Kensington Sports Park carpark upgrade

Project typeCarpark upgrade
Project value$536,690
Project scheduleSeptember 2026 to January 2027

We are upgrading and formalising the Park Avenue carpark at Kensington Sports Park to provide a safer, more accessible and better organised parking area.

The existing carpark is currently an unsealed gravel surface with no marked bays or dedicated accessible parking.

This project will deliver a fully sealed and line-marked carpark with clearly defined spaces, including accessible parking.

What we’re doing:

sealing and line-marking the carpark to improve safety and usability
removing the unused groundsman’s shed to increase overall parking capacity
introducing safe pedestrian routes through the carpark to improve visibility and reduce conflicts between vehicles and people
improving drainage and environmental controls to support long-term performance and sustainability.

Once complete, the upgraded carpark will better support the Whangārei Netball Centre and all users of Kensington Sports Park by delivering additional parking and safer, more convenient access for all visitors.

This upgrade will optimise how the space is used, improve the day-to-day experience for visitors, and create a more welcoming and functional environment for everyone who uses Kensington Sports Park.

Location

Kensington Avenue and Park Avenue, Kensington 0112 View Map

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Hātea walkway swing bridge temporarily closed

The Hātea walkway swing bridge on the walking trail from A H Reed Memorial Kauri Park to Whangārei Falls is closed following a failed safety inspection. We are working with specialist engineers and contractors to replace the bridge structure to ensure necessary stabilisation and safety improvements.

See the project page for details

Temporary Closure

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Te Matau a Pohe bridge electrical works

The Te Matau a Pohe bridge mechanical team will be completing some routine electrical work on Wednesday 8 July 2026 from 7:00am to 6:00pm.

The bridge will remain open for all vehicle traffic and pedestrians.

There is no marine closure but skippers should expect possible delays for bridge lifts.

We appreciate your patience and apologise for any inconvenience.

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