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    All-weather turf at Queenstown Events Centre

    A new all-weather multisport turf at Queenstown Events Centre opened in October 2021.
    Three Waters

    Alpha Series stormwater modifications
    Transport & Roading

    Arthurs Point to Queenstown shared path

    A shared pathway linking McChesney Bridge, Arthurs Point and Queenstown is now complete.
    Three Waters

    Aubrey Road Wastewater Pipe Upgrades

    Upgrades to part of the existing wastewater main on a section of Aubrey Road.
    Parks, Property & Community

    101 Ballantyne Road Remediation

    Our district is experiencing sustained and rapid growth, which puts pressure on access to sport and recreation facilities.

    Transport & Roading

    Ballantyne Road Upgrade

    A project to vastly improve safety on Ballantyne Road, Wānaka is now complete.
    DISTRICT WIDE Parks, Property & Community

    Blue-Green Network Plan

    A maps of the parks, open spaces, trails, and waterways across Priority Development Areas and settlements in the Queenstown Lakes District.
    Three Waters

    Cardrona Valley Wastewater Upgrade

    A reticulated community wastewater scheme for Cardrona is now complete.
    Three Waters

    Cardrona Valley Water Supply Scheme

    A new community water supply scheme is now available for the Cardrona area. Here you'll find the latest information about the project and how to connect.
    DISTRICT WIDE Parks, Property & Community

    Energy upgrades at Aquatic facilities
    Queenstown Lakes District Council DISTRICT WIDE Parks, Property & Community

    Environmental Monitoring System

    We’re working with Spark New Zealand and Attentis Technology to trial cutting-edge technology to monitor conditions within Ben Lomond and Mount Iron Reserves.

    Parks, Property & Community

    Fernhill Recreation Reserve Playground

    A playground upgrade is planned for Fernhill Recreation Reserve.
    Parks, Property & Community

    Frankton Campground

    Work to redevelop Frankton Campground on Lake Avenue into a 'camping only' facility is now complete.
    Three Waters

    Frankton Road Watermain Upgrades

    Work to upgrade a section of the main trunk water supply line on Frankton Road, which delivers water to the wider Queenstown and Frankton areas.
    Three Waters

    Frankton Stormwater Upgrade

    A major upgrade of the Frankton Stormwater system is now complete.
    Three Waters

    Frankton Track Wastewater Upgrades

    We’re planning to deliver a new pressurised wastewater pipeline running between Queenstown and Frankton.
    Queenstown Lakes District Council DISTRICT WIDE

    Glenorchy Flood Resilience
    Transport & Roading

    Glenorchy Marina Carpark

    Queenstown Lakes District Council and Fulton Hogan Ltd have completed work to upgrade the Glenorchy Marina carpark.
    Three Waters

    Glenorchy Reservoirs

    We completed work to install two new water reservoirs in Glenorchy in December 2023.
    Three Waters

    Glenorchy Water Treatment Upgrades

    Delivery of a new UV water treatment solution in Glenorchy.
    DISTRICT WIDE Planning & Development

    Improving housing outcomes

    Queenstown Lakes District Council is improving housing outcomes with the Joint Housing Action Plan.
    Three Waters

    Kingston Infrastructure Works

    Work to deliver new water supply, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure in Kingston is set to begin later this year.
    Planning & Development

    Ladies Mile Masterplan

    A Council-led Masterplan for the Te Putahi Ladies Mile area was adopted on 30 June 2022.
    Parks, Property & Community

    Lakeview Development

    Information about the Lakeview Development project.
    Three Waters

    Long term solution for Shotover Wastewater Treatment Plant

    Information on a long term solution for the Shotover Wastewater Treatment Plant.
    Parks, Property & Community

    Luggate Memorial Centre

    Work to build a Passive House Community Hall in Luggate was completed in October 2022.
    Three Waters

    Luggate Water Upgrades

    Delivery of new water supply, treatment, and storage infrastructure for the township.
    Parks, Property & Community

    Marine Parade Upgrades

    Upgrades to Marine Parade in Queenstown to improve access and connection with the lakefront are now complete.
    DISTRICT WIDE Planning & Development

    Mayoral Housing Affordability Taskforce

    The Mayoral Housing Affordability Taskforce was set up in April 2017 to investigate new ways of addressing housing affordability.
    Parks, Property & Community

    McPhee Park Playground

    New community playground and toilet facility at McPhee Park.
    Parks, Property & Community

    Merton Park Playground

    A new community playground is planned for Merton Park in Shotover Country.
    Parks, Property & Community

    Mount Iron Reserve Management Plan

    Council purchased nearly 100 hectares of land around Mount Iron and Little Mount Iron in Wānaka.
    Parks, Property & Community

    Mount Iron Trail Plan

    Council is developing a Trail Plan for Mount Iron that will outline what an integrated network of walking, biking and horse-riding trails could look like in the future. 
    DISTRICT WIDE Economic Development

    Otago Central Lakes Regional Deal

    This Regional Deal is about enabling economic growth – focusing on shared priorities and long-term goals.
    DISTRICT WIDE Three Waters

    Our Water Done Well

    We proposed a change to how water supply, wastewater, and stormwater services are delivered in the future.
    Parks, Property & Community

    Peninsula Bay Reserve Regeneration

    Parks, Property & Community

    Peter Fraser Park Playground

    A playground upgrade is planned for Peter Fraser Park to renew existing equipment and enhance the playspace for the Hāwea community.

    Parks, Property & Community

    Project Manawa

    Information regarding QLDC's Project Manawa project.
    Parks, Property & Community

    Project Tohu

    Recloaking the shoulders of Coronet Peak Mauka mountain.
    Parks, Property & Community

    Project Tohu Trail Network

    A new trail network for mountain bikers, trail runners, walkers, horse riders and paragliders.
    DISTRICT WIDE Economic Development

    Proposed Visitor Levy

    A proposed local visitor levy on short term visitor accomodation is currently on hold.
    DISTRICT WIDE Parks, Property & Community

    QEC Indoor Court Expansion
    DISTRICT WIDE Planning & Development

    Queenstown Lakes Home Strategy

    Everyone has a warm secure place to call home.
    Transport & Roading

    Queenstown Town Centre Arterial Road

    Learn more about the project, the new road layout and pedestrian access, the improvements to local wastewater and carparks.
    Transport & Roading

    Queenstown Town Centre Street Upgrades

    Transforming Brecon Street, Rees Street, Beach Street and Park Street into high quality public spaces.
    Three Waters

    Reconsenting Lake Hayes water take

    Ensuring current and future access to safe drinking water.
    Three Waters

    Recreation Ground Wastewater Pump Station and Rising Main

    Work to install a new wastewater pump station at the Queenstown Recreation Ground and upgrade the rising main through the town centre is now complete. 
    Three Waters

    Robins Road Wastewater Upgrades

    Information regarding a new wastewater pipe and watermain down Queenstown's Robins Road.
    Transport & Roading

    Schools to pool active travel route

    Construction of the Schools to Pool pathway was completed in September 2024.
    Three Waters

    Short term approach for managing wastewater discharge

    Get detailed information on the short term approach for managing the discharge of treated wastewater from the Shotover Wastewater Treatment Plant.
    Three Waters

    Shotover Bridge Water and Wastewater Main

    Work to connect a new water and wastewater main at either end of the Shotover Bridge is now complete.
    Three Waters

    Shotover Country Borefield and Treatment Plant

    Upgraded water infrastructure to meet the changing needs of communities in Shotover Country, Lakes Hayes Estate, Ladies Mile and Frankton Flats.
    Three Waters

    Shotover Wastewater Treatment Plant Stage 3 upgrades

    Upgrades will improve wastewater capacity in the district and provide for future growth in the area through to the year 2048.
    DISTRICT WIDE Three Waters

    Smart Water Meters Trial

    Information regarding smart water meter trials in Luggate, Glenorchy and Hāwea.
    Parks, Property & Community

    Te Kararo Queenstown Gardens

    Updates regarding work underway at Te Kararo Queenstown Gardens.
    Planning & Development

    Te Tapuae Southern Corridor

    Guiding new development in the Southern Corridor south of Kawarau River, around Hanley's Farm, Jack's Point, and Homestead Bay.
    DISTRICT WIDE Transport & Roading

    Travel Demand Management Programme

    Identifying low-cost actions to help achieve more sustainable travel.
    DISTRICT WIDE

    Tucker Beach closed landfill rehabilitation

    Rehabilitation of the landfill slope to secure the site’s long-term future.
    Three Waters

    Upgraded Two Mile UV Treatment Plant

    Delivery of an upgraded UV water treatment solution at the Two Mile intake near Sunshine Bay.
    DISTRICT WIDE Transport & Roading

    Upper Clutha Safety Improvements Programme

    Work to improve roads and intersections in several locations around Wānaka and the Upper Clutha.
    Three Waters

    Upper Clutha Wastewater Conveyance Scheme

    Upgrades to the wastewater network in the Upper Clutha.
    Parks, Property & Community

    Wānaka Airport Certification

    Work is underway to obtain a 'Qualifying Aerodrome Operator Certificate' for Wānaka Airport.
    Parks, Property & Community

    Wānaka Airport Future Review

    In July 2024 as part of LTP consultation, QLDC signalled its intent to begin a process to develop a long term plan for the Wānaka airport.

    Planning & Development

    Wānaka Lakefront Development Plan

    Creating fresh open spaces and people-friendly places on the lakefront.
    Queenstown Lakes District Council DISTRICT WIDE Transport & Roading

    Way To Go

    The journeys that you make every day in and around the Queenstown Lakes District should be safe, easy, support your business and help you get the most out of life.
    Three Waters

    Western Wānaka Water Supply Upgrade

    A new water main pipe and pump station in Western Wānaka is now complete.
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