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Te Kori Scott Point

We are building New Zealand's first fully sustainable sports park at Scott Point. Read about the Te Kori Scott Point public park project, the progress made and related documents and newsletters.

Project overview

Over the next few years, we expect around 20,000 new residents to call Scott Point, and neighbouring Hobsonville, their home.

We are building a new public park to meet the needs of this growing community. Te Kori Scott Point (formerly Scott Point Sustainable Sports Park) will be at the heart of the new Scott Point development. It will be New Zealand’s first fully sustainable sports park.

This 16.4 hectare park will be made up of three main sections, each designed for:

  • sports and active recreation
  • informal recreation like areas used for walking, playing and relaxing
  • ecological restoration and conservation.

We designed the park in partnership with local iwi to provide benefit to current and future generations, as well as the environment.

Masterplan map

Artist's impression of Te Kori Scott Point, showing how different areas will be used.

Te Kori Scott Point video

Read the full transcript for this video.

Sustainability

This will be the first fully sustainable park in New Zealand.

We made a number of design decisions with sustainability in mind. For example, rainwater will be captured from the sports fields and car parks, before being cleaned and used to water the turf and gardens.

Award-winning design

Te Kori Scott Point received a 'Leading design rating' award from the Infrastructure Sustainability Council (ISC) in 2021.

We will apply elements of its design, development, management and governance to parks across Tāmaki Makaurau to improve regionwide sustainability.

Get a copy of our sustainability documentation

Te Kori Scott Point Masterplan Report

Our masterplan includes detailed information about this project. 

Get a copy of the plan 

​Get a copy of the Staging Masterplan for Stages 1a and 1b

Project timeline

This project is being completed in stages. 

Prework

The prework contract was awarded in October 2021, at which time site clearance and earthworks began.  This work finished in May 2022. 

Stage 1a

We completed work for Stage 1 in August 2024.

This includes:

  • grassed sports field platforms for informal play like football and cricket
  • a baseball diamond (part of a baseball field)
  • stage 1 of the car park (upper level)
  • road construction on Joshua Carder Drive and Craig’s Way
  • a footpath and cycleway
  • street and car park lighting
  • a toilet and changing rooms
  • landscaping
  • open space grass areas.

Some paths and landscaped areas of the park are now open.

The following facilities will remain out-of-use during the construction of Stage 1b:

  • sports fields
  • car park
  • toilet and changing rooms.

Stage 1b

We did not have enough funds to complete everything planned for Stage 1b.

This was due to:

  • delays caused by COVID-19
  • an increase in building costs
  • unexpected ground conditions including an underground spring.

Some of the sustainable features for the sports fields are also on hold.

These include:

  • the underground water storage tanks
  • a blue-green drainage network for field 1.

Work we have started in Stage 1b

In September 2024 we started work on:

  • the front of the park along Squadron Drive, including paths and kerbing
  • connection of water and power services
  • sowing grass seed on sports fields 2 and 3
  • refilling the stormwater pond with clay
  • finishing sports field platforms 1, 4 and 5
  • building more paths
  • landscaping.

What happens next in Stage 1b

We expect to complete work for Stage 1b in May 2025. Sections of the park that we finish before this date will open earlier.

When we complete Stage 1b, two sports fields will be available for play bookings. The remaining three areas will be available to use as open park spaces.

We will complete more work on these spaces and build a baseball diamond when funds are available.

Stage 2

A starting date has not been set for stage 2. 

It will include the design and construction of the: 

  • ecological restoration area 
  • playground spaces.

Stage 3

A starting date has not been set for stage 3. 

It will include the design and construction of: 

  • hard courts 
  • a multi-use facility. 

Stay updated

Newsletters 

We publish written updates four times a year. 

Video updates

October 2021

This silent drone footage video shows the site before works began.

 

May 2022

This is the most recent drone footage video showing construction progress at Te Kori Scott Point.

 

Further information

Email us at scottpoint@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz for more information on this project.

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