Refreshing the look of Renwick

A makeover for the Renwick village centre is underway to better reflect the township’s identity as ‘Heart of Wine Country’ and make it more pedestrian- friendly and inviting for locals and visitors.

Contractors have installed turf circles, new street banners are going up today and planter boxes, wine barrels and seating will be in place this week.

The revamp is the work of the Renwick Smart and Connected group working with the Council’s Small Township Programme with the wine barrels and planter boxes donated by the community.

Council’s Small Townships community advisor Adi James says it has been a real community effort with the Smart and Connected beautification group intent on ensuring the design reflected a local look and feel.

Designed and built by volunteers from the Renwick Menz Shed, the planters will mark the entrance and exit to the village centre which will become a more pedestrian-friendly space. More planters are being planned for other locations around the township.

The wine barrels were donated by local wineries while the street banners celebrate Christmas and welcome the Scouts Jamboree to Renwick at the end of this month.

Adi James says other Small Township Plan initiatives are being discussed for Renwick including improved cycling and walking connections and ‘pocket parks’ as well as some possibilities for improvements to the Renwick Domain.

For more information or to get involved in Renwick Smart and Connected, go to: www.renwickmarlborough.nz

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