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It’s probably worth starting this project update by introducing myself. I took over the reins at PP2Ō from Andrew Goldie in early May, just as we’d come out of the COVID-19 lockdown, which was certainly an interesting time to start a new job. I’ve been living on the Kāpiti Coast for 6 years now, having previously been up in the Bay of Plenty, and it’s great to be working on the project, knowing the benefits it will bring to the local community.
The COVID-19 lockdown couldn’t have come at a worse time for us as we’d normally be finishing certain activities in April/May, ready for the winter months, and we missed good construction weather in April. We did carry out “essential services” during the lockdown, but with only 350 man-hours recorded this April (as opposed to nearly 40,000 man-hours last April) it has challenged our construction programme. However, after being the first major project in the country to be given the all clear to re-mobilise back to site, we are almost back to normal and making steady progress, even with the wet month we’ve just had. Our focus now is to maximise this progress and prepare for the upcoming summer season.
We have completed the reinforced earth wall on the eastern side of Bridge 9 near Marycrest and are now building the reinforced earth wall on the western side, which will become very visible over the coming weeks. This bridge will take the Expressway up and over the railway line. We’re also making good progress on the earthworks and pavements south of Ōtaki Gorge Road.
I’ve really enjoyed my first couple of months on the project and I look forward to meeting you all over time.
If you need any further information, please visit our website www.nzta.govt.nz/pp2o, call us on 0800 PP2O INFO or email pp2o@nzta.govt.nz
Ngā mihi
Chris Hunt, Project Director
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