Central City waterfront development
Year
1 $130,000
Year 2 $130,000
Reconnecting the riverfront to the city will turn the Whanganui
River's edge back into the thriving commercial hub it used to be
and reinforce our arts, culture and heritage strengths.
People are rediscovering the river's beauty and are
increasingly using it as a recreational area despite difficulty
of access to some areas. The development will improve the area's
design, security and maintenance, allow less vehicle traffic, and
create a continuous river's edge and green corridor that connects
to the bridge walks up and down the river.

A whole river experience will include a boardwalk along the river's
edge, courtyard type spaces and amenities such as BBQ, seats, lighting
and toilets.