Streets for People Guyton and St Hill Street, Whanganui 4500 The council has received $1.27M of funding from Waka Kotahi to work directly with the community to design a range of streetscape improvements on Guyton and St Hill streets that support sustainable transport.
Pukenamu Queen’s Park landscape project Pukenamu Drive, Whanganui 4500 In March 2023, Warren and Mahoney Architect’s landscape team began a co-design process to produce a landscape architectural plan for Pukenamu Queen’s Park, one of Whanganui’s premier parks
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
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
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, Pātaka o Sir Te Atawhai Archie John Taiaroa.
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
Nixon Street wastewater upgrade Nixon Street, Whanganui East 4500 This work involves the replacement of the Nixon Street wastewater main that was built in 1910 and is a critical asset servicing the Whanganui East area
City to North Mole Shared Pathway Taupo Quay, Whanganui 4501 This shared pathway runs from the Whanganui City Bridge to the North Mole in Castlecliff
Kokohuia Wetland Development Master Plan Kokohuia wetland, Castlecliff 4501 Whanganui District Council is developing constructed concept designs for Kokohuia wetland to improve water quality, flood attenuation performance in the vicinity of Kokohuia and future land use
Te Pūwaha - Whanganui's Port Revitalisation Tod Street, Castlecliff 4501 Te Pūwaha, the Whanganui port revitalisation project, will enable better utilisation of the traditional Whanganui port area for a mix of commercial and recreational activities. It will improve the aesthetic appearance of the area, making it attractive to current and new users, creating jobs and training opportunities for local people.
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 Announcement : To keep contractors and the community safe at the Somme Parade drop-out repair site, Downer and the council have decided to close the worksite to all through traffic because of unforeseen ground conditions from 7am Wednesday, 25 October - it is expected the closure will remain in place until late January 2024
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