New airport carpark
Project overview
As a transport hub for our growing district, Taupō Airport has seen a steady increase in traffic over the years. The facility serves both locals travelling throughout New Zealand as well as visitors, and traffic through the Airport will only continue to grow in the coming years.
With growth in mind, an upgrade to the terminal building and its carpark was included in Taupō District Council’s 2018-28 Long-term Plan. The upgrade to the terminal building and carpark had a budget of $9.237 million, funded with $3.367 million allocated in the Long-term Plan, a $5 million grant from the Crown’s Provincial Development Unit, and $870,000 from the Ministry of Transport.
The new award-winning terminal building, designed by local architects Shelter Architects and built by Taupō firm Watts Construction, was formally opened on 9 March 2023. The opening followed an upgrade to the airport’s carpark, with contractors Camex Civil constructing a new sealed carpark with more parking spaces and lighting to replace the old carpark which was unlit and grassed. In late 2024, work will begin on an extension to the airport apron.
| Location: | Taupō Airport |
| Project status: | Completed |
| Project budget: | $9.237 million |
| Start date: | July 2021 |
| Completion date: | October 2022 |
| Contractors: | CAMEX (parking facilities) |
Project updates
6 OCTOBER 2022
Final stage of airport carpark upgrade gets under way
The final stage of the Taupō Airport carpark upgrade is now under way and travellers are being urged to give themselves a little extra time to catch flights.
Project manager Pernille Fletcher said the main airport carpark was sealed and upgraded with new lighting earlier this year. The final stage of the carpark upgrade would see the drop-off/pick-up zone temporarily closed and the rental car parking relocated to the main carpark.
28 SEPTEMBER 2022
New parking charges to come into effect as Taupō Airport comes of age
New parking charges will come into effect when Taupō Airport’s new terminal opens; and reflect the growth of the airport and its surrounding business precinct. The new charges will help to maintain the newly-constructed airport carpark and terminal, which is currently underway with a budget of $9.237 million.
16 FEBRUARY 2022
Taupō Airport upgrade flying ahead
Great progress has been made on the Taupō Airport carpark upgrade, with the new seal in place and line marking complete.
Project manager Pernille Fletcher said the next work would be installing street art and lighting to make for a safer environment for those using the carpark in the darker, winter months. Planting would also be carried out in the green spaces around the carpark.
2 JULY 2021
A beautiful Taupō morning welcomed stakeholders and supporters, contractors and airport staff to the blessing of the Taupō Airport upgrade project. The blessing was conducted by the Reverend Peace, and Mayor David Trewavas and Deputy Mayor Christine Rankin spoke of their support and thanks for the many groups who had spent many years working towards this day.
The upgrade will see a new airport terminal designed by local architects Shelter Architects as well as a new carpark. The terminal will be built alongside the existing building so as to minimise disruption. Work gets underway next week.
30 JUNE 2021
Locals on the tools as part of Taupō Airport upgrade
Local contractors have been confirmed for the next stage of the upgrade to the Taupō Airport Terminal and the Airport carpark. The upgrade will see the construction of a new terminal building designed by local architects Shelter Architects and built by Watts Construction, as well as improved parking facilities to be constructed by CAMEX. This work follows on from an upgrade of the Airport’s water and wastewater infrastructure in 2020.
