Projects
District wide
Pride of Place
Revitalising our town centres
Pride of Place is about teaming up with our communities to test fun, creative and meaningful ideas that will make your town centre a place you’re proud of and want to spend more time in.
Changes to kerbside collections
Kerbside changes
We're planning an improved kerbside collection service from when the current contract ends in 2023. We expect to award a contract for this in August 2022.
Resource recovery centres
We're still planning to create resource recovery centres in Matamata (in 2023/24) and Morrinsville (in 2024/25). Planning for these is currently underway and will continue this year.
Walking & cycling connections
Walking & cycling connections
We committed to a 'slow but steady' approach to improving walking and cycling connections across the district, and plan to continue acquiring land to support this.
Matamata
Swim Zone Matamata roof
Swim Zone Matamata roof
Last year we removed the roof and structure from Swim Zone Matamata's indoor pool after finding out it was earthquake prone. We're now working with a user group to find a temporary roof solution.
Matamata pedestrian connectivity
Matamata pedestrian connectivity
There is $250,000 in this year's budget to improve walking and cycling connectivity within Matamata
Morrinsville
Morrinsville Water
Morrinsville water
We have a new bore in place and draft resource consent to treat and supply additional water for Morrinsville. Design of the Water Treatment Plant is under way, with construction planned for 2022/23.
Morrinsville Rec Master Plan
Morrinsville Rec Master Plan
We've been working with the Morrinsville community on a Master Plan for the Recreations Grounds. We've got $250k in this year's budget to start implementing the plan.
Thomas Park Playground
Thomas Park Playground
The Thomas Park Playground is due for renewal. We've been consulting on designs and aim to get a new park installed this year
Te Aroha
Te Aroha Spa Project
Te Aroha Spa Project
We committed to building an $18.9 million spa in Te Aroha if the review of the business case stacks up. Design concepts have been developed and work on an investment case is underway.
Te Aroha Boat Ramp
Te Aroha Boat Ramp
The area known as the Boat Ramp in Te Aroha needs an upgrade to keep up with demand, so we're planning to deliver this upgrade in 2022/23.
Te Aroha Industrial development
Te Aroha Industrial development
Council recently purchased a property at 25 Waihou Rd, Te Aroha and is investigating rezoning and developing this land for light industrial use.
We're also still working on...
There are also a number of projects that have ground work under way or are dependant on third parties (e.g. partners or funding). These projects haven't fallen off our radar, and may also get under way during 2022/23 if funding or 'people on the ground' help drive them forward. These include:
- The Te Aroha Bike Skills Park - in partnership with Te Aroha Mountain Bike Club
- Matamata Indoor Stadium - Council has committed $2 million of funding towards this stadium, with Matamata Futures fundraising for the balance.
- Improvements to dog parks - last year we made bylaw changes to designate land for dog parks in Matamata and Te Aroha. We are keen to work with community groups on improvements at these sites (e.g. fencing, seats etc)
