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    Greytown Open Space and Wheels Park

    With the continued growth of Greytown and the inability to extend the existing park on Kuratawhiti Street, there is a desire to create a new integrated open space facility at 2 to 4 Pierce Street so that all ages can play. The proposed park will be designed with sustainable building practices in mind to reduce its overall construction footprint.

    Due to its relatively close proximity to the other towns in South Wairarapa, the new Greytown park is expected to be enjoyed by all in the district, making it important that everyone’s feedback is considered in the final design of the proposed park. It is designed to complement the offerings of other skate parks in the Wellington region

    The project is partially funded by the Council to the value of $1.4m, with the balance to be raised by the community. The project is expected to cost around $4m to construct.

    During the 2021-31 Long-Term Plan consultation, the community identified the following needs:

    • Skatepark and wheeled play area incorporating some learn to ride elements
    • Integrated skate elements throughout park, such as skateable terraces
    • Pump track environment
    • Playground
    • Basketball half court
    • Carpark integrated into Cotter Street with street calming features. Rework lane layout to navigate cars away from continuing down Cotter Street
    • Improved pedestrian entry and connection between the new Greytown Park and the Woodside Trail entry
    • Circulation from Pierce Street through to the Woodside Trail entry
    • Central hub, tying environments and circulation together
    • Public toilet facilities
    • Shelters and shade sails
    • Seating, bike racks, rubbish bins and other site furnishings
    • Accessible water fountains and BBQs
    • Water and power connection with service for temporary, small service space
    • Designated space for temporary small service / café and shop
    • Landscaped gardens and green space, which could include community planting initiatives, fruit and shade trees 
    • Lighting and CCTV Cameras (refer to Specifications for International Dark Sky Reserve).

    Based on this feedback, a concept drawing was shared with Greytown residents and, following considerable feedback, the design was further refined to what you see today.

    What happens next?

    The Greytown Wheels Park development is gaining momentum. Council has a signed an agreement with RICH Landscapes and Angus McMillian Concrete, which won the supplier tenders earlier this year.

    Public engagement ran from 19 April to 2 May 2022. Following this feedback from the wider district, the initial design was approved by council in August, and the project went out for tender. Construction will be subject to the same issues facing the wider construction sector, such as the availability of supplies. This project has seed funding from Council but community fundraising will be needed to complete the full design as proposed.

    With these suppliers being much sought after, the construction is scheduled to start in late 2024. The design phase has commenced and stakeholder engagement activities are about to get underway.

    Updates

    August 2023

    The Greytown Wheels Park development is gaining momentum. Council has a signed an agreement with RICH Landscapes and Angus McMillian Concrete, which won the supplier tenders earlier this year. With these suppliers being much sought after, the construction is scheduled to start in late 2024. The design phase has commenced and stakeholder engagement activities are about to get underway.

    July 2025

    After the withdrawal of Angus McMillan Concrete from the project, Convic was selected to lead the construction of the project. Design and stakeholder engagement has been completed and construction work is to begin in July 2025.