A plan for the rejuvenation of the Tauranga city centre was presented at a council meeting last week.
The 10-year plan includes the development of eight different precincts, including a cultural and historical precinct, retail and commercial precincts, a waterfront precinct and a “Te Manawataki o Te Papa” civic precinct.
The city centre has seen empty shops and a decrease in visitors over the last few years.
Tauranga City Council Commission chair Anne Tolley said that the revitalisation of the city centre was “absolutely critical,” adding “it’s important that we have a cohesive centre for this great city.”
City Development and Partnerships General Manager Gareth Wallis said, “Together, we can help restore our city’s heart and make it a more inclusive, sustainable and welcoming place where we and future generations will want to live, work, learn and play.”
The project is being funded from a mix of commercial, government and the council sources. Some of the plans are already underway, including the civic precinct.
Image credit: Tauranga City Council
