Past projects
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Acacia Bay playground
Acacia Bay's Besley Park on Wakeman Road has a new playground!
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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.
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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.
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Broadband capabilities and mobile phone coverage
The district's broadband capabilities and mobile phone coverage could improve dramatically.
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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.
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Cultural Precinct Project
Find out more about the Cultural Precinct Project.
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Failing water main replacement
A failing water main was replaced on Lake Terrace.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Kuratau erosion control
A ‘Living wall’ erosion control solution has been installed at the Kuratau River mouth.
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Mangakino town centre upgrade
Mangakino's town centre has been upgraded with a new playground, seating and shaded areas.
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Mapara Road footpath
Construction of a new footpath, kerb and channel on Mapara Road started in June 2020.
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Napier-Kiddle-Arrowsmith roundabout
Work on improving the Napier-Kiddle-Arrowsmith intersection is underway with the construction of a roundabout taking place.
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New footpath on Huka Falls Road
Cyclists and pedestrians now have a new footpath to use along Huka Falls Road.
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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.
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Pihanga Reserve playground upgrade
Pihanga Reserve playground is getting four new pieces of play equipment for the community to enjoy.
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Poihipi Road widening
Work has been carried out to improve safety by widening the road and improving its surface.
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Intersection upgrades in Taupo CBD
A number of intersections in Taupo are being revamped to improve safety and accessibility.
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Stormwater network
New underground stormwater quality improvement device to be installed on the lakefront.
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Turangi and Tokaanu pipeline renewals
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Urban footpath upgrades
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Velodrome upgrade
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Wharewaka walkway extension
Work has been completed at Wharewaka's lakefront, with a new path, road and timber barrier.