The development and implementation of township plans support the health of our people in our smaller communities.
Through improved local infrastructure, environment and outdoor spaces, township plans provide the opportunity for community-led decision-making, and the realisation of our community’s aspirations.
We also recognise their existence as valuable to the continuation of communities connected to traditional rohe.
Township plans are non-statutory planning documents and are owned by each of the communities.
Working with our communities on developing plans for improvements in the townships is an important part of our mahi.
We take a collaborative, bottom-up approach to include the community’s aspirations for the future. To make the townships look vibrant and reflect our culture, while having well cared for amenities for visitors, Council looks for community leadership and effort to drive these plans.
Townships include Manutuke, Muriwai, Matawai, Motu, Patutahi, Rangitukia, Tikitiki, Ruatoria, Te Araroa, Te Karaka, Te Puia Springs, Waipiro Bay, Tokomaru Bay, Uawa, Wharekahika/Hicks Bay/Potaka.
In the 2024-2027 Three Year Plan we've allocated $3.9 million to meet the rising costs of upgrading 2 townships a year, including improvements to footpaths, outdoor spaces, and planting schemes.
This is made up of $1.8 million from rates and $2.1 million from loans.
Additionally, external funding of $1.4 million from government allows us to further enhance safety with footpath and crossing upgrades in Wharekahika, Ruatōria, Matawai, Tikitiki, Rangitukia, and Te Araroa.
This plan will enable us to focus on achievable goals during recovery while planning for the future. This will prepare us for incorporation into the next 2027-2037 Long Term Plan and 30-year infrastructure strategy.
We're also working with local contractors to help increase the skills and knowledge of their workforce. This collaboration ensures that our township improvement projects not only enhance our communities but also contribute to local economic development.
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