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Projects

Alex Moore Park redevelopment

A sports hub building to replace the existing clubrooms.

Arlington Apartments redevelopment

Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities will lease Arlington sites 1 and 3 for the redevelopment of social housing and other housing options.

Band Rotunda - Oriental Bay

We’re renovating the Band Rotunda in Oriental Bay.

Berhampore traffic safety improvements

We are proposing to make traffic safety improvements in Berhampore. This was identified as a priority during community engagement.

Cable Car Lane canopy maintenance

We are carrying out maintenance and refurbishment work on the Cable Car Lane glass canopy on Lambton Quay.

Aro Valley Community Centre upgrade

We are upgrading the Aro Valley Community Centre over three years to meet growing community needs.

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.

Cycleways

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

Earthquake strengthening projects

We are working on a number of earthquake strengthening projects across the city.

Grafton Road bank remediation works

We are remediating the upslope bank in Grafton Road, to make it safe and resilient for road users.

Grey Street pocket square

In 2019 we created 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 investigating redevelopment options for this Council-owned social housing site in Harrison Street, Brooklyn.

Hataitai intersection

We're recommending a mountable roundabout at a busy four-way intersection in Hataitai Village.

Hutt Road pedestrian crossing safety improvement works

We are carrying out minor safety improvements to the Hutt Road pedestrian crossing near Rangiora Avenue in Kaiwharawhara.

Innovating Streets – making safer streets for people

We’ve secured $1 million from the Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency to design four Innovating Streets trial projects with our community.

Johnsonville projects

Find out about projects associated with the Johnsonville Town Centre Plan that are currently under way.

Karori Town Centre's programme of work

The Council is working with community groups to improve the Karori Town Centre.

Karori Tunnel

We intend to make Karori Tunnel safer and more accessible for pedestrians and to stop it from leaking.

Keith Spry Pool upgrade

We’re upgrading Keith Spry pool. It’s long overdue a refresh to smarten it up with the rest of Waitohi. It’s already underway, but now we’re reaching the stage that is more public facing – the main pool will be closed for 4 months from Dec-April.

Lambton Interchange public toilets upgrade

We’re upgrading the public toilets on the ground floor of the Lambton Interchange to improve safety, hygiene and accessibility.

Laneways projects

We're working on numerous laneways projects around the city centre.

Let's Get Wellington Moving

This is a joint initiative between Wellington City Council, Greater Wellington Regional Council and the NZ Transport Agency.

Lyall Bay Sea Wall Repairs

We are restoring and repairing the Lyall Bay Sea Wall from May 2020 to March 2021.

Makara Peak main entrance and car park

In 2020, we upgraded the Makara Peak main entrance and car park to ensure it is a safe and welcoming hub for visitors.

Massey Road - new sea wall

We're building a 17-metre sea wall at Kau Bay on Massey Road to support the road and stop coastal erosion.

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 investigating redevelopment options for this Council-owned social housing site on Nairn Street.

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.

Ngaio Gorge stabilisation

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

Northland Tunnel waterproofing

In July 2020 we completed waterproofing the Northland Tunnel.

Omāroro water reservoir

This reservoir will provide critical bulk water storage for our central business district area and low-lying suburbs.

Oriental Bay sea wall repairs

We’re repairing the historic Oriental Bay sea wall to extend its life and help protect the Oriental Parade promenade for future generations.

Owhiro Bay sea wall replacement

We are rebuilding the sea wall to support the roading infrastructure above it and to make it safer for the public.

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.

Rangiora Avenue footpath works

We have carried out footpath upgrades on Rangiora Avenue in Kaiwharawhara.

Ruahine Street footbridge strengthening

In July 2020, we strengthened the Ruahine Street footbridge to make it safer for pedestrians.

Shelly Bay development

Information relating to a proposed Shelly Bay development.

Shorland Park play area upgrade

We are upgrading the existing play equipment at Shorland Park in Island Bay in 2021.

Proposed extension to the Southern Landfill

With only 4 years left until the current stage of the Southern Landfill is full, we're looking at the best ways to manage our city’s waste.

St James Theatre

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

Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre

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

Tawa town centre improvement project

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

Te Kāinga CBD Apartment Conversions

Te Kāinga is a partnership between the Council and private developers to provide high quality, family-friendly, long-term rental housing to workers in Wellington.

Te Ngākau – Civic Precinct programme

We're working on a programme that looks at the future of Te Ngākau as a whole.

The Esplanade Slow Zone

We are improving pedestrian safety on The Esplanade in Island Bay by creating a ‘slow zone’ and making safety improvements at the Shorland Park foreshore crossing point.

Upper Stebbings and Glenside West development concept

We propose to develop a new community located between Churton Park and Tawa, Upper Stebbings Valley and Glenside West.

Waihinahina Park

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

Wall Park upgrade

We’re upgrading Wall Park in Linden to make it a better place to play.

Wellington’s rainbow crossing

We installed a rainbow crossing to show our support for the city’s LGBTQI community.