The very first bore hole has been drilled for the Auckland Light Rail network, marking the start of the region’s largest infrastructure project.
The drill going into the earth at Sandringham’s Gribblehirst Park on Thursday may have been slightly underwhelming for those gathered to watch, yet it was a significant step for a project many thought would never happen.
Samples from that bore hole will undergo analysis to help determine the best route for the light rail network that will eventually move passengers between the Auckland CBD and Māngere in 32 minutes, with services running every five minutes or less.
The 24km route will have the capacity to move 17,400 people every hour.
