Freedom camping site closed due to safety concerns Published on 16 December 2024 Due to health and safety concerns, Whanganui District Council is temporarily closing the Anzac Parade freedom camping site. Current occupants of the site have been asked to remove camping gear, vehicles and personal belongings from the site and the adjacent reserve by Wednesday, 18 December. Tagged as: , Closures
Durie Hill elevator receiving specialist attention Published on 17 August 2021 Work is continuing to get the Durie Hill elevator back up and running again, after electrical issues led to its closure in July. The elevator may be out of action for up to eight weeks.Tranzit will continue to provide Durie Hill residents with a shuttle in the meantime. Tagged as: , Closures
Durie Hill elevator set to reopen at the end of the month Published on 06 May 2021 The Durie Hill elevator is due to reopen at the end of May Tagged as: , Closures, Community
Temporary shuttle bus service for Durie Hill Published on 19 February 2021 Whanganui District Council will provide a free temporary shuttle service for Durie Hill residents from Monday, 22 February, 2021 while the historic Durie Hill elevator is closed for around 11 weeks. Tagged as: , Closures, Property
Velodrome to close for remainder of season Published on 17 February 2021 Whanganui’s velodrome will close until further notice due to concerns about the deterioration of the track. Tagged as: , Closures, Cycling, Facilities, Property, Sport
Major upgrade for popular visitor attraction Published on 04 February 2021 Whanganui’s much-loved Durie Hill elevator is set to receive a major upgrade to its entrance as well as a maintenance overhaul of its lift car this month. Tagged as: , Closures, Projects
Save the date! Published on 05 February 2019 Whanganui Regional Museum to re-open on 16 March 2019 Tagged as: , Closures
War Memorial Centre re-opens after seismic upgrade Published on 31 January 2019 Centre ready for Masters Games Tagged as: , Closures
War Memorial Centre strengthening Published on 28 November 2017 The War Memorial Centre will be earthquake strengthened to 67 per cent of the New Building Standard Tagged as: , Closures,
Riverbank walkway partly closed for construction work Published on 20 September 2016 Part of the Whanganui Riverbank walkway will be closed from Thursday, September 22, for about 11 weeks while contractors place rip rap rock to construct 205 metres of protection to prevent ongoing bank erosion and settlement. Tagged as: , Closures