Funding reallocated to prioritise bridges Published on June 29, 2023 Whanganui District Council’s operations and performance committee has voted to reallocate funding to move ahead with two Whanganui bridge projects – the Aramoho pedestrian bridge and Erni’s Bridge in Kauarapaoa Road. Tagged as: , Projects
Velodrome track to be replaced in coming months Published on February 22, 2023 Work on Whanganui’s new velodrome cycle track, part of the multi-purpose Cooks Gardens stadium and sporting facility, will begin in April 2023 Tagged as: , Facilities, Parks, Projects, Sport
Upokongaro jetty remedial work set to begin in November Published on October 26, 2022 Repair work to the Upokongaro jetty has been delayed to allow for further consultation with stakeholders that was initially missed. The repair work was planned after successive flood events in recent years along with wear and tear from river vessel use. The council apologises to affected parties for the omission Tagged as: , Projects
Business activator bridges people and port Published on September 22, 2022 The Whanganui District Employment Training Trust (WDETT) is pleased to announce the appointment of Port Employment Precinct Business Activator, Seletar Taputoro Tagged as: , Economic Development, Port, Projects
Te Pūwaha media release: Community celebrates at North Mole Published on June 27, 2022 On Friday 24 June, a crowd gathered at the North Mole to celebrate the construction works carried out to date, and acknowledge community support of Te Pūwaha – the Whanganui port revitalisation project. Tagged as: , Port, Projects
Apply now for the Youth Council’s $600ships! Published on May 18, 2022 If you are a 12 to 24-year-old who has an exciting project, event, personal goal or an idea that could use some funding, apply now for the Youth Council's $600ships Tagged as: , Community, Projects, Youth Committee
Community feedback sought on South Mole works Published on April 01, 2022 Together with hapū and project partners of Te Pūwaha: Whanganui Port revitalisation project, Horizons Regional Council will be sourcing input from the community on their next stage of repair and reinstatement works – the South Mole. Tagged as: , Port, Projects
Victory Shed Demolition – December 2021 Published on December 01, 2021 The asbestos at the Victory Shed roof was removed by local company Action Drainage, sub-contractors to Jurgens, during September and October, and the area received WorkSafe clearance before demolition continued. Tagged as: , Port, Projects
Public hui to present draft North Mole concept plan Published on August 03, 2021 A fresh concept plan for the North Mole and adjacent coastal reserve and river embankment is about to be released by the Te Pūwaha Governance Group as part of the Whanganui Port Rejuvenation Tagged as: , Port, Projects
Community called on to bring degraded Kokohuia Wetland back to health Published on July 15, 2021 The Whanganui community is being asked to share its vision for the future of Te Repo o Kokohuia - Castlecliff’s Kokohuia Wetland Tagged as: , Community, Projects, Water