News
Victoria on the River pulls the crowds
Posted 04 10 2019
in News

AECOM were the lead consultants
Victoria on the River is a compelling new connection between Hamilton’s city centre and the mighty Waikato River, the city’s defining geographical feature. The expansive amphitheatre-style park mixes detailed urban elements with stepped gardens, terraces and wide boardwalks to create an accessible space for all to enjoy. The overall effect is of peace and calm, whether it’s accommodating the lunchtime crowd or those enjoying a riverside event.
The design includes high-quality paving, complex terracing, bespoke furniture and lighting structures, boardwalks, decked areas and planting for amenity, biodiversity and bank stabilisation. AECOM were the lead consultants on the project, providing all engineering services, landscape architecture, project management, archaeological contamination and planning services.
Not only does the park offer fantastic views over the Waikato River, it connects Victoria Street to the river path network for cyclists, walkers and runners. It has provided a lively and functional venue for staging various events and is a popular lunchtime spot for central city workers.
02 Jul
NZILA announces new President

MEDIA RELEASE
2 July 2025 Wellington based Fellow of Tuia Pito Ora New Zealand Institute of Landscape Architects (NZILA), Ralph Johns, has …
19 Jun
Kia ora rawa atu! Thank you to the volunteers!

Te Wiki Tūao ā-Motu
🌟 Kia ora rawa atu! Thank you to our volunteers! 🌟 It's Te Wiki Tūao ā-Motu (National Volunteer Week) and …
16 Jun
Proposed changes to national direction under the resource management system

Member input request
No doubt many of you will be aware of the Coalition Government’s latest proposed changes to national resource management direction …
Events calendar
Full 2025 calendar