Hamilton City Council has awarded Schick Civil Construction a $12.7 million contract to build community spaces for the new Rototuna Village.

The construction work includes the village square, main street, carparks and cycling and walking connections throughout the village.

Community Committee Chair Councillor Mark Bunting is pleased to see community spaces being prioritised as we develop new areas.

“The Rototuna community has been waiting for this facility for a very long time so it’s fantastic to see it taking shape. I’m delighted to be working with Schick Construction. They’re a company who has shown a lot of love to this city so I know we’re in great hands,” he said.

The space, which was co-designed with the Rototuna community, will be built on North City Road next to Korikori Park and the new Te Kete Aronui Rototuna Library. The library construction has been under way since early February.

Programme Manager Natasha Ryan is excited to see the Village start to come to life.

“We have talked about the library and hub creating a focus and a heart for the northeast community. This contract will deliver a key piece of that heart, helping people to move within and around the village no matter whether it is on foot or on wheels.”

Construction work on the public spaces is expected to take around 14 months and be completed, along with Te Kete Aronui Rototuna Library, in mid-2023.

A third contract to deliver the skate and play areas for the Village is expected to be awarded later in the year.

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