Velodrome upgrade

Taupo’s velodrome is undergoing an upgrade with a new, smoother surface on the way. Work began in late November 2018 with the removal of the old lighting in preparation for the surfacing work and has progressed with the removal of the old surface.and the laying of the new track. This has been a complex, coordinated effort by contractor Downer, which involved several pieces of heavy machinery working at steep angles.

The remaining work will include finishing the track surface, reinstatement of the safety railing and racing lines, installation of new LED lighting and a tidy up of the grassed area around the Velodrome.