In Franklin District Council’s District Growth Strategy Pokeno is identified as a growth area. Pokeno will attract a significant share of population growth and is likely to develop and function more like a town by 2051.
Pokeno presents an opportunity for significant new residential, recreational, commercial and industrial activities, given its proximity to State Highways 1 and 2 and railway. Development of Pokeno is an opportunity to redesign in an integrated manner, combining all the necessary features for an attractive and functional village. It is expected that a comprehensive master plan for Pokeno will address features of a complete, self contained town - work, live, play and the infrastructure required to support it.
A lot of work is occurring to make this vision a reality. Read the pages in this section to learn more about what has happened so far.
Latest News
August 2008 – Draft Pokeno Structure Plan: Information Day
A successful Draft Pokeno Structure Plan: Information Day was held on 16 August 2008. Click on the link below to learn more and to view the information presented at the information day.
July 2008 - Pokeno Community Newsletter Released
A Pokeno Community Newsletter was sent out to residents of Pokeno to update them on the progress towards notifying a plan change and structure plan. You can download the newsletter here:
April 2008 - Pokeno Centre Newsletter Released
Franklin District Council and Pokeno Landowner’s Consortium (PLC) jointly held an enquiry by design workshop with representatives of the Pokeno Community in December 2007 to explore their views, ideas and opinions on the future of the centre of the historic village Pokeno. A newsletter was put together summarising all the feedback and ideas from the workshop.
December 2007 - Pokeno Centre Workshops Occur.
On the 1st of December Franklin District Council hosted an exciting, interactive workshop to explore views, ideas and opinions on the future of the centre of Pokeno.
November 2007 - Council Signs Historic Memorandum of Understanding.
Franklin District Council has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Pokeno Landowner’s Consortium (PLC) in an historic move which aims to ensure the best growth outcomes for all involved.
August 2007 - Franklin District Growth Strategy Released.
At a Council Meeting on Thursday 23 August Franklin District Council released the Franklin District Growth Strategy 2051, which identifies Pokeno as a growth area.