We’re starting construction of the permanent upgrade of Wood Street and surrounds on Monday 31 March 2025.
The work includes upgrading the stormwater network as well as constructing the permanent design for Wood Street, the old fire station site and the back carparking area and playground (behind Gringas). Our contractors for this project are HEB Construction.
Work will begin in the furthest back carparking area first and be done in stages. You may see some fencing up today and over the weekend ahead of works starting, access to the carpark is as normal until Monday 31 March). No work on Wood Street will occur until after Easter. We will keep you updated as we move through the programme.
Background
In September 2019 the Mangawhai Business Association approached Kaipara District Council, to address issues relating to high levels of congestion, traffic issues, and pedestrian safety around Wood Street.
Since then, the Council has been collaborating with the Mangawhai Business Association and community, testing layout and design to create a vibrant, unique, warm and people-friendly place. The current interim design has been in place since December 2020. Using temporary materials has allowed features to be tweaked and changed throughout the testing period, informed by community and business feedback, vehicle data, and regular monitoring.
The project team have continued to meet with individual landowners, business operators, impacted residents and the Mangawhai Business Association to clarify the final technical layout, identify public and private boundary lines and make sure that due consideration is given to concerns or opportunities presented such as upgrading of premises/loading zones/deliveries. The permanent design for Wood Street and surrounds revitalisation and stormwater programme.
Wood Street Permanent Design
Work to construct the permanent layout is planned to start Monday 31 March 2025.
See all artist impression images of Wood Street and surrounds (PDF 14.6MB).
See the staging plans for Wood Street and surrounds (PDF 6MB).
