Seddon

In May 2023 we asked the local community for their views on how to enhance Seddon’s outdoor community spaces. We also invited people to provide feedback via a survey.

We have used this feedback and the information we received during the Smart + Connected consultation process to develop the Seddon Township Plan as part of Marlborough’s Small Townships Programme.

Below is a summary of the plan.

About Seddon

Residents say they appreciate:

the beautiful and productive environment they live in
access to the sports and community facilities
volunteers who donate their time and energy to deliver community projects and to provide community services such as Fire and Emergency
Seddon’s other unique features, including the Awatere rail bridge, the steam train that brings visitors to Seddon, and the development of the Whale Trail

How it can be even better

Local people identified lots of opportunities to improve the town, including:

better linkages between the town centre, Awatere River, and the Whale Trail
more signage and trees
visitor information at the Seddon War Memorial about the significant landmarks visible from this location, local history, and the Memorial
building on the success of Tui Garden and the Market on the Green
more affordable housing through rules which allow for granny flats and duplexes as permitted activities
local access to a practice nurse one day a week, and a locally based police officer
a paid coordinator to progress community initiatives one day a week

Upcoming projects

Plans include work on the following projects over the short term:

planting and other improvements at the southern end of the Awatere Rail Bridge
possible investment in the Tui Garden as a town recreation area
pedestrian safety improvements in the Redwood and Newcome Street area
signage to make it easier for people to find their way around
landscaping of the pedestrian and cycle accessways in Seymour Street and the Main Road

Future opportunities

Other projects to be considered in future include:

planting on the Marama Road bank opposite the school, and in Duncan Street
signage at the Railway Station to welcome people arriving on the steam train
information boards at the War Memorial

Feedback

Feedback can be sent to:

heather.graham@marlborough.govt.nz

View the document

Seddon_Township_Plan_2025.pdf (PDF, 1.3MB)

Update on Progress

Awatere Bridge Beautification

Early 2024 saw Small Townships provide financial support to the whale trail to support the continued placemaking and beautification of the Awatere Bridge area. The work undertaken by the Whale Trail team and volunteers from Seddon Lions includes 2 unique murals, planting and landscaping, storytelling and seating.

Pedestrian Safety Improvements

In October 2025, in consultation with the local school and preschool, investment in pedestrian safety upgrades on Redwood Street were completed, with most works carried out during the school holidays to minimise disruption.

The raised crossing has been installed, replacing the previous informal crossing point and sitting directly between the school and preschool entrances, improving visibility and slowing traffic approaching the crossings.

Short-term parking has been allocated directly outside the education hub to support safe and efficient pick-up and drop-off. Line marking has been completed to optimise the use of the available space.

Mobility parking has been upgraded to include a kerb drop-down and improved footpath access.

Project Manager Heather Graham said, "It has been great to see traffic slow and students confidently use the crossing."