Contamination risk in Whangapoua Harbour

The public is advised not to swim, fish or collect shellfish in the Whangapoua Harbour until further notice.

Following the severe weather event last week, the Matarangi Wastewater Treatment Plant experienced high wastewater inflows, causing elevated pond levels and resulting in an overflow from the treatment ponds.

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Thames-Coromandel is open for business

We took a hit from the January storm, but roads are open and we're ready for visitors this Waitangi Day long weekend.

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Thames Ward projects

Current projects

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

A detailed feasibility study is currently underway into options for sports fields facilities for Thames to address the issue of Rhodes Park sports fields being flooded on a regular basis.

Thames Aquatic Facilities Project

A business case investigating options to replace Thames' ageing Centennial Pool has been completed and a $26.2 million all-indoor facility on land leased from Thames High School will go forward to a Council meeting as the preferred option.

Completed projects

Create the Vibe

Read about Create the Vibe

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.