Completed Works and Projects

Cooks Gardens track resurfacing project

Maria Place, Cooks Garden, Whanganui 4500

Starting on Monday, 18 November 2024, this project will refresh one of Whanganui’s most iconic sporting venues, with completion expected by the end of this year

Sarjeant Gallery Redevelopment

Pukenamu Queens Park, Whanganui 4500

The redevelopment of the Sarjeant Galley Te Whare o Rehua Whanganui in Pukenamu Queen's Park includes earthquake strengthening and restoration of the century-old gallery, and construction of a new wing, Te Pātaka o Tā Te Atawhai Archie John Taiaroa.

London Street Shared Pathway Stage 2

London Street, Whanganui 4500

Stage 2 of the London Street Shared Pathway is a three-metre-wide concrete shared pathway running from Fergusson Street to Great North Road

Durie Hill Elevator entrance upgrade

42 Anzac Parade, Whanganui 4500

An upgrade and modernisation of the elevator's Anzac Parade entrance and elevator maintenance

Fitzherbert Avenue extension to Mosston Road

133 Fitzherbert Avenue, Tawhero 4501

The extension of Fitzherbert Avenue through to Mosston Road is a key growth project for the residential expansion of Springvale and the industrial development on Mill Road

Three Waters Stimulus Project

This nationwide project provides investment in water infrastructure and is aimed at stimulating economic activity and jobs throughout New Zealand

Tawa Street water and gas supply upgrade

Tawa Street, Gonville 4501

A project to replace the current water and gas pipeline on Tawa Street (from Rata St to Kings Ave) to ensure continuity of water and gas supply for the Gonville area

Airport Road water supply upgrade

Airport Road, Whanganui 4501

The water supply upgrade along part of Airport Road is needed for the future growth of Whanganui, and is part of the resilience being built into the water network service for the growth of the Airport Road area

Velodrome track reinstatement

Velodrome Trafalgar Place, Whanganui 4500

Located in Cooks Gardens, the velodrome has been closed since February 2021 due to the condition of its track – replacement of the track using Accoya modified long-life wood is currently underway

Whanganui Airport runway resurfacing / terminal renovation

21 Airport Road, Whanganui, Whanganui 4501

Whanganui Airport’s runway area is being resurfaced during October and November 2023, with the airport's terminal building also being renovated over the same period

Raupo Street stormwater upgrade - stage two

Raupo Street, Castlecliff 4501

A new stormwater main will be laid in Raupo Street from Hinau to Tongariro streets to allow for stormwater and wastewater separation and allow for the projected effects of long-term climate change

Somme Parade drop-out repair

Whanganui River bank opposite 131 Somme Parade, Aramoho 4500

Significant erosion to about 136 metres of the Whanganui River bank opposite 131 Somme Parade (Axiam Plastics) has made the riverbank footpath unsafe to use and threatens the integrity of the road and gas pipeline under the footpath

Streets for People

Guyton and St Hill Street, Whanganui 4500

The council received $1.27M of funding from NZTA Waka Kotahi to work directly with the community to design a range of streetscape improvements to be trialled on Guyton and St Hill streets to support sustainable transport.

Smithfield Road drainage upgrade

Smithfield Road, Tawhero 4501

The Smithfield Road drainage upgrade has been identified as a key requirement for providing service capacity within the stormwater and wastewater network to improve its performance