August 2022 Tuatapere Revitalisation

Lets Chat about your Tuatapere Revitalisation

There will be a Community drop-in session, Wednesday 31 August between 3.30-7.30pm.

Come along to the Waiau Town and Country Club, we'd love to see you and hear your ideas.

See the plans, chat to Council staff about what it all means and most importantly have your say!

Situated on the popular southern scenic route and a key traffic highway for rural businesses, Tuatapere is a town with untapped potential.

It is the gateway for the Hump ridge track which is soon to be a ‘Great Walk’.

Tuatapere prides itself on being a rural hub for many communities of interest.
Looking into the future the community board is investigating options for the railway station and the main street to foster some of the unrealised possibilities of the town.

These projects will be considered in future long-term planning and external funding options will be explored.

So, why the railway station and the main street?

The main street is a focal point for Tuatapere with it being an area of high use to both locals and visitors to the town. The railway station is in close proximity to the main street. The future of the railway station and what it may be used for will then likely have an effect on how people use the main street. Due to the proximity of the railway station to the main street these two projects are considered complementary.

AR and Associates have been working with the Tuatapere Te Waewae Community Board on developing these two plans. COVID-19 alert levels had an impact on the ability to carry out wider community engagement. However targeted engagement with community groups, local business owners, Waiau Area School and other community leaders was able to happen to gather insights. Now we are in a position to talk to the wider community and get your feedback on these exciting projects.