Henderson-Massey Local Board has approved $1.8 million of funding to improve and maintain 10 parks in the board area.
The funding has come from the New Zealand Transport Agency as part of the agreement for the development of the Waterview connection project and is sourced from several areas, including occupation fees and land sales.
It will be used to improve parks in Henderson-Massey, including continuing the fantastic new Royal Reserve playground.
Commitment to parks and open spaces
Henderson-Massey Local Board Chair, Shane Henderson says the funding shows the board's commitment to providing the community with high-quality parks and open spaces.
“We are delighted to be improving parks here, it will make a huge difference for our local families,” he says.
“We are committed to making the parks in Henderson Massey up there with the best in the city. This programme of works will restore, rejuvenate and improve parks and open spaces across our area."
Royal Reserve
“Anyone who has visited the newly developed Royal Reserve playground will see an excellent example of what we mean. When it is complete, Royal Reserve will be one of the stand-out parks and open spaces in Auckland," Mr Henderson said.
“This commitment of funding is further evidence that we will continue to do all we can to improve and enhance our parks and open spaces wherever possible.”
The agreed funding is as follows (estimated costs):
- Royal Reserve improvements - ongoing project commitment of $1,581,750
- Jack Pringle Sports Park skate park upgrade ($101,000)
- Jack Pringle Sports Park basketball half court upgrade ($45,500)
- Danica Esplanade to Te Atatu Road pathway connection ($86,520)
- Kelvin Strand seating installation ($7800)
- McLeod Park drinking fountain installation ($6500)
- Te Atatu Peninsula Park drinking fountain installation ($6500)
- Springbank Esplanade Reserve restoration programme ($15,600)
- Harbourview-Orangihina Park ecological restoration plan ($40,000)
