We're restarting work on a 1.3 km gravel/concrete shared pathway along the Moutere Highway, connecting the Upper Moutere shops to the Community Hall. This project, initiated by the Moutere Hills Residents Association mhra.org.nz, will provide a safe route for school children and a great option for visitors exploring the area by bike or foot. Thanks to local residents, Upper Moutere School, and the Moutere Hills Community Centre for their support.
Update June 2025
Project is well underway and estimated 30% completion. Project has been delayed due to wet ground conditions and weather disruptions. Estimated due to be completed now in September 2025.
· Stage 1 – 1475 Upper Moutere Road to fire station, Start: Thursday, 19 June 2025
· Stage 2 – Fire Station to the upper Moutere Dairy, Start: Friday, 18 July 2025
· Stage 3 – 11 Keeling Road to Community Hall, Start: Thursday, 4 September 2025
View the map below or or open it in a new tab for larger version.
Update December 2024
Project on Hold: The Upper Moutere shared path has faced multiple delays since it was first proposed by the Moutere Hills Residents Association in 2008. The project stalled in 2021 due to unresolved landowner negotiations but was revived earlier this year. However, funding challenges arose when NZTA Waka Kotahi declined government funding for the project in September 2024, leaving Council to reconsider its options. On 24 October 2024, elected members decided against providing additional funding for 2024/25 to avoid rate and debt increases. The path is now set for completion in 2025/26, funded entirely by the Council over two years.
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Current Status: |
Delivery |
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Start Date: |
March 2025 |
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End Date: |
Sept 2025 |
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Access: |
The road will remain open and access will aways be given to affected residents. |
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Contractor/s: |
Wenham Contracting |
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Cost: |
$400,000 |
Contact: Email Projects@tasman.govt.nz reference 1557.
Map
Below is a map of the route of the pathway.
Upper Moutere Shared Pathway Route
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PROJECT COMPLETE Jan 2025
Moutere Hills Community Centre - Sewer System Upgrade
This project is the increasing the size and capacity of the existing wastewater system and disposal field at the Moutere Hills Community Centre.
| Start Date | Works start late September 2024 |
| End date | December 2024 |
| Access | N/A |
| Contractors | Hays Plumbing Services Ltd |
| Cost | $147K |
Email projects@tasman.govt.nz for further information.
