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Masterton District Council has awarded the contract for the CBD infrastructure upgrade project to John Fillmore Contracting (JFC).

Local contractors PCL and Pope & Gray have been engaged by JFC to complete the work.

The project includes the replacement of the water main, reconstruction of footpaths, and resurfacing of the road between Jackson and Park Streets.

This all-in-one approach aims to minimise disruption by avoiding the need for multiple separate projects. The work started in March 2026 and the full upgrade is expected to take around eight months.

Construction Timeline

Use this interactive map to track the project stages and see when roads will be closed, what parking is available, and where alternate entrances are open.

Stage 1 began on Monday 9 March, the road is closed in both directions but the footpath will always be open for pedestrians.

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Project Updates

Monday 18 May

  • Three medium sized Japanese Elms have been planted and a range of flaxes, grasses and other plants are being put in the beds.
  • Road marking is underway.
  • The site will be open for traffic from Wednesday and stage two will begin with a full road closure between Jackson Street and Perry Street. Pedestrian access to shops will remain open at all times.
  • The crew are on the final push to get the footpaths finished. Pedestrian access remains open but please take care and follow the signs on site.
  • Tree pits have been installed and the landscapers are booked to start planting on the 19th and 20th of May.
  • Construction will move to stage two around the 20th of May.
  • The first tree pit has been installed with another one going in next week.
  • Street light foundations have been installed.
  • The second watermain will be connected on April 14 following successful testing.
  • Kerbs, footpaths and tactiles (the yellow dots for people with low vision) are being installed.
  • The watermain on the western side of the site is complete and undergoing pressure testing.
  • The new main will be connected on Tuesday 24 March and there will be a brief shutdown period between 6am and 9am while this happens. This will only affect the section of Perry Street between Queen and Chapel.
  • The project hub is ready for visitors at 156 Queen Street, this is open to the public so you can pick up more information.
  • Site setup has begun with both lanes of traffic closed for stage one of the project.
  • JFC are installing signage to help direct foot traffic.
  • The project hub is being set up at 156 Queen Street, this will be open to the public so the community can drop in and ask questions and pick up more information.
  • JFC have confirmed that the work will start on the middle block, between Perry Street and Lincoln Road.
  • We have been out delivering parking maps and business cards to shops.
  • Retailers have taken part in a free digital marketing workshop provided by Council.

A project kick-off meeting was held with JFC and project dates have been confirmed. Site setup will begin on 9 March and construction will start on 16 March. The order of the work will be confirmed after a programming meeting on 9 February.

The contract was awarded to John Fillmore Contracting at the Wednesday 10 December Council meeting. We're working with them to finalise the exact start date which will be in early March after Golden Shears.

  • Tenders have now closed and are being assessed. A paper outlining the different options and recommendations will go to your Elected Members at the Council meeting on 10 December where the contract will be awarded.