Project costs

As at May 2022, the cost to deliver Te Uruhi (previously known as the Kāpiti Gateway), including expanding carparking at the southern end of Maclean Park, is estimated at $7.7 million.

2 March 2023 – Today councillors agreed not to proceed with the Te Uruhi facility project in its current form due to significant cost escalations in the construction sector and extra contingency required, as well as in projected operating costs.

The $3.2 million cost increase is the result of global construction sector price rises due to COVID-related supply chain issues, building details that have become better understood as the project has moved into the next phase of design, and the inclusion of extended carparking at the southern end of Maclean Park.

Government is still committed to contributing $2.23 million from the COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund. Staff will seek to significantly reduce the shortfall through external funding grants and sponsorship. Some funds might be used from within the existing capital works budget by re-phasing some projects based on their readiness to proceed. The price increase will not impact next year's rates.

The project budget includes the design and construction of the proposed 235m² single-storey, fully accessible multi-purpose building, with a large expansive deck (450m²) for visitor and community use. It includes improvements to the Tikotu Stream and car parking area, a new bridge over the Tikotu Stream, landscaping, and an interactive storytelling visitor centre, pou and sculpture. 

Te Uruhi budget as at May 2022

Building pods including fitout, substructure, site services	$3.22 million
Project Contingency​	$657,000​
Landscaping – external Works & Landscaping, bridge, Artwork & Cultural elements​	$1.22 million
Other – Southern carpark, Professional Fees, margins and P&G​	$2.65 million
Total	$7.75 million