Papatoetoe Reserve

We’ve recently completed the accessibility works for the Papatoetoe Stadium Reserve upgrade. A project that redefines circulation, enhances safety, and strengthens the spatial experience within one of Auckland’s most active public reserves. The renewed environment provides legible pathways and community-centred gathering spaces, all elevated by the refined detail of our lux brass stair nosings, which complement the project’s architectural intent.

Our Haptix team installed around 400lm of the BAR040-H brass rebated bar stair nosings, fitted in three strips per stair to deliver long-lasting traction and a clean architectural finish.
We also supplied a mix of 60mm tactile pavers, including yellow directional and hazard tactiles and green hazard tactiles that were installed along key crossings, helping guide pedestrians safely up to the upgraded reserve.

The wider reserve upgrade was designed in consultation with Mana Whenua with goals to:

• Add new community facilities, including a playground and basketball half court
  • Create social spaces and a new recreational heart for Old Papatoetoe
  • Improve pedestrian and cycling routes with safe, direct pathways between Papatoetoe and Puhinui train stations
  • Retain significant trees and increase planting throughout the reserve
  • Enhance safety through new lighting
  • Improve stormwater management
  • Protect a green, public recreation space for future generations