Bus shelter replacement | Hamilton City Council

Project Summary

What we're doing

We’re upgrading and installing new bus shelters in high-priority sites around Hamilton to improve safety, convenience and comfort for bus passengers.

The upgrades include:

replace existing bus shelters with new shelters
install bespoke green roof and solar panel shelters in some locations
improve kerbs, footpaths and paving.

Why we're doing it

This project is funded by Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency’s Transport Choices programme and it will help create a connected network across the city, supporting Council’s move to a low emissions transport system in response to climate change.

This project will

Install new bus shelters
Improve safety for passengers
Enhance bus services

Where are we at

Stage 1 - Planning

September 2023
Public feedback has closed, and the project has moved to the design phase. It will be considered by Waka Kotahi for construction approval in September 2023.
Stage 2 - Underway

November 2023
With final design and construction approval from Waka Kotahi, we expect work to begin in November 2023.
Stage 3 - Completed

February 2024
Our goal is to complete the project in February 2024. All projects in the Transport Choices programme will be completed by June 2024.