Big guns behind the project

The Auckland Waterfront Consortium is chaired by property valuer Dave Wigmore.

The deputy chairman is Michael Sage, a partner at big city law firm Simpson Grierson, who said the consortium was going out to the public to gauge support.

Wigmore, Sage and 10 professional service companies have been working on the project for 18 months.

One of those involved is design and marketing figure Phil O’Reilly, who two years ago pitched a new stadium sunken into the waterfront, dubbed the Crater, which became the idea for the consortium.

Other members are: Engeo Ltd, engineering; Jones Lang LaSalle, commercial real estate; EY, international professional services. Simpson Grierson, legal; Peddle Thorp, architects; Planning Focus, resource management; Phil O’Reilly Design, design; Rider Levett Bucknall, quantity surveyors; The Property Strategists, Wigmore’s property business and Buildmedia, imagery and animations.

Deputy chairman Michael Sage of Simpson Grierson said the consortium is going out to the public to gauge support.

“I think the people of Auckland will love it,” he said.