Tōtara Valley Road Services Extension Our Council is extending infrastructure up Tōtara Valley Road, just to the south of the main Thames township, in order to open up the area for housing development.
Thames water main upgrades We're upgrading sections of the drinking water network in Thames to meet current Council standards and support a safe, reliable water supply into the future.
Thames Sports Partnership Project Enhanced maintenance is proposed to prolong the use of Thames' main sport fields at Rhodes Park which are at risk of flooding, while planning long-term to acquire land for a replacement sports site.
Thames Aquatic Facilities Project A business case investigating options to replace Thames' ageing Centennial Pool has been adopted by Council. A new facility on land leased from Thames High School is the preferred option.
Historic Kopu Bridge Project In March 2018 New Zealand Transport Agency [NZTA] handed over the maintenance and financial responsibility of the bridge to the Kopu Bridge and Community Trust.
Kōpū Marine Servicing and Business Precinct Learn about the completed Kōpū Marine Servicing and Business Precinct project.
Porritt Park playground upgrade A new, innovative ‘destination’ playground for Thames’ Porritt Park has opened with a bespoke designed boat, Wakatere, climbing tower and lookout as the centrepieces. Further construction of a half basketball court and enhanced accessible toilets is planned.
Sir Keith Park Statue Sir Keith Park led Britain’s main air defence forces against Germany’s Luftwaffe during the Battle of Britain in World War II, saving the country from a looming land invasion, and now he has been memorialised with a bronze statue in his hometown – Thames.
Tararu Water Improvements We have completed phase two of updates to the water and firefighting capacity of Tararu on the Thames Coast.
Thames War Memorial Monument Restoration Restoration of the Thames War Memorial Monument is complete, with next steps planned to improve the environment.