Our Focus
The way our towns and spaces are planned, designed and maintained has a big impact on how we live. We’re focused on creating places that meet the needs of our community, places that bring people together and reflect what matters most.
As our population grows and the way we live changes, we’re thinking carefully about how our infrastructure supports that. We want our streets, buildings and public spaces to work well now and into the future, with a strong focus on accessibility and thoughtful design.
It’s about looking after the places people rely on every day and making sure they continue to meet local needs.
Strategic Indicators
At a Glance...
Major Initiatives and Actions
Parks are regularly maintained on a set schedule, and upgrades to park infrastructure are planned as assets reach the end of their life.
The new 10-year Public Open Space Strategy completed its first phase of community engagement in August 2025.
The Urban Forest program is ongoing, with a target of planting 1,000 new, replacement, or infill trees each year.
We also actively support events and licensed activities that encourage community use of our parks.
This activity is scheduled to begin in Year 3 of the Council Plan.
It follows a regular cycle and was last completed in 2024.
Maintenance and upgrade works were completed at several Council-owned kindergarten buildings during the September school holidays.
Council is also in ongoing discussions with key service providers regarding their plans to upgrade their sites.
In addition, Council has engaged with the State Government to explore potential locations for new kindergartens on school sites within Wellington.
Council is continuing regular maintenance of parks along with upgrades to trails, paths, playgrounds, and accessible facilities.
Plans also include improving access to open spaces within a short walk of homes and adding lighting to make parks safer and more usable for longer hours.
As part of our targeted reactivation plan at Aqua Energy, Council has introduced a range of improvements aimed at boosting community engagement and participation.
These include new membership options to better suit individual needs, enhanced access to swimming lessons, and a refreshed mix of programs catering to all ages and abilities.
We've also launched new wellness services and strengthened our digital platforms to make it easier for members to connect and stay informed.
These efforts have led to a strong recovery, with membership numbers now exceeding pre-closure levels, over 1,000 enrolments in our swim school, and record participation across our programs.
This activity is scheduled to commence in Year 2 of the Council Plan.
The Wellington Proposal project has commenced and established the required project governance framework, including the Project Control Group, Project Sponsor, and Project Lead.
Key project documentation such as the project plan and supporting materials are currently being developed and refined.
Approval has been received from the Corporate Management Team (CMT) regarding the proposed approach, enabling the project to proceed as planned.
Garden beds, street trees, rubbish services, lighting, seating, and other amenities are regularly maintained.
Standards are audited, and customer requests are promptly addressed to keep these spaces well-presented, active, and welcoming.
An independent review of the current Community Managed Facilities Strategy has been completed, and a recommendations report is currently being finalised to inform the next steps.
Council adopted the 10-Year Asset Plan on 19 August 2025, and a new GIS system was procured in September.
Detailed design tender documentation is in the final stages of preparation.
An initial review of the plans is underway and is scheduled for presentation at an upcoming Council workshop.
Review and update of the Recreational Boating Facilities Plan to occur during 2026.