PHASE 1 PROJECT

Te Tau Papa o Avarua phase 1 project (TTPAP1) has been proposed to serve as a subset of the larger 20 to 30 year plan; Te Tau Papa o Avarua – Avarua Town Plan. The draft of this master plan was introduced in March 2019.  The Panama Reserve, Punanga Nui Market (PNM) and Avarua Township sites are located centrally and were chosen for the TTPAP1 plan, to address the immediate steps towards achieving the following:

1. Reorganization of the Punanga Nui Market and development of facilities that will enhance customer experience and service delivery from farmers, providers of arts and crafts, fishermen etc. 
2. Beautification of green spaces throughout the Avarua Township vicinity and;
3. Beautification of the Panama Reserve.
The master plan draft can be viewed here – please note file size is 9MB

OUTCOMES OF PHASE 1

  • An enjoyable, safe and comfortable township 
  • An effectively managed, self-sustainable PNM that is accessible by all
  • Improved market flow and accessibility 
  • Consistent market aesthetic
  • Active transport modes provided for
  • Increased and improved public facilities in the area
  • Increased market capacity 
  • Improved health and wellbeing

STAGES OF PHASE 1 WORKS

The construction works for Phase 1 will be completed in two stages.

STAGE 1:
  • Avarua walkways & footpaths
  • Avarua gardens & landscaping
  • PNM Farmers market construction
  • PNM bus stop
  • PNM fish market
  • Constitution park toilets, parking & lookouts
  • Panama & Avarua tree trimming
 
STAGE 2:
  • Panama landscaping 
  • Panama footpath & lighting Panama fish hut
  • Avatiu lookout & bus stop
  • PNM relocations & hut remedial
  • PNM footpaths
  • PNM tree trimming & landscaping 
  • PNM western carpark extension & access way
  •  PNM office rebuild
 

CIIC Headquarters & CIIC AMCI Office

Next to Prestige Furnishing
Takuvaine
Phone: +682 29391

Punanga Nui Market Office

Ara Tapu
Avarua
Phone: +682 28370

TTPA Project Management Unit

Next to Prestige Furnishing
Takuvaine
Phone: +682 29391