On the 29 May, 2024 the Kōrau Mātinitini | Social, Cultural, and Economic Committee approved that the former Newtown Workingmen’s Bowling Club site be developed into a neighbourhood park for community use and small events.

Site preparations and building demolition will occur from the 24th June 2024 – 31 July 2024 (weather dependant).

A link to the Kōrau Mātinitini | Social, Cultural, and Economic Committee report can be found here: Future of the Former Workingmens Bowling Club Site - Wellington Town Belt,

The concept design pdf is now available in the documents section.

Next steps:

• Inform the community and stakeholders of concept designs, site preparations and removal of the buildings.
• Progress the concept design to detailed design.
• Survey the land and complete cost estimates of the plan. 63. Inform the community of the final designs.
• Tender construction project to the budget allocated and inform elected members and the community of construction timeframes.
• Work with the community on the opening and a community event to activate the new area.