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Current Works & Projects

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.

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.

Nixon Street wastewater upgrade – stage one

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.