Wharewaka walkway extension in pictures

16 June 2016

If you've been wondering what's been going on at Wharewaka, check out the new storymap on our website about the walkway extension. Storymaps are a tool we use to keep the community updated on what's happening with some of our projects. It uses pictures and a map to show you what's going on - and where!

The Wharewaka walkway extension project will see the construction of a path between Wharewaka Point and Five Mile Bay to close the gap in the shared path.

The concrete path will be 2.5 metres wide and cater to both pedestrians and cyclists. The area that is currently gravel will be sealed and turned into a road and car park, and the concrete path will run alongside it. A low timber barrier installed to separate vehicles and pedestrians to make it safer.

It is hoped connecting the two paths will improve access for cyclists and pedestrians who travel between the two.

To allow further preparation work to take place, the vehicle access to the lakefront at Wharewaka Point is currently closed, and it will not reopen until the work is completed. Pedestrians and cyclists are still able to access the area.

The work will is expected to be completed in time for summer.

Keep updated on what's happening at Wharewaka with our storymap over the next few months at www.taupodc.govt.nz.