The need for a refresh of the central inner city public space was highlighted in late 2013 when inner city retailers and businesses worked with Rotorua Lakes Council on strategies and ideas to revitalise the central city.
Inner city retailers have been notified and the work is not expected to impact on business as it will be confined to a central area.
The final phase of the project has been deferred until next year with the work set to be re-tendered.
At the same time as the stage two work is being done, work will also be done to create a pull-in drop-off parking zone outside the Quest on Hinemoa Street. This work will see eight carparks created.