Background
In August 2021 the ground lease between the Workingmen’s Bowling Club (the Club) and Wellington City Council was cancelled by mutual agreement following the closure of the Club.
The building had reached the end of its useful life and was deemed irreparable.
In 2022 Council resolved to allocate $1.5 million towards the removal, upgrade, or development of the building and grounds of the former Newtown Workingmen’s Bowling Club site for community use, dependent on the results of community engagement.
Consultation and engagement on this project have been completed. We worked closely with several community groups, including the Newtown Residents Association and the Newtown Festival Trust.
Summary of community engagement (462KB PDF)
Contact us
For more information contact Sanjay Patel, Sport & Club Partnership Lead
Email: sanjay.patel@wcc.govt.nz