Selwyn District Council has selected Fulton Hogan as the contractor for the next stages of the Lincoln Town Centre Upgrade located in New Zealand.
The contract covers stages 2 and 3 of the project, which focus on improvements along Gerald Street from the Springs Road intersection to the end of stage 1 near West Belt.
Construction is scheduled to start in late October 2026, with the works expected to take about 18 months to complete.
The project aims to accommodate projected growth in Lincoln, where traffic along Gerald Street is forecast to rise from 10,000 vehicle movements daily to 16,000 by 2045.
The number of households in the area is also expected to increase from 3,500 to 6,000 by 2040.
The council said the upgrade aims to provide safer and more accessible options for walking, cycling and driving, while enhancing public spaces to meet the needs of the expanding community. Fulton Hogan, which was also responsible for Stage 1 of the upgrade, will undertake the next phases using construction methods designed to minimise disruption.
Work will include signalisation at two intersections: Gerald Street/Ellesmere Junction Road/Springs Road and Gerald Street/Vernon Drive.
The scheme will also see the undergrounding of power lines, relocation of bus stops, installation of new bus shelters, separated cycleways on both sides of the road, renewal of the existing road surface and new stormwater and water supply infrastructure.
Selwyn District Council infrastructure and property executive director Tim Mason said: “A key focus of these next stages is making Gerald Street function better for everyone who uses it.
“The upgrades will improve how people move through some of Lincoln's busiest intersections, provide safer facilities for cyclists and pedestrians, improve public transport infrastructure, and support a more efficient transport network as the town continues to grow.”
Lessons from the first stage have informed the planning of stages 2 and 3, which will involve working across multiple areas simultaneously and using specialist techniques such as directional drilling.
The council aims to balance safety and access for both residents and businesses, and has committed to providing regular updates to the community throughout the construction period.
