CBD facelift underway
3 May 2016
Work has begun on an extensive project to upgrade and better connect Te Awamutu's central business district.
The work will link the new library opening at the end of this year, Selwyn Park, the playground and the Te Awamutu Events Centre to the rest of the town. The $1.6 million project was budgeted and approved by Waipa District councillors in June last year as part of the 10-Year Plan.
When complete Selwyn Lane will include new footpaths on both sides, three new raised pedestrian crossings, improved lighting and landscaping works including tree planting.
Mahoe Street will boast two new raised pedestrian crossings to the Churchill St car-park and Market Street. Footpaths along that road will also be completed. Work is planned to make the corner of Gorst and Selwyn Streets more pedestrian friendly, particularly near the playground.
The project involves 240 meters of new kerbing, 2,000 square meters of new asphalt, 400 meters of new footpaths and 650 square meters of decorative paving. The budget also allows for more rubbish bins and seating plus landscaping and improved street lighting.
Waipa District Council's service delivery group manager Barry Bergin said during the works he hoped disruption caused by the works would be minimal.
"There might be, for short periods, some reduced long-stay car parking for example. We would encourage people, where possible, to use the car-park by the Woolshed, accessed via Mahoe St."
Civil Construction was awarded the contract for the work and began the project today (Tuesday May 3). Work is expected to continue until early October.
Media enquiries, contact Jeanette Tyrrell (on behalf of Council) 027 5077 599.