Projects

Alex Moore Park redevelopment

A sports hub building to replace the existing clubrooms.

Arlington Apartments redevelopment

We are considering entering into an agreement with Housing New Zealand Corporation for the redevelopment of social housing at Arlington Apartments sites 1 and 3.

Aro Valley Community Centre upgrade

We are upgrading the Aro Valley Community Centre over three years to meet growing community needs - and we need your help.

The Basin Reserve

The Basin Reserve is one of New Zealand’s most picturesque and historic cricket grounds.

Coastal wharf upgrades

We are planning an upgrade of the coastal wharves in the CBD and Eastern suburbs. This will help to ensure the structures are safe and can be used by ...

Cycleways

We are working to make getting places by bike safer and easier for everyone.

Earthquake strengthening projects

The Council is currently working on a number of earthquake strengthening projects across the city.

Grey Street pocket square

In September 2019 the Council completed an upgrade of the open space known as a pocket square at the intersection of Grey Street and Lambton Quay.

Happy Valley Road bridge upgrade

We are working on strengthening the bridge on Happy Valley Road, Owhiro Bay

Harrison Street Flats redevelopment

We are currently investigating redevelopment options for this Council-owned social housing site in Harrison Street, Brooklyn.

Johnsonville projects

Following two years of community engagement, Wellington City Council adopted the Johnsonville Town Centre Plan in 2008. Since then, implementation of ...

Karori Town Centre's programme of work

The Council is working with community groups to improve the Karori Town Centre. Here you will find more information about projects under way.

Karori Tunnel

The Council intends to do to work on Karori Tunnel to make it safer and more accessible for pedestrians and to stop it from leaking.

Laneways projects

The Council is working on numerous laneways projects around the city centre.

Lyall Bay

Find out more about the work going on in Lyall Bay during 2017/18.

Miramar

Work to improve Miramar Town centre, including pedestrian safety, traffic flow and parking.

Mount Albert Park dog exercise area

We are creating a new fenced dog exercise area at Mount Albert Park, Southgate, with completion expected in early 2020.

Nairn St flats redevelopment

We are currently investigating redevelopment options for this Council-owned social housing site at 36-44 and 48-64 Nairn Street, Te Aro.

Newlands Park upgrade

We are upgrading the facilities at Newlands Park to make it an even better place to play and explore.

Newtown community facilities upgrade

We're upgrading Newtown community facilities in the next three years to meet growing community needs.

Omāroro water reservoir

The Omāroro/Prince of Wales Park reservoir will provide critical additional bulk water storage for Wellington’s central business district area and low-lying suburbs to improve operational and disaster resilience.

Shelly Bay development

Information relating to a proposed Shelly Bay development.

St James Theatre

St James Theatre is currently closed for scheduled strengthening and refurbishment work.

Tawa town centre improvement project

The purpose of the Tawa town centre improvement project is to make the centre a more attractive, vibrant, and safe place.

Te Ngākau – Civic Precinct programme

The Council is now working on a programme that looks at the future of Te Ngākau as a whole. We want to make sure that we continue to strengthen the ar...

Upper Stebbings Valley community

We propose to develop a new community located between Churton Park and Tawa, Upper Stebbings Valley and Glenside West. It's one of the last remaining ...

Wahinahina Park

Wahinahina Park is the popular name for the area that used to be the Horokiwi landfill.

Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre

We are building a conference and exhibition centre so Wellington can host larger conferences and conventions.

Wellington’s rainbow crossing

In the capital, we walk the talk when it comes to celebrating diversity.

Let's Get Wellington Moving

Let’s Get Wellington Moving is a joint initiative between Wellington City Council, Greater Wellington Regional Council and the NZ Transport Agency.

Makara Peak main entrance and car park

In early 2020 we upgraded the Makara Peak main entrance and car park to ensure it is a safe and welcoming hub for visitors. The works are now complete...

Ngaio Gorge stabilisation

Major strengthening is happening in Ngaio Gorge to make this key transport route stronger and more resilient.

Palliser Road Roadworks

We are doing maintenance work to the kerb, channel, footpath and road surface on Palliser Road during March 2020.

Planning for Growth

Our city is growing. The District Plan will soon be up for review. The decisions we make now, will shape the way we live, for decades.

Proposed extension to the Southern Landfill

With only four years left until the current stage of the Southern Landfill is full, we’ve been busy looking at the best ways to manage our City’s waste.

Two Million Trees

Help us achieve our target of planting two million trees in Wellington by 2025.