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Parks, Reserves and Cemeteries Project Updates

Stay up to date with current upgrades and improvements across our parks, reserves, and cemeteries. This page highlights key projects, timelines, and what to expect as work progresses in your community.

Status: Planning and early works phase

Location: Millers Flat Recreation Reserve

Estimated timeframe: October 2025 – February 2026

Overview:

Council has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Teviot Prospects Inc, who are leading the redevelopment of the Millers Flat Recreation Reserve. The group has secured over $600,000 in funding to revitalise the Reserve with new recreational facilities and improved community spaces.

The redevelopment will include:

  • Two new hard surface courts on the former bowling green site
  • A pump track for bikes and scooters
  • An upgraded playground
  • A new picnic area for families and visitors

Work on construction is soon to commence with a working bee already held to remove the old tennis court fence. Looking forward, the following dates are indicative of when work will be undertaken.

Site preparation
29 October – 3 November
Tree removal and concrete clearing to prepare the court and play areas.

Court base and asphalt laying
3 November – 5 December
Construction of the court foundation and surfacing with asphalt.

Pump track construction
17 November – 8 December
Installation of the pump track begins.

Court surfacing
19 January – 13 February
Final surfacing of the new courts.

Playground installation
1 February – 14 February
New playground equipment will be installed and made ready for use.

Fencing installation
16 February – 27 February
Fencing around the courts and other key areas.

Why this work is important

This project will transform the Millers Flat Recreation Reserve into a vibrant, multi-use community space. The upgrades will:

  • Provide modern facilities for sports and recreation
  • Encourage active lifestyles for all ages
  • Create a welcoming environment for families and visitors
  • Support community wellbeing and engagement

What to expect

Construction is set to begin shortly, with early works already underway including the removal of the old tennis court fence.

Stay Informed

Council and Teviot Prospects Inc will keep the community informed throughout the project via:

  • Local newsletters
  • Council’s Facebook page
  • On-site signage
  • Community meetings and updates

Updated 19/01/2026

Status: Early works complete

Location: Cromwell Town Centre

Estimated timeframe: Early works completed (2025)

Overview

The Cromwell Mall refresh is progressing well, with several key upgrades now complete. The project is focused on making the mall safer, greener, and more welcoming, while responding to long-standing community feedback about accessibility, erosion, and waste facilities.

These improvements are part of Council’s ongoing commitment to maintaining and enhancing shared public spaces in the Cromwell Town Centre.

What’s happened so far

Pathway upgrades
Pathways have been upgraded, including extending tree surrounds and re-laying pavers. This work reduces trip hazards while continuing to protect existing trees.

Streamside gardens (construction complete)
Six to seven small streamside garden areas have been formed along the stream edge. These gardens, which include a mix of rock features and planting zones, are designed to reduce erosion and enhance the appearance of the space.

New waste bins installed
Eighteen underused single rubbish bins have been replaced with three modern triple-bay bins that include recycling options. These are now installed and located:

  • Near Paper Plus
  • Adjacent to the Council Service Centre
  • Outside Gary Anderson

Library lawn upgrade
Uneven pavers near the Cromwell Library have been removed and replaced with grass, extending the lawn area and creating a safer, more usable green space for community events and everyday use.

Why this work is important

The upgrades address long-standing community feedback about safety and maintenance in the Cromwell Mall. The refresh will:

  • Improve safety and accessibility for all users
  • Reduce erosion and enhance the natural environment
  • Support recycling and waste reduction
  • Create a more inviting public space for locals and visitors alike

What to expect

Most early works are now complete. Any temporary access changes will be clearly signposted.

Stay informed

Regular updates will be shared here and through:

  • The Cromwell Bulletin
  • Council’s Facebook page
  • On-site signage in the Mall
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