Baypark to Bayfair Underpass by Haptix by CMT Group

ArchiPro Project Summary - Enhancing accessibility and safety at the Baypark to Bayfair Underpass in Tauranga, featuring innovative tactile solutions for the blind and low vision community, completed in 2024 by CPB Contractors in collaboration with Haptix and Jacobs Engineering Group.

Title:: Baypark to Bayfair Underpass
Safety Consultant:: Haptix by CMT Group
Category:: Commercial/; Landscapes
Completed:: 2024
Client:: CPB Contractors
Photographers:: Haptix

The Baypark to Bayfair Link in Tauranga sees around 38,000 vehicles travel through it daily. But not everyone has the option of driving. For the 1 in 25 New Zealanders who belong to the blind and low vision community, including over 30,000 legally blind individuals, safe, accessible infrastructure is essential.

As part of our commitment to creating inclusive spaces, Haptix worked alongside CPB Contractors and Jacobs Engineering Group to help make the new Baypark to Bayfair underpass safe and accessible for all users, including those with visual impairments.

We supplied and installed a range of accessibility products, including:-Stainless steel tactile indicators with yellow carborundum inserts-LKR127 aluminium stair nosings-Concrete tactile pavers

All products used in this project feature a P5 slip rating, ensuring the highest level of safety in both wet and dry conditions. These tactile solutions provide clear cues around hazards such as road crossings and staircases, helping those with low or no vision move through the space with confidence.

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Haptix, a brand of CMT Group (formerly Total Tactilez), seamlessly blends aesthetics with functionality to enhance built environments. Our products are more than just safety solutions; they are key design elements that elevate every space they’re in.

Specialising in tactile indicators, stair nosings, and pedestrian safety solutions, Haptix combines innovation with compliance to create accessible, durable, and visually integrated spaces.

Backed by decades of expertise and the nationwide reach of CMT Group, we deliver seamless solutions that prioritize both safety and design.