Central Park Restoration Plan

Entrance to Central Park

Wellington City Council is planning to restore Brooklyn’s Central Park, beginning in mid-2008.

In February 2006 the Council agreed that some of the proceeds from Plimmer Bequest funds would be used for the restoration.

Plimmer Bequest

The Plimmer Bequest has been held in trust for Wellington residents since 1980, with the proceeds to be used by the Council for beautifying the city’s bays, beaches and reserves.

• Plimmer Bequest Forward Programme (145Kb PDF)
• Upgrading Community Parks (516Kb PDF)

Draft Concept Plan

Garden at Central Park

A draft concept plan for Central Park has been developed. The Council asked for public feedback on the plan during November 2007.

• Central Park Restoration Plan (2.40Mb PDF)
• Public Input
• Summary of Submissions (80Kb PDF)

Hazardous Tree Removals

As part of the restoration, 23 large old pines close to the Renouf Tennis Centre were removed because they were considered a risk during storms.

This work was completed in January 2008.

More Information

Bruce Moorman
Central Park Project Manager

Related Links

• Central Park Restoration Plan (2.40Mb PDF)
• Public Input
• Parks and Playgrounds

Department Details:
Parks & Playgrounds (Parks & Gardens)