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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

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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Schools to Pool Active Travel Route

Construction of Stage 2 and Stage 3 of the Schools to Pool active travel route is about to begin.

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Upper Clutha Safety Improvements Programme

Intersection safety upgrades around Wānaka and the Upper Clutha.

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Arthurs Point Shared Pathway

We’re upgrading the pathway between McChesney Bridge, Arthurs Point and Queenstown.

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Travel Demand Management Programme

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

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Three Waters upgrades

Shotover Country Borefield and treatment plant

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

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Upper Clutha Wastewater Conveyance Scheme

A new scheme to respond to and futureproof Hāwea’s wastewater needs.

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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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Shotover Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade

Upgrades will improve capacity for future growth in the district

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Parks, property and community facilities

Blue-Green Network Plan

A collection of all parks, open spaces, trails, streets and waterways in the Queenstown Lakes District.

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101 Ballantyne Road Masterplan

Masterplan for 101 Ballantyne Road, Wānaka.

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Environmental Monitoring System

A trial to monitor conditions within Ben Lomond and Mount Iron Reserves is underway.

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Lakeview development

Details of the development overlooking Lake Whakatipu

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Mount Iron Acquisition

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

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Project Manawa

Proposed development of a cultural and civic heart.

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Wānaka Lakefront Development Plan

The latest updates on the Wānaka Lakefront Development Plan.

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Government reforms

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

Ladies Mile Masterplan

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

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Improving housing outcomes

How Council is addressing housing challenges faced by our community.

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Te Tapuae Southern Corridor

Te Tapuae

Guiding new development in the Southern Corridor south of Kawarau River, from Coneburn to Jacks Point.

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Completed or on hold

All weather turf at Queenstown Events Centre

A new multisport turf opened in October 2021.

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Ballantyne Road upgrade

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

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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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Frankton Stormwater upgrade

A major stormwater system upgrade for Frankton is now complete.

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Luggate Memorial Centre

Whare Mahana

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

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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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Shotover Bridge

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

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Marine parade upgrades

Improving access and connection with the lakefront on Marine Parade

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Visitor levy

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

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Western Water Supply upgrade

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

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Willow Place Wastewater Upgrade

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

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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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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.