Past projects

Acacia Bay playground

Acacia Bay's Besley Park on Wakeman Road has a new playground!

Acacia Bay retaining walls

Work on five new retaining walls on Wily Terrace and Acacia Bay Road to stabilise the roadway, footpaths and adjacent slopes is being carried out to provide a long-term solution to slips in the area.

AC Baths reception and private pools upgrade

Improvements at the AC Baths are underway with new private pools, upgraded reception and improved shop area all being built.

Broadband capabilities and mobile phone coverage

The district's broadband capabilities and mobile phone coverage could improve dramatically.

Control Gates Hill shared path widening

The shared path that leads up Control Gates Hill has been widened to improve safety and accommodate more users.

Cultural Precinct Project

Find out more about the Cultural Precinct Project.

Failing water main replacement

A failing water main was replaced on Lake Terrace.

Huka Falls Road path extension

Work on the second stage of the footpath between The Boulevard and the Huka Falls carpark is underway to provide walkers with a safer and smoother journey to reach Huka Falls from Taupō.

Improvements to Paetiki shops and surrounding roads

The Paetiki shops and surrounding roads are getting a $200,000 makeover to make it a safer, more attractive and more user-friendly environment.

Kiddle Drive, Arrowsmith Av and Napier Road intersection improvements

The intersection of Kiddle Drive, Arrowsmith Avenue and Napier Road is being changed to make it safer for school children, cyclists, pedestrians and cars.

Kuratau erosion control

A ‘Living wall’ erosion control solution has been installed at the Kuratau River mouth.

Mangakino town centre upgrade

Mangakino's town centre has been upgraded with a new playground, seating and shaded areas.

Mapara Road footpath

Construction of a new footpath, kerb and channel on Mapara Road started in June 2020.

Napier-Kiddle-Arrowsmith roundabout

Work on improving the Napier-Kiddle-Arrowsmith intersection is underway with the construction of a roundabout taking place.

New footpath on Huka Falls Road

Cyclists and pedestrians now have a new footpath to use along Huka Falls Road.

Northern corridor improvements

The northern access to town will undergo a number of improvements, including the installation of traffic signals at the intersection of Norman Smith Street and Wairakei Drive.

Pihanga Reserve playground upgrade

Pihanga Reserve playground is getting four new pieces of play equipment for the community to enjoy.

Poihipi Road widening

Work has been carried out to improve safety by widening the road and improving its surface.

Intersection upgrades in Taupo CBD

A number of intersections in Taupo are being revamped to improve safety and accessibility.

Stormwater network

New underground stormwater quality improvement device to be installed on the lakefront.

Turangi and Tokaanu pipeline renewals

Urban footpath upgrades

Velodrome upgrade

Wharewaka walkway extension

Work has been completed at Wharewaka's lakefront, with a new path, road and timber barrier.