Projects
Taupō is a great place to live and visit, but what about the future? What will the town centre be like in 20 years time? Where will industrial business be located in future years?
To view what's happening around the district, refer to Council's current projects below and select a title to view further information.
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East Taupō Arterial
The East Taupō Arterial was opened back in October 2010, five months ahead of schedule. More>> |
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Taupō Town Centre, Taupō and Centennial Industrial, Residential and Spa Road Plan Changes 28-33
As part of a schedule of work kicked off by the Taupō Urban Commercial and Industrial Structure Plan, the Plan Changes propose a number of amendments to the Taupō District Plan. These Plan Changes have now been notified and the public are encouraged to make a submission. More >> |
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The Taupō District is a predominantly rural district with almost half of the area identified as having special landscape value. It is a working environment with productive land uses, often valued for its open space, recreation, and natural character qualities. The Rural Design Guide is being prepared to help guide better practice rural design and development within Taupō's Rural Environment More>> |
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Lake Taupō is one of New Zealand's national treasures. However scientific evidence shows that its health is declining due to the amount of nitrogen reaching the lake from rural land, urban sources and septic tank seepage. To just maintain the lake's current water quality, we need to reduce the amount of nitrogen reaching the lake by 20 per cent. More>> |
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Council provides an effective, efficient, sustainable and safe transportation network which allows people to move around easily and is essential for the economic and social wellbeing of the community. Alternative modes of transport are encouraged through the provision of footpaths, cycle ways and passenger transport. More >> |
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Council has developed a long term plan to progressively upgrade the wastewater reticulation network in Taupō to meet the increasing demand as our population grows. More>> |
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Turangi and Southern Lakeshore Settlements Structure Plan
The Turangi and Southern Lakeshore Settlements Structure Plan will look at the existing and future land requirements for urban growth around Turangi, Motuoapa, Omori-Kuratau and Whareroa. It will develop a vision for future growth in these areas and how the settlements may look as they evolve, in collaboration with residents and ratepayers, local businesses and major landowners (including Maori Land Trusts, Trustees and hapu). More>>> |
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