Several parks in the Whau are set to receive significant upgrades following the adoption of concept plans by Whau Local Board.
Brains Park and Archibald park in Kelston, and Crum park and Green Bay domain in Green Bay, all received sign off on new concept plans, which sets out the vision for the parks in the short, medium and long-term.
Meanwhile, Godley Green, Barron Green, Green Bay Community Centre had an activation plan approved, which sets out how the council can improve the function of these spaces to better serve the community.
Playground funding
The board also approved an additional $190,000 for the playground development at Archibald Park, increasing the budget for the playground to $770,000.
Whau Local Board Chair Tracy Mulholland says the concept and activation plans are part of an overall strategy to improve the numerous parks in the Whau over time.
Managing growth
“The Whau Local Board Open Network Plan identified that we need to do more in order to increase our open space provision for our growing population.
“We need our parks to be able to handle an increase in use as a result of population growth in the Whau. The plans set out a number of projects to be delivered in the next few years to help handle that growth.
“For example, Archibald Park will see the connection to Te Whau Pathway, development of a new playground, upgrades to the boat ramp and a possible waka ama storage facility.
“While upgrading the parks in Green Bay will result in improvements to amenities, safety, recreation and play facilities as well as looking after the environment.
“These improvements will make significant differences for the community and those using the parks.
“In Green Bay, we know that the open spaces have been under-utilised for some time, so this is a first step in guiding our future plans and investments in our green spaces within the Whau.”
