An update on the Woolston Village Upgrade
Woolston Village upgrade to start in April
Kia ora from Woolston Village Upgrade team.
We hope you are all staying well during Alert Level 2.
We wanted to share an update on the progress of the Woolston Village Upgrade project. The proposed start date of this project has been delayed in light of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Initially we had planned to announce our lead contractor in March, with the aim of starting work in April, but due to legal and contractual issues relating to the impact of COVID-19, the appointment of a contractor has been delayed by a couple of months. Once we have an agreed contractor and start date we will be in touch.
Appointing a contractor
Last year, we invited construction companies to submit proposals to lead the Woolston Village works. Applications closed in February and our team has been busy reviewing some outstanding proposals from a number of experienced contractors.
This process has been delayed due to the Covid-19 lockdown and we are now looking at starting work mid- winter, instead of April as previously planned.
We are in conversations with contractors to understand how the Covid-19 pandemic has affected the way they operate and any impact this may have on their proposed work programme for the Woolston Village upgrade. We'll announce the successful contractor once this stage is complete.
Meet the contractor sessions
Once we award a lead contractor, we’ll hold 'Meet the Contractor' sessions to introduce the project team to the local community.
We expect these sessions to be held in June or July. We’ll be in touch with details closer to the time.
Stay up to date with news and updates
We've set up a webpage with information about the upgrade and will be sending out regular newsletters as the project progresses. If you know anyone who would like to receive these newsletters, please ask them to sign up here, or email WoolstonVillage@ccc.govt.nz.
Thanks for your patience while we upgrade Woolston Village.
Key features of the upgrade
We’re upgrading Woolston Village and part of Ferry Road. This will make the village a safer and more attractive place to walk, bike and drive. We’re renewing underground wastewater pipes at the same time to minimise disruption to the public.
A place to park
There will be 55 on-street car park spaces on this section of Ferry Road plus time-restricted parking to allow for higher turnover.
A place for walking
Wider footpaths and improved crossing facilities in the village, including signal controlled crossings & upgraded street lighting.
Lower speed limits
The speed limit will be lowered to 30km/h on Ferry Road between Portman Street and St Anne’s School.
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