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Major Projects

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Get the latest news on the major projects being delivered right across the district.

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Transport and roading

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Queenstown Town Centre Arterial Road

We’re constructing Stage 1 of the Town Centre Arterial Road.

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Queenstown Town Centre Street Upgrades

Town Centre Street Upgrades are underway in Queenstown.

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Way To Go

Read about investigations underway that over time will transform the Whakatipu transport experience.

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Three Waters upgrades

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Shotover Country Borefield and treatment plant

New water infrastructure to meet the changing needs of the nearby communities.

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North Wānaka Wastewater and water supply upgrade

We’re upgrading North Wānaka’s wastewater and water supply infrastructure.

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WHITE INF Cardrona Valley Water Supply INF Cardrona Valley Water Supply

Proposed Cardrona water supply scheme

A new reticulated community water supply scheme is planned for Cardrona.

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Glenorchy reservoirs

We're starting a project to upgrade the reservoirs in Glenorchy.

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Smart water meters trial

Smart water meters are being trialled in Glenorchy and Luggate.

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Parks, property and community facilities

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Wānaka Lakefront Development Plan

The latest updates on the Wānaka Lakefront Development Plan.

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WHITE COMSERV Mount Iron Acquisition COMSERV Mount Iron Acquisition

Mount Iron Acquisition

Details on Council's acquisition of Mount Iron in Wānaka.

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WHITE COMSERV Luggate Memorial Hall COMSERV Luggate Memorial Hall

Luggate Memorial Centre

An innovative new Passive House Community Hall for Luggate is nearly complete.

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WHTIE COMSERV Marine Parade COMSERV Marine Parade

Marine parade upgrades

Improving access and connection with the lakefront on Marine Parade

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Lakeview development

Details of the development overlooking Lake Whakatipu

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Project Manawa

Proposed development of a cultural and civic heart.

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WHITE COMSERV Ballantyne Road Masterplan COMSERV Ballantyne Road Masterplan

101 Ballantyne Road Masterplan

Masterplan for 101 Ballantyne Road, Wānaka.

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WHITE COMSERV QT Gardens Dev Plan COMSERV QT Gardens Dev Plan

Te Kararo Queenstown Gardens Development Plan

Upgrades aim to enhance connection to Queenstown's town centre.

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Government reforms

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Three Waters Reform

A major government reform of the 'three waters reform' is now underway. 

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Future for local government

A review of the role and function of local government initiated in April 2021.

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Planning and development

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Ladies Mile Masterplan

A masterplan has been adopted. A District Plan Change will be publicly notified soon.

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WHITE ENV Housing In QT Lakes ENV Housing In QT Lakes

Improving housing outcomes

How Council is addressing housing challenges faced by our community.

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Completed or on hold

WHITE COMSERV Major Project Artificial Turf COMSERV Major Project Artificial Turf

All weather turf at Queenstown Events Centre

A new multisport turf opened in October 2021.

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WHITE INF Road Seal Extension INF Road Seal Extension

Ballantyne Road upgrade

Safety improvements for a section of Ballantyne Road in Wānaka are now complete.

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WHITE INF Cardrona Valley Wastewater Upgrade INF Cardrona Valley Wastewater Upgrade

Cardrona Valley Wastewater upgrade

A reticulated community wastewater scheme for Cardrona is now complete.

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Frankton Campground

An upgraded Camping Ground is now open to the public.

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WHITE INF Frankton Stormwater Upgrades INF Frankton Stormwater Upgrades

Frankton Stormwater upgrade

A major stormwater system upgrade for Frankton is now complete.

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WHITE DEM Housing Afford DEM Housing Afford

Mayoral housing affordability taskforce

An overview of the Mayor's programme to address local housing needs

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Recreation Ground pump station

An essential wastewater upgrade for the Queenstown Town Centre is now complete.

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WHITE INF Shotover Bridge Pipeline INF Shotover Bridge Pipeline

Shotover Bridge

Work to connect a new watermain and wastewater pipeline is now complete.

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WHITE ECO Visitor Levy ECO Visitor Levy

Visitor levy

A proposed local visitor levy on short term visitor accommodation is currently on hold.

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WHITE INF Western Wanaka Level Of Service INF Western Wanaka Level Of Service

Western Water Supply upgrade

A new water main pipe and pump station to improve capacity and resilience in Western Wānaka.

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WHITE INF Willow Place Wastewater INF Willow Place Wastewater

Willow Place Wastewater Upgrade

An essential wastewater upgrade for the Kelvin Heights area is now complete.

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Consultation

We're regularly asking for feedback or ideas on projects being delivered on behalf of the community. Your feedback is a valuable part of shaping the future of our district

All of our consultation projects are located over on ‘Let’s Talk’. Let’s Talk is our online engagement platform. Don’t miss the opportunity to have your say! Join loads of other locals signing up to get involved in the projects that matter to them – head to letstalk.qldc.govt.nz and register today!   

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Ten Year Plans

Council prioritises and funds major projects via its Ten Year Plan. You can see the latest Ten Year Plan in our Council Documents section.

Let's Talk - Kōrero Mai

Have your say on these and other projects that QLDC is seeking feedback or submissions on. Live consultations and engagement are on our Let's Talk site.