Public views being sought on extension of Wainui cycleway

A109 Light Utility Helicopter flight with mayor Gisborne City from the air in November 2023.

A community consultation is under way on a proposal to extend the Wainui walkway/cycleway along Wainui and Crawford roads to the inner harbour.

“The cycleway is intended to be a safe and enjoyable space away from the busy State Highway for recreational cyclists and children to ride, to get to school and to connect with our other walk and cycleways in the city,” Gisborne District Council community lifelines director David Wilson said.

“Nearby residents will be affected and we want to hear their feedback, but it's an exciting project and will be relevant to many of us living in or visiting Gisborne.

“The extension will fill the gap in cycling and pedestrian paths on the Gladstone Road Bridge, inner harbour, Titirangi and out to Wainui,” said Mr Wilson.

“Once they are connected, walkers and cyclists will be able to travel from Wainui to the Olympic swimming pool.”

The council was aware the community had already showed overwhelming support for shared pathways and the consultation process would help develop and refine the plans, he said.

• Public feedback on the cycleway extension proposal can be made on the or attending community drop-in evenings at the council's administration building Awarua, 15 Fitzherbert Street, from now to Thursday, July 30, from 5pm to 7pm.