ESN Construction (of Hamilton) will commence the upgrade of the Piopio public toilets this month.

The project involves the construction of a new toilet facility in Kara Park. The existing facility will be demolished once the new toilets have been completed and are operational.

WDC included a project in the Long Term Plan 2012-22, to upgrade the public toilet facilities.

Excavation work is planned to start on Monday 18th May, weather permitting. The project is expected to be finished in early August 2015.