Hugh Sinclair Development

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What's Happening?

We’re planning an exciting transformation of Hugh Sinclair Park.

Hugh Sinclair Park is nestled in Wainuiomata’s main commercial area, a rapidly evolving part of the suburb surrounded by new housing, retirement facilities and local businesses.

The upgrade will deliver a vibrant, accessible, and culturally connected public space that reflects what locals need and value.

This project builds on the recent Queen Street Town Centre upgrade and supports the wider Wainuiomata vision for connected, inclusive, and thriving community spaces.

We worked with local stakeholders, including Love Wainuiomata, Wainuiomata Marae, and residents of the neighbouring Masonic Village to produce a draft masterplan of the park's redevelopment. We then put it to the community, to get your feedback on the vision for the park.

You can find the masterplan here.

Key themes we've heard from initial engagement with the Wainuiomata community:

  • Strong calls for fenced, shaded and accessible play areas
  • Picnic areas and seating under shade
  • A BBQ area
  • Play areas for different ages and stages
  • Accessibility features and play equipment
  • Better lighting for security and evening use
  • General support for better drainage and pathways

What's Next?

  • Your feedback will be used to shape detailed designs for each part of the park
  • Once we have detailed designs, you’ll be invited to provide feedback on which features you want to see in the park.
  • We'll also celebrate with a community sod-turning event later this year.