Projects

Keep up to date with current and recently completed Council projects in our District.

33 Result(s) Found

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

Clark Road and Three Mile Bush Road safety improvements

We are doing safety upgrades on Clark Road and Three Mile Bush Road, Te Kamo. Work will start in January 2024 and completion is due by early 2025.

Project type: Safety improvements

Gillingham Road bridge replacement

We are replacing Gillingham Road bridge with a two-lane, concrete bridge to allow for future housing in the area.

Project type: Roading improvements

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 T2 transit lane

We are creating a T2 transit lane to ease peak traffic coming into the city on weekday mornings.

Project type: Transportation

Kopipi Crescent footpath in Ngunguru

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

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

Mair Street to Rurumoki Street new stormwater pipeline

This project aims to reduce flooding on Mair Street and neighbouring private properties.

Project type: Improvement work

Matapōuri toilets upgrade

The Wehiwehi Road toilets at Matapouri are over 20 years old and need replacing. We are replacing the current two-bay toilet block with a five-bay toilet block, including an accessible toilet and an outdoor shower.

Project type: Toilet upgrade

Morningside flood relief

This project aims to significantly reduce flooding in the low-lying areas around Kaka Street. Stage 1 of the project will include the closure of the footbridge and path between Rawhiti Street and Porowini Avenue from the end of January 2025 for approximately six months.

Project type: Improvement work

Murdoch Crescent road safety improvements

Murdoch Crescent in Raumanga is receiving road safety improvements to make it safer for pedestrians and cyclists. Some drainage work was completed in August 2023 and rest of the works will be completed by early 2025.

Project type: Safety improvements

New water storage tank at Dip Road, Te Kamo

We are building a new water storage tank at Dip Road. It will be installed near the existing tank to increase resilience and double the stored water supply.

Project type: Additional capacity project

Ngunguru seawall restoration

Find out more about plans to repair the existing seawall and build a new seawall at Ngunguru.

Project type: Improvement work

Nova Scotia Drive safety improvements

Nova Scotia Drive in Waipū is receiving road-safety improvements to make it safer around the curved section of the road.

Project type: Safety improvements

Old Municipal Building (Town Hall) restoration

The Old Municipal Building on Bank Street was destroyed by a fire in 2019. Restoration work started in July 2023.

Project type: Restoration work

Onerahi bus stop improvements

We will be carrying out improvements to make the public bus stops safer, easier to access and more appealing to our customers across eight sites in the Onerahi area.

Project type: Public transport improvements

Parua Bay 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

Parua Bay skatepark

A new skatepark, which has been designed collaboratively with local students and skatepark users, will be constructed in Parua Bay at the reserve adjacent to the Parua Bay Community Centre.

Project type: New skatepark

Parua Bay Wastewater Scheme

We are working to improve the Whangārei Heads and Parua Bay wastewater systems following overflows from the wastewater storage tank at Parua Bay.

Project type: Wastewater system improvements

Poroti trunkmain renewal

We are replacing a section of a trunkmain, 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 the Morningside, Raumanga, Otaika and Kamo areas.

Project type: Public transport improvements

Raumanga Shared Path extension

Work is underway to extend the Raumanga Shared Path towards the city, forming a connection with the existing Te Kamo Shared Path.

Project type: Shared path

Rescue Fire Service Operational Building

Whangārei District Airport is constructing a new building to house the Airport Rescue Fire Service, Whangārei District Airport and LandSAR volunteer group.

Project type: New construction

Roading improvements

Find out about roading improvement projects that are currently programmed to be undertaken in the Whangārei District.

Project type: Roading

Rose Street bus hub upgrade – Stage 2

A joint initiative between the Whangarei District Council and the Northland Regional Council to improve the bus terminal at Rose Street in central Whangārei.

Project type: Bus hub

Ruakākā Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrade

We are undertaking significant upgrades to the wastewater system in Ruakākā, including options for plant upgrades and enhanced treated wastewater disposal options.

Project type: Wastewater treatment plant upgrade

Springs Flat roundabout

A new roundabout at Springs Flat Road will provide safer connections to State Highway 1 from Te Kamo and access for future housing planned for Te Kamo East.

Project type: Roading improvements

Tauroa Street road safety improvements

Tauroa Street, Fairburn Street and Hedley Place in Raumanga are receiving safety upgrades as part of our Slow Streets programme.

Project type: Safety improvements

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Projects

Airport Location Study

Blue Green Network Programme

Clark Road and Three Mile Bush Road safety improvements

Gillingham Road bridge replacement

Hikurangi repo environmental improvement options and business case

John Street upgrade

Kamo Road T2 transit lane

Kopipi Crescent footpath in Ngunguru

Locky Dock secure bike parking

Mair Street to Rurumoki Street new stormwater pipeline

Matapōuri toilets upgrade

Morningside flood relief

Murdoch Crescent road safety improvements

New water storage tank at Dip Road, Te Kamo

Ngunguru seawall restoration

Nova Scotia Drive safety improvements

Old Municipal Building (Town Hall) restoration

Onerahi bus stop improvements

Parua Bay road safety improvements

Parua Bay skatepark

Parua Bay Wastewater Scheme

Poroti trunkmain renewal

Public transport improvements

Raumanga Shared Path extension

Rescue Fire Service Operational Building

Roading improvements

Rose Street bus hub upgrade – Stage 2

Ruakākā Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrade

Springs Flat roundabout

Tauroa Street road safety improvements

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