The new plan for Wilson Park

About the decision

Preserving precious pōhutukawa trees, upgrading wharepaku (toilets) and adding power for events are all part of the plan for Waihī Beach’s Wilson Park.

The new concept plan for the three-hectare park has been adopted by Council’s Policy Committee following a rich kōrero with the community on what they use and value the park for.

We heard that protecting the open space is important, and by adding a few small amenities we can ensure the space continues to serve a wide range of people.

Throughout our kōrero, the community mentioned the wide range of people who use Wilson Park – dog walkers, slow paced people watchers and thrill-seeking kids riding bikes down the hill. They made it clear that this space means something different to everyone in the community, and the new concept plan will protect that.

We've also added rubbish bins, dog poo bins, a drinking water station, seating and bike racks to the plans based on the community’s requests. We will also ensure new plantings for shade don’t impact the views from surrounding properties, and improve the entrance way.

Many thanks to everyone who helped us shape the plan. We received really fantastic and constructive feedback from our community and it’s helped make this plan a real success!

The decision story and final plan

Read the decision story and see the final concept plan.

Next steps

The next step to get these plans in motion will see funding sought through the 2023/24 Annual Plan. The total costings for the concept plan are $460,000 (depending on final specifications).