FY26 footpath upgrade programme completed
30 April 2026
Freemans Park has completed its FY26 footpath upgrade programme, replacing damaged footpaths at 59 Hepburn St and 62 Wellington St.
Exposed-aggregate concrete with black oxide continues to be used for footpath upgrades, improving the appearance and consistency of the landscape.
The NZ$22,000 project delivered 90m² of new footpaths and formed part of the wider NZ$1.48 million long-term maintenance programme for FY26.
A new 30-year maintenance plan is being prepared to guide future investment, protect asset values, and reduce long-term risk.
The footpath upgrade at 59 Hepburn St and 62 Wellington St has now been completed, marking the conclusion of the Long-Term Maintenance (LTM) programme for the 2026 financial year.
Freemans Park has an extensive network of concrete footpaths across its 8.5-acre site. In recent years, the Body Corporate has standardised the concrete finish used for footpath renewals and upgrades. The selected finish is a 10mm exposed aggregate concrete containing six kilograms of black oxide per cubic metre, providing a consistent appearance across the development while enhancing the overall landscape.
During FY26, upgrades were completed at two locations: the front and side footpaths at 59 Hepburn St and 62 Wellington St. These footpaths had deteriorated over time, with some damage caused by vehicles parking on the footpath adjacent to the Hepburn St central car park entrance.
The NZ$22,000 project delivered 90m² of new footpath and utilised 9.5m³ of concrete. The work was funded through the year’s NZ$1.48 million long-term maintenance programme.
The upgrade delivered good value for a specialised exposed-aggregate concrete renewal project, particularly given the cost of demolition, site preparation, and reinstatement works.
This investment reflects Freemans Park’s commitment to reducing deferred maintenance and proactively managing assets to minimise risk across the 201-unit development.
Other significant long-term maintenance projects completed during FY26 included new lino flooring in four buildings, proof-of-concept balcony tiling works on maisonettes, fuseboard upgrades in approximately 95% of units, and the continued delivery of the major electrical improvement programme. This included a NZ$19,000 sub-mains cable upgrade at 55 Hepburn St, delivered at no cost to owners through a negotiated contractor rebate.
The Body Corporate’s accelerated long-term maintenance programme strengthens asset values and reduces long-term risk. To help owners better understand future maintenance requirements and guide investment decisions, a new 30-year Long-Term Maintenance Plan is currently being prepared.