A H Reed swing bridge replacement We are undertaking an essential safety replacement to the A H Reed swing bridge, located along the well‑used walking route near Whangārei Falls. Project type: Park
Airport Location Study We have decided to investigate a site at Ruatangata, near Kōkopu Road, as a possible new airport location for our District. Project type: Study of Ruatangata Site near Kōkopu Rd
Blue Green Network Programme A collection of projects focusing on improving our urban waterways and connections between the blue (waterways) and green (open spaces). Project type: Development, Water, Transport, Parks
Combined Ōakura Sports Park and wetland development The Government’s Better Off Funding for wetland enhancement and drainage, along with funding from the Lotteries Commission for a playground will speed up two major projects for the Ōakura community. Project type: Improvement
Corks Road footpath extension This project will see a new, much needed footpath, pedestrian crossing points and appropriate kerb and channel installed on Corks Road, between Tiaki Rise and Wairau Drive. Project type: Road safety
Drummond Track reconstruction This project focuses on improving the safety of Drummond Track following damage from previous weather events, enhancing the visitor experience, and protecting the cultural and environmental values of the surrounding area. Project type: Park
Hikurangi footpath renewals We’re upgrading the footpaths on the west side of King Street, between 25 and 59 King Street (Four Square to Union Street). Project type: Transport
Hikurangi repo environmental improvement options and business case A business case to address the effects of land use change, wetland drainage and construction of the Hikurangi Flood Management Scheme. Project type: Flood management
John Street upgrade This upgrade to John Street is proposed to be a high-amenity, one-way slow-street, connecting the city centre to the waterfront. Project type: Design
Kamo Road pedestrian signals – Whau Valley Primary School We are upgrading and relocating the existing zebra crossing outside Whau Valley School on Kamo Road. Project type: Transport, safety
Kensington Avenue safety improvements This project will improve pedestrian safety around Kensington Park and Lupton Avenue – a highly pedestrianised area with three large schools nearby. Project type: Transport, safety
Kensington Sports Park carpark upgrade We are upgrading and formalising the Park Avenue carpark at Kensington Sports Park to provide a safer, more accessible and better organised parking area. Project type: Carpark upgrade
Kopipi Crescent new footpath We will be constructing some new footpaths on Kopipi Crescent and Pine Road in Ngunguru, including new kerb and channelling, minor drainage and signage upgrades, new bollards and upgraded playground frontage and a new pedestrian-friendly connection to the Ngunguru Sports Complex. Project type: Safety improvements
Kotata Rise road safety improvements This project includes measures to reduce the speed of cars and make it safer for pedestrians and cyclists along Kotata Rise and Southend Avenue. Project type: Safety improvements
Locky Dock secure bike parking Free and secure bike parking is in Whangārei with 15 new Locky Dock bike-parking stations being installed around the city. Project type: Bike parking facilities
Mangakahia Sports Complex carpark This project will provide a sealed and well-designed parking area that includes accessible parking and improves the overall usability of the site. Project type: Parking
Mill Road safety improvements We’re installing a new guardrail at the intersection of Mill Road, Waiatawa Road and Whareora Road to help keep vehicles safely on the road. The project also includes small changes to traffic lanes, road marking, kerbs, footpaths and traffic islands. Project type: Transport, safety
Moody Avenue safety improvements This project will improve pedestrian safety outside Whau Valley Primary School. Project type: Transport and safety
Morningside Sports Park upgrade The No 1 football pitch and training area at Morningside Sports Park is receiving a complete overhaul with new irrigation, drainage and sand carpet surface. Project type: Improvement
Ngunguru Road (Glenbervie School) road safety improvements We’re improving road safety outside Glenbervie School and completing a missing section of footpath. Project type: Road safety
Ngunguru Road and Te Maika Road intersection safety improvements We’re improving road safety at the intersection of Ngunguru Road and Te Maika Road. Project type: Transport and safety
North Pātaua seawall This project aims to prevent erosion, which is threatening the road shoulder of Aubrey Road in North Pātaua, and to provide a footpath that is separate from the road. Project type: Transport
Ohawini Bay coastal projects Two projects are included in these works. Taiwa Road ramp is a project to install a concrete ramp from the beach up to Taiwa Road to provide vehicle access to the properties on Taiwa Road. Waikaukau causeway is a project to repair the existing causeway to provide vehicle access to properties on Ohawini Bay. Project type: Transport
Old Municipal Building (Town Hall) restoration Whangarei’s Old Municipal Building (OMB), which was badly damaged by fire, has been lovingly restored and will soon be ready to open for its new tenants. Project type: Restoration work
Otuihau Whangārei Falls platform upgrades This project will renew and upgrade three public viewing platforms at one of our District's most-visited natural attractions. Project type: Parks
Parua Bay Village road safety improvements This project aims to improve pedestrian and vehicle safety in the Parua Bay business community on Whangārei Heads Road between Lamb Road and Kiteone Road. Project type: Road safety improvements
Poroti trunk main renewal We are replacing a section of a trunk main, which connects our freshwater catchment in Poroti to our Ruddles water treatment plant before branching off in several directions towards town. Project type: Renewal
Public transport improvements We will be carrying out improvements to make the public bus stops safer, easier to access and more appealing to our customers across sites in Te Kamo, Whau Valley and Onerahi. Project type: Public transport improvements
Reyburn Street bridge strengthening The project includes removing a redundant water main, completing concrete repairs, and installing a strengthening system and new steel beams to improve bridge performance and durability. Project type: Transport
Roading improvements Find out about roading improvement projects that are currently programmed to be undertaken in the Whangārei District. Project type: Roading