The new interim Botany Bus Station was officially opened today, delivered three years earlier than planned thanks to the Eastern Busway.
Not even the rain could stop us, with AT organising a bus for the blessing and speeches to take place on.
It was great to have Minister for Transport, Hon Simeon Brown MP cut the ribbon and formally open the station. Also present were representatives from mana whenua, NZTA, Auckland Transport, Botany Town Centre, local businesses, and community leaders.
AT’s Group Manager Strategic Development Programmes and Property, Jane Small says the station will be a great asset for the community, now and into the future. "We've re-built the footpaths, improved the curbs, upgraded the bus shelters and enhanced the road infrastructure, making sure the station is ready for frequent buses that will carry 18,000 passengers along the Eastern Busway each day between Botany and Panmure Train Station.”
The station will enable buses to use the existing route via Tī Rākau Drive and Te Irirangi Drive to connect with the Eastern Busway in Burswood. It will serve as an interim link when the Eastern Busway opens in 2027 until funding is confirmed for Stage 4 of the project.
Bus services will start using this station from Sunday 17 November.
Read more here: https://at.govt.nz/about-us/news-events/media-centre/2024-media-releases/eastern-busway-station-opens-three-years-early