Construction of a $3 million extension of Heartwood Avenue in Ōmokoroa is set to start in November.

The extension will support planned land and housing development in the area.

Western Bay of Plenty District Council has awarded the contract for the project to HEB Contractors for $3.46m.

The project involves construction of the road extension, including a new roundabout, as well as new footpaths, lighting, landscaping, and supporting utilities.

Heartwood Avenue - Prole Road to Kaimai Views. Photo: Western Bay of Plenty District Council.

Council's project manager Raj Sumeran says this is an exciting step in the project, which will involve extending Heartwood Avenue from Prole Road through to Kaimai Views.

'This will open up a number of potential land developments adjacent to Heartwood Avenue and ultimately help support the fast growth we're seeing across the peninsula.

'The extension will also assist traffic to use this as an alternative route to Prole Road while the Prole Road Urbanisation project is under construction next year.”

Council worked with the community on the early stages of the Heartwood Avenue extension, with people's feedback helping to shape the final design, says Raj.

Construction is planned to start in November, with completion estimated for mid-2023.

The works are not expected to affect the general public.

The Heartwood Avenue extension is one of more than 15 Council infrastructure projects planned for Ōmokoroa to provide for the community's significant growth.

If you're keen to learn more about what else is happening in Ōmokoroa keep an eye out for Council's next community info session coming up in November.

Subscribe to Council's monthly Ōmokoroa Peninsula Projects e-newsletter to be notified of the community info session details, and stay up to date with this project and others. Sign up at westernbay.govt.nz/omokoroaprojects