Construction has begun on the Ōpōtiki Township Wharf Jetty extension.
The extension is part of the 2024-2034 Long-Term Plan.
Ōpōtiki District Council said it will be a “valued addition” to the Ōpōtiki wharf and will provide “a safe, purpose-built place for recreational users, separate from commercial activity.”
Council service and delivery programme lead, Ian McLeod, said the jetty will add a new recreational space to the wharf that we hope the community will love.
“It will be a place where fisher people can drop a line, where kids big and small can drop a manu, and provides an alternative water access point, giving options away from the boat ramp, which can become very busy with boats and other recreational users,” he said.
“We think these improvements to safe water access will make all the difference come the summer months when the wharf is buzzing.”
Completion of the extension is set for July, 2026.
“Given next month is mid-winter, it’s fair to say that fishing will probably be more popular than manu’s. For now, anyway,” McLeod said.
“Overall, we think the improvements will be great for our community, and we can’t wait to see people out enjoying it.”
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