Buffalo Beach Rock Wall Extension Erosion from Cyclone Gabrielle took out a section of the Buffalo Beach foreshore approaching State Highway 25. We are extending the existing rock protection by about 30 metres north while gradually tapering it to help minimise the ‘end effects’ of wave action on the end of the proposed wall, a byproduct of all coastal hard structures.
Coastal Management We're lucky to have some of the most beautiful and pristine beaches in New Zealand, if not the world, on the Coromandel, that's why we've adopted an ambitious programme to work with all stakeholders to manage the effects of climate change.
Coastal restoration and rewilding – Matarangi Together, we're restoring the Coromandel’s coast – starting in Matarangi – to improve dune health, increase native habitat, and build resilience to erosion and climate impacts.
Coromandel Community Hub Since 2018 our Council has been working with CILT around the purchase of this land to build a community centre, with a Deed of Grant signed in 2019.
Coromandel Town Bypass Road Our Council is proposing a bypass road around the centre of Coromandel Town.
Coromandel Town-Thames Connector bus trial - now closed The free trial of the Connector service between Coromandel Town and Thames has been extended for a further three months until Tuesday 18 June 2024 and has now been closed.
Coromandel Walks Project The Coromandel Walks Project aims to create a world-class, multi-day walk that links strongly with towns and communities on the Coromandel, to drive economic development through tourism.
District-wide Water Meters Project Installing water meters across all our Council water supply networks is part of our Water Demand Management Strategy. We've allocated funding through our 2024-2034 Long Term Plan to achieve this. Find out more here.
Drinking Water Treatment Plants Upgrades We're upgrading almost all our water treatment plants, essentially building new ones with state of the art filtration and treatment systems.