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ProjectsNgā kaupapa
In our 2018-2028 Long Term Plan, we set our vision to foster the district's future success, this included investment in water infrastructure, Hastings city centre, housing, parks and reserves and our transport connectivity. See below some of the major projects that are already complete or currently underway.
Long Term Plan 2021-2031
Hastings is coming Alive! Since 2019 we have been carrying out a series of upgrades to our streets, footpaths, public spaces and laneways – all designed to bring life, fun and vibrancy to our beautiful city centre. With the support of our inner city property owners, we are investing in making the heart of our city the go-to place for shopping, entertainment, the arts, hosting visitors, relaxing, eating and doing business.
Hastings District Council's Municipal Building project is the final part of the overall Toitoi - Hawke's Bay Arts & Events Centre work programme. Earthquake strengthening and interior redevelopment are the two main stages of this project.
Flaxmere is getting an amazing skate plaza, spread over almost 1400m2 and featuring more than 20 skate elements.
Homes for our people
One of the key pillars of our Council's long term plan vision 2018/2028 is to provide or facilitate the provision of homes for our people. From social housing to conventional housing, there is a big need for more housing in the Hastings district that's tailored to meet the diverse needs of our district.
Across Hastings, a number of neighbourhood playgrounds are due for upgrades, new playgrounds are being constructed in St Aubyn Street Reserve and in a new reserve in Lyndhurst, and the safety matting in the Havelock North Village Green is being replaced.
Two new 10-year Reserve Management Plans are being prepared in 2021, for Eskdale Park and Frimley Park. At the same time, the current Tainui, Tanner, Tauroa and Hikanui Reserves Management Plan is being reviewed, with a focus on cycling and walking tracks.
Work began in February 2021 on a boardwalk adjacent to Tauroa Reserve to improve safety for people cycling and walking in the area, and accessing Te Mata Park.
Work on a new roundabout at the Ōmahu/Henderson Rd intersection is in the final stage, which involves the construction of asphalt surfacing layers.
In a first for New Zealand, Hastings District Council has teamed up with Basketball NZ, Basketball HB and Sport HB on a trial initiative to make shooting hoops more accessible for the community.
The SH51/Waipatu Marae Safety Improvement Project has its origins in the Waipatu community's request to have a safer and drier footpath for its school children to use in front of their community (as identified in the Waipatu Community Plan 2016-2021).
Hastings District Council (HDC) have received $9.37 million government funding for shovel ready projects. Projects include improvements to our communities footpaths, the iWay walking and cycling network, various road safety projects including a joint project (with NZTA) on State Highway 51 between Collinge and Ruahapia Roads.
The council has committed $47.5million through the 2018-2028 Long Term Plan to enhance drinking water safety. The aim of this investment is to have comprehensive treatment of all Hastings District Council's drinking water supplies by 2021.
Eastbourne water treatment and storage
Work on ensuring all of our Hastings public drinking water supplies meet new national standards is well underway, including on eight supplies that provide drinking water to our small communities.
Essential water infrastructure work is scheduled in Havelock North (August – December 2020) as part of our ongoing commitment to drinking water upgrades improving water safety, capacity and supply resilience.
Façade Enhancement
The aim of the Façade Enhancement Scheme is to provide financial support to building owners and tenants to upgrade their façades, using colour schemes that are both aesthetically pleasing and sensitive to the colour schemes of adjacent buildings, the scheme will remove unsightly features and replace conflicting signs with more sympathetic versions.
In 2010, Hastings District Council (HDC) submitted a proposal to the New Zealand Transport Agency to become New Zealand's first "Model Community" – an initiative designed to demonstrate that carefully planned, sustained investment in walking and cycling can have a positive impact on a community.
Variation Projects
Detail information on the projects can be found on the links or related pages for the District Plan Variation Projects.
Napier Rd/Crosses Rd roundabout construction
Beginning in February 2022, Hastings District Council will be constructing a roundabout at the intersection of Napier Road and Crosses Road to reduce congestion and to improve travel time and road safety. The physical construction works will take approximately 6 months to complete.
Beginning in January 2022, Hastings District Council will be constructing a roundabout at the intersection of Ōmahu Road and Chatham Road to reduce congestion and to improve travel time and road safety. The physical construction works will take approximately 6 months to complete.
As proposed during consultation in September 2020, beginning in January 2022 Hastings District Council will be undertaking significant road renewal works along the full length of Mount Erin Road (between Crystall Road and Te Aute Road). These upgrade works have been necessitated by the road's deteriorating condition.
What we've done
Strength and heightening work started in October 2021 on Rissington Bridge, Puketitiri Rd (northwest of Napier city) so it can accommodate heavier and taller vehicles.
The transformation of the Cornwall Park playground began in July 2019 and was completed by mid-December. New play features for all ages and abilities have been installed, as well as new amenities including toilets, shelter, outdoor furniture and a drinking fountain.
Waimārama Road Cycle Trail Safety Upgrade
The last leg of the Tukituki trail is complete. Council has worked with HBRC, MBIE and others to build a safer, off-road alternative to replace an on-road section that was deemed a safety risk. The new trail forms the last leg of the Tukituki loop, part of the wider Hawke's Bay Trails Landscapes Ride network. Hawke's Bay Trails are part of Aotearoa's 22 "Great Rides".
Kuripapango Bridge strengthening completed early
Work to strengthen and widen Kuripapango Bridge on the Taihape/Napier Rd was completed ahead of schedule, on 20 May 2021. Co-funded by Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, Rangitīkei District Council and Hastings District Council, the strengthening work was a requirement that arose after the Government put in place new restrictions around vehicle weights and dimensions in 2016.
Work started in May on a raised crossings project to improve pedestrian safety and access to and through the Havelock North Village Green. The project involves raising an existing pedestrian crossing on Te Mata Rd onto a platform, and building a new, raised courtesy crossing on Napier Rd.
Te Ara Kahikatea
Te Ara Kahikatea provides a very important connection between the growing fields of Hastings, the production facilities of our district and the routes out of the region to our customers across New Zealand and the world. It moves large vehicles from the residential streets in and around the Whakatu residential area, making the streets safer for our people.
As part of the Councils ongoing commitment to drinking water and storm water, work is about to start on upgrades to strengthen and add to the current network for safety, capacity and supply resilience.
The transformation of Ebbett Park began in July 2020 and is due for completion by early November 2020. The upgrade includes a new playground, as well as new amenities such as a toilet, additional seating, picnic tables, a drinking fountain and a new off street car parking area off Gordon Road.
Hastings-Havelock North Water Main Project
The construction of a major new water main between Hastings and Havelock North was completed in 2019. It is a key element of Hastings District Council's comprehensive water infrastructure upgrade plan: the Hastings Drinking Water Strategy, designed to improve reliance, capacity and flexibility into the water supply network.
Groyne renewal work will be taking place in East Clive from 27 April through until mid-May. The purpose of this work is to strengthen the existing groyne in order to protect emergency outfil pipes from erosion.