FAQs
- new shared paths through Cannons Creek Park
- new parks furniture, including barbeques and picnic tables
- outdoor education opportunities
- food forest
- platforms around the wetland
When will the project start and how long will it take?
If Council grants approval to temporarily close the reserves, works are anticipated to start in the summer of 2024/2025. The main project works are estimated to take approximately 18 months.
The staging of the works is unable to be confirmed until detailed design is completed and a contractor appointed. Once confirmed, construction timeframes will be communicated to key stakeholders and the public as early as possible.
What will the construction impacts be?
If Council grants approval to temporarily close the reserves, there will be extended periods where much of Cannons Creek Park and a small section of Bothamley Park will be closed to the public to protect public health and safety.
Closures will occur in stages as different parts of work is carried out.
How will rugby league, cricket and karate park users be impacted during the construction period?
The intention at this stage is to try and ensure one sportsfield remains open throughout the construction period. Council will work closely with Wellington Rugby League and Wellington Cricket to temporarily relocate training and games that can’t be accommodated on this field to other fields within Council’s sportsfield network.
It is anticipated that the construction won't have impacts on the Mid City Porirua Kyokushin Karate Club. If there are significant impacts we will assist them to find a temporary alternative venue.
What are the long-term benefits on Cannons Creek Park?
Cannons Creek Park will have a large wetland in the north. This wetland will have viewing platforms and a path.
There will be a range of upgrades to Cannons Creek Park, including:
The existing sportsfields (Bowl, Field 2) will be upgraded with additional drainage and surface upgrades. The bowl will be earthworked to provide for a full sportsfield, and multi-use space.
Were other options were considered?
Yes, other options were considered.
The Cannons Creek Park Wetland option was the best option as it provided the greatest benefits at the lowest cost and disruption to the public.
The other, more standard options, is holding and treating stormwater on private properties. Overall, creating a wetland the bottom (northern end) of Cannons Creek Park will increase water quality at lowest cost. There will also be an increase in recreational opportunities.
Who is going to pay for the proposed works?
Kāinga Ora are paying for this development as part of Te Rā Nui, Eastern Porirua Development. The Government announced in July 2021 that they would be allocating $136 Million of the Housing Acceleration Fund to fund key water infrastructure upgrades to support eastern Porirua. This includes funding to create a wetland to help improve water management.
How can I find out more about Te Rā Nui – the Eastern Porirua Development Project?
You can find out more by visiting https://teranuidevelopment.co.nz/