Council Projects

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

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

Upgrades to part of the existing wastewater main on a section of Aubrey Road.

A project is underway to develop a Masterplan for 101 Ballantyne Road, Wānaka.

A project to vastly improve safety on Ballantyne Road, Wānaka is now complete.

A reticulated community wastewater scheme for Cardrona is now complete.

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.

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

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.

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

We’re planning to deliver a new pressurised wastewater pipeline running between Queenstown and Frankton.

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

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

Delivery of a new UV water treatment solution in Glenorchy.

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

A Council-led Masterplan for the Te Putahi Ladies Mile area was adopted on 30 June 2022.

Information about the Lakeview Development project.

Information on a long term solution for the Shotover Wastewater Treatment Plant.

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

Delivery of new water supply, treatment, and storage infrastructure for the township.

Upgrades to Marine Parade in Queenstown to improve access and connection with the lakefront are now complete.

New community playground and toilet facility at McPhee Park.

Council purchased nearly 100 hectares of land around Mount Iron and Little Mount Iron in Wānaka.

Information regarding QLDC's Project Manawa project.

Recloaking the shoulders of Coronet Peak Mauka mountain.

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

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

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. 

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

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

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

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

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

Updates regarding work underway at Te Kararo Queenstown Gardens.

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

Delivery of an upgraded UV water treatment solution at the Two Mile intake near Sunshine Bay.

Upgrades to the wastewater network in the Upper Clutha.

Work is underway to obtain a 'Qualifying Aerodrome Operator Certificate' for Wānaka Airport.

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.

Creating fresh open spaces and people-friendly places on the lakefront.

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