Unique artworks celebrate Whanganui in new streetscapes Published on 18 June 2024 With the final touches being done on the Streets for People projects on Guyton and St Hill streets, the new streetscapes are now filled with artworks celebrating Whanganui’s identity Tagged as: , Town Centre Regeneration
Local generosity to bring new green space for Guyton Street Published on 11 January 2024 As part of the Streets for People project in Guyton Street, the Whanganui community will soon have a new green space to enjoy in our town centre – thanks to a generous offer from a civic-minded local property owner. Tagged as: , Town Centre Regeneration
Local businesses welcome Guyton Street roundabout Published on 20 December 2023 Several local businesses say the installation of traffic calming measures along Guyton Street – including a new roundabout at the intersection with Wicksteed Street – has had an immediate impact on reducing vehicle speeds and improving road safety. Tagged as: , Town Centre Regeneration
Road safety improvements on the way for Guyton Street Published on 01 December 2023 Road safety improvements are on the way for central Guyton Street as part of Whanganui District Council’s Waka Kotahi-funded ‘Streets for People’ project – with new road features to be installed in early December before urban design work is carried out in early 2024. The new look Guyton Street will have seating, greenery, lighting and street art reflecting Whanganui’s history and culture. Tagged as: , Town Centre Regeneration
Guyton Street revitalisation to kick off in November Published on 12 October 2023 Central Guyton Street (between St Hill and Wicksteed streets) is set to be revitalised under the Streets for People programme – by February 2024, the area will have new seating, greenery, lighting, and street art which reflects Whanganui’s unique history and culture. Tagged as: , Town Centre Regeneration
Draft design reveal coming up for public transport hub Published on 05 May 2023 Whanganui District Council is inviting the community to come along to the War Memorial Centre on Wednesday, 10 May for the official ‘draft design reveal’ for a new public transport hub on lower St Hill Street. Tagged as: , Town Centre Regeneration
Draft design to be revealed for Guyton Street makeover Published on 19 April 2023 The Whanganui community will have a chance to view and scrutinise initial design concepts for the Streets for People Guyton Street project early next month – with draft design reveal workshops being held on Thursday 4 May at Cook’s Gardens Events Centre at 1.00pm and 5.30pm. Tagged as: , Town Centre Regeneration
Lights on Bikes and Drews Ave Street Party wins outstanding event Published on 12 December 2022 Lights on Bikes and Drews Ave Street Party scored the outstanding event award at the New Zealand Recreation Awards 2022. Tagged as: , Town Centre Regeneration
Whanganui gets green light for funding to improve city streets Published on 06 September 2022 Whanganui District Council's town centre regeneration team has successfully secured $1.26 million from Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency to create more vibrant, better-connected streetscapes in two key areas of our city centre along Guyton Street and lower St Hill Street. Tagged as: , Town Centre Regeneration
Interactive arapaki panel comes to Pukenamu Queen's Park Published on 01 July 2022 Through the council's town centre regeneration work, an interactive arapaki panel has been installed outside Whanganui Regional Museum Tagged as: , Town Centre Regeneration