Porirua City Council will begin upgrading two popular playgrounds this month, with new play equipment, improved safety surfacing and refreshed outdoor spaces planned for Waitangirua and Aotea Lagoon.
Work at the Aotea Lagoon playground is scheduled to start on June 15 and is expected to take between two and four weeks. The project will see the existing spinner replaced with a basket swing, while the ageing Rocotopus play structure will be removed and replaced with a new play feature.
The council says all safety surfacing within the work area will also be renewed as part of the upgrade.
A week later, on June 22, work is due to begin at the Waihemo St playground in Waitangirua. That project is also expected to take between two and four weeks.
The existing playground will be removed, with suitable components reused where possible. Plans for the new playground include a tower play structure with a slide, new play equipment, a nature play area and additional planting.
The upgrades are aimed at improving play opportunities for local children while ensuring the facilities remain safe and appealing for families.
The work may result in temporary disruptions while construction is underway, but both projects are expected to be completed within a month of starting, weather permitting.
Residents can follow Porirua City Council channels for updates on construction progress and any temporary closures affecting playground users.