People wanting to know about big infrastructure projects in Ōmokoroa are being invited to the Western Bay of Plenty District Council's next community info session.

The council is hosting the Ōmokoroa Projects Community Info Session on Wednesday, November 23, from 5pm-7pm at the Ōmokoroa Pavilion.

People will have the opportunity to chat to the council team about the various roading, recreation and planning projects and how they're progressing.

These include the new medium density housing rules, Pahoia cycleway link and relocation of the old pavilion to name a few.

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency will also be attending with information on projects and the maintenance programme for the Western Bay sub-region.

Council's project manager Raj Sumeran says there's a lot already happening, and more planned for the peninsula, so it's important the community knows what to expect heading into a busy construction season.

'We want to give locals an opportunity to come and talk to us in a relaxed environment where they can get the whole picture of what is planned.

'This is also your chance to provide feedback on key projects, such as the upgrade of Prole Road, which will help shape some of the key decisions we're making.”

Staff will be available to speak to people on key projects, including the SH2/Ōmokoroa intersection upgrade, Prole Road Urbanisation, Ōmokoroa Urbanisation Stage 2, Heartwood Avenue extension, industrial area upgrades, cycleways, and housing development.

'These information sessions are essentially a one-stop shop where people can learn, ask questions and provide feedback about the different projects that impact their lives,” says Raj.

Great progress has been made since the last information session in May, with the completion of two major projects: Western Avenue Urbanisation and Ōmokoroa Road Urbanisation Stage 1 (Western Avenue to Tralee Street).

'We want to thank the community for their patience and cooperation during these projects, which have made both these roads safer, and futureproofed them for the expected growth in Ōmokoroa.”

The Ōmokoroa Community Info Session is on Wednesday, November 23, from 5pm-7pm at the Ōmokoroa Pavilion, at 28 Western Avenue.

It's an informal drop-in session, so people can pop in for a look or a chat anytime.

For regular updates on Ōmokoroa projects, and what to expect through construction periods, you can sign up to receive Council's monthly Ōmokoroa email newsletter at westernbay.govt.nz/omokoroaprojects