Seddon

In May 2023 we asked the local community for their views on how to enhance Seddon’s outdoor community spaces. We also invited people to provide feedback via a survey.

We have used this feedback and the information we received during the Smart + Connected consultation process to develop the draft Seddon Township Plan as part of Marlborough’s Small Townships Programme.

Tell us what you think about the draft Seddon Township Plan

Below is a summary of the draft plan.

About Seddon

Residents say they appreciate:

the beautiful and productive environment they live in.
access to the sports and community facilities
volunteers who donate their time and energy to deliver community projects and to provide community services such as Fire and Emergency
Seddon’s other unique features, including the Awatere rail bridge, the steam train that brings visitors to Seddon, and the development of the Whale Trail

How it can be even better

Local people identified lots of opportunities to improve the town, including:

better linkages between the town centre, Awatere River, and the Whale Trail
more signage and trees
building on the success of Tui Garden and the Market on the Green
visitor information at the Seddon War Memorial about the significant landmarks visible from this location, local history, and the Memorial
more affordable housing through rules which allow for granny flats and duplexes as permitted activities
local access to a practice nurse one day a week, and a locally based police officer
a paid coordinator to progress community initiatives one day a week

Upcoming projects

Plans include work on the following projects over the short term:

possible investment in the Tui Garden as a town recreation area
pedestrian safety improvements in the Newcome Street area
signage to make it easier for people to find their way around
landscaping of the pedestrian and cycle accessways in Seymour Street and the Main Road
planting and other improvements at the southern end of the Awatere Rail Bridge

Future opportunities

Other projects to be considered in future include:

planting on the Marama Road bank opposite the school, and in Duncan Street
signage at the Railway Station to welcome people arriving on the steam train
information boards at the War Memorial

Feedback

We invite you to review the draft plan and let us know what you think. Feedback received by 8 a.m. Monday, September 30th, 2024, will be used to finalise this plan.

Feedback can be sent to:

seddonprojects@marlborough.govt.nz