will be in place to inform residents and visitors of diversion routes. Wagstaff Wharf is only to be used for pick-up and drop-off, after which your boat must be tied up elsewhere at a mooring, along the public wharf, or on the beach. We kindly ask residents to plan their travel accordingly.

Emergency information:

Contractors will be available to help in the event of any emergencies on the island.

Maintenance at Schoolhouse Bay Wharf includes:

 Replace 6 wooden vertical support piles and wharf structure under the shed.

 Remove and replace the shed

 Remove and replace all decking on the wharf

 Add an extended wharf head corner next to the shed

 Wrapping piles and replacing cross-bracing at the Helicopter pad

Shed Removal

The shed at the wharf head will be removed during the works. Residents are encouraged to collect any items from the shed by Friday 29 August 2025. Any remaining items will be kept in boxes for the duration of construction.

Docking Restrictions

Docking of vessels at the Schoolhouse Bay wharf head and pontoon is not permitted during construction. The public pontoon should not be used for drop-offs and pick-ups due to the major refurbishment of the wharf head and heavy equipment working nearby. We request that residents use the designated ropes along the wharf for tying up their vessels, utilise a mooring, or use the beach whenever possible.

Health and Safety

For health and safety reasons, boats must not be left at the pontoon under any circumstances. There will be barges and workboats at the end of the wharf that pose a hazard. While Auckland Transport is not responsible for providing all-day docking areas for the public, we acknowledge the concerns raised during the on-site drop-in session about users leaving their vessels tied to the pontoon daily.

How to contact us

If you have any questions regarding the work, please contact Auckland Transport directly at: ATEngagement@at.govt.nz.