We’re improving safety and accessibility along Farm Street, including Marlin Street and the Leander-Farm Street alleyway. The upgrades include:
- new pathway providing access to Bayfair Shopping Centre from Farm Street next to the bus stop.
- a smoother pathway, fence repairs, new lighting, and community artwork designed and painted by Mount Maunganui Intermediate students along the Leander-Farm Street alleyway.
- widened footpaths on either side of the Arataki Bus Hub
- improved lighting and streetscape along Farm Street
- improved kerb ramps and new cycle on-ramps
- a new raised pedestrian crossing replacing the existing speed bump
- a new pedestrian crossing and shared pathway on Marlin Street
The changes will help create a safer, more welcoming connection between Arataki Park and Bayfair Shopping Centre.
Special thanks to Resene for supplying the fence and artwork paint in the Leander-Farm Street alleyway, and to Bayfair for their contribution to the alleyway works and the re-opened pedestrian entry at the bus stop.
When are we making these improvements?
Work will start on the new pathway to Bayfair Shopping Centre and improvements to the Leander-Farm Street alleyway from 20 October, 2025. Works are expected to take two weeks and be completed by late October, weather permitting.
During this time, the alleyway will be closed. Pedestrian access to Bayfair will remain largely unaffected.
The remaining works will be completed in early 2026 and are expected to take approximately 12 weeks.
Traffic management
Temporary traffic management will be in place during construction. This will be confirmed closer to the time.