Turangi Street Revitalisation Project
What is the Turangi Street Revitalisation Project?
The Project is a government funded programme that will see $6.5 million spent on renewing kerbing and channeling on streets throughout Turangi township. The new kerbs will mean less water pooling and be safer for our community, less impact on our water and wastewater infrastructure, and improved streetscapes for Turangi.
Will the work involve tree removal?
Yes. A consulting arborist and our parks and reserves team have identified several trees that will have to be removed if we are to reinstate the kerbing and footpaths. We have worked closely with the Turangi Tongariro Community Board on this and the first programme of work will see 94 trees removed, located on Rangipoia Place, Tureiti Place, Mihipeka Grove, Paehoro Grove, Harata Street and Hingaia Street.
Will the trees be replaced?
Yes. We have worked with Community Board on an extensive replanting programme and this will begin once the work is completed and in an appropriate planting season. As some of these trees were poorly located, we will take into account the specific location and situation of each tree to be replanted, with our aim being to make sure our streets are still visually appealing and in keeping with the character of the town.
What type of trees will be replanted?
We will be replanting with a combination of native species and exotic deciduous trees so as to have a mix of colours and to attract bird life, and with varieties that will grow to a good height and shape without impacting infrastructure or causing issues like the existing trees. We are seeking the Turangi community’s input on what trees you’d like to see in your streets.
