Wakefield Plans 2009-2029

This page contains plans and projects for the Wakefield Settlement outlined in Council's Long Term Plan and Annual Plan.

The Draft Long Term Plan 2012-2022 is currently being considered. Updated information will be posted following its adoption in June.

Important Note About the Draft Annual Plan 2011/2012

The Tasman District Council Draft Annual Plan 2011/2012 was adopted by the Council on 10 March 2011. This contains proposed changes from the 2009-2019 Ten Year Plan and the final list of projects will be confirmed by the end of June 2011following consultation with the public.

Wakefield Settlement Profile

Wakefield, a well established rural service centre, has experienced moderate growth in recent years.

There is a significant flood risk to low-lying land adjacent to nearby rivers, that is the rural land on the periphery of Wakefield, to the west and east of the town and to the existing zoned heavy industrial areas to the north and west of the town.

High value productive land is located immediately to the west and north of the town. There is a large area of hill land to the southeast of Wakefield that has potential for further rural residential development. These factors will influence the pattern of future urban development.

Wakefield Population Growth

Estimates from Statistics New Zealand project the Wakefield population growing from 1893 in 2006 to 2491 in 2031. This represents an annual average growth rate of 1.1%

Wakefield Settlement Area and Engineering Maps

The following PDF maps show the settlement area and planned engineering maps in relation to the 2009-2019 Ten Year Plan.

Wakefield Zoning

A current issue is poor access limiting residential development between Lord Auckland Road and the bowling club.

Future residential demand is expected to be satisfied largely from land already zoned residential and rural residential for lower density lifestyle development. In addition, a possible new residential development area is located east of the existing residential area. Refer to the Wakefield Settlement Area Map

Future commercial demand is expected to be satisfied from the existing commercial zoned land. Future demand for industrial land is expected to be satisfied from the eastern portion of the Brookside sawmill site which was remediated in 2004 and which is currently zoned Light Industrial.

Major Projects Planned for Wakefield - 2009-2019

These projects are part of the 2009-2019 Ten Year Plan.

Engineering

Refer to the Wakefield Engineering Map

  • Seal extension to Gibbs Valley Road and Eighty-Eight Valley Road to Totara View 2017/18
  • Road construction improvements Eighty-Eight Valley Road - Quail Valley Road to Wai-iti Road 2010-12 and Pitfure Road 2018/19
  • Upgrade railway path for walkway and cycleway 2013/14
  • Wakefield wastewater pipeline renewals 2013/14 and 2016/17
  • Eighty-Eight Valley water treatment plant upgrade to meet new Government drinking water standards in 2017/18 and pipeline renewals 2017/18
  • Water pipeline upgrade Mt Heslington Road link to Eighty-Eight Valley Road 2009/10
  • Wakefield new water source and treatment, and pipeline to Wakefield 2014-2017
  • Wakefield water pipeline and meter renewals 2014-2019
  • Wakefield water treatment plant and pump station upgrade 2009/10
  • Stormwater reticulation improvements in parts of Wakefield, including Eden Stream 2018/19 and Whitby Road to Arrow Street 2017/18

Community Services

  • Tennis courts resurfacing 2009/10
  • New picnic area facilities in Faulkner Bush Scenic Reserve 2010/11
  • Upgrade of gardens on Wakefield Village Green 2010/11
  • Funding has been allocated for new play equipment as reserves are developed and for the replacement of aging equipment during 2012/13-2018/19
  • Funds have been allowed for two hall upgrades in the District during 2012/13 and 2017/18, and this funding could possibly be allocated to upgrade the Wakefield Hall depending on where the greatest need is found to be.

Indicative Major Projects for Wakefield - 2019-2029

These projects have been identified in the long term plan process past 2019.

Engineering

  • Kawatiri cycle facility stage 3 – shared use path Brightwater Underpass to Wakefield
  • Whitby Road carpark resurfacing
  • Edward Street to Pitfure Road to Church reconstruction of existing road
  • Pitfure Road reconstruction of existing road
  • Bird Lane reconstruction
  • Wakefield wastewater pipeline renewals (started in first 10 years and continuing into years 11-20)
  • Eden Stream stormwater improvements and containment at Faulkners Bush
  • Eighty-Eight Valley water supply pipeline, reservoir and bulk water meter renewals (started in the first 10 years and continuing into years 11-20)
  • Wakefield new water reservoirs and mains for Eighty-Eight Valley and Wakefield
  • Wakefield water supply pipeline, fire hydrant, valve and water meter renewals (started in the first 10 years and continuing into years 11-20)

Community Services

  • Ongoing development of walkways and cycleways throughout the District
  • Ongoing management, maintenance, planting and development of existing reserves and facilities
  • Purchase and development of new reserves and facilities to meet the needs of the District’s growing population