Bridge over calm water
A new bridge linking Klinac Lane and Maritime Lane and improving access for shoppers and commercial vehicles to the Waipapa business district is now all but complete.
We started work on the Whiriwhiritoa Stream bridge in March and the construction process, always more challenging over a body of moving water, went very well. Along with taking full advantage of dry weather periods to make progress, we kept our focus on ensuring we did not allow any contamination from construction work into the waterway.
As part of our work at the stream, we have installed new stormwater outlets. They remove sediment from stormwater and slow down its flow before it discharges into the stream. This will help protect the stream from erosion and silting.
We partnered with Ngāti Rēhia to take care of the waterway and to ensure the future health of its habitat. We were honoured to learn more about the cultural importance of this awa/water and the iwi's kaitiakitanga/guardianship over the area.
Below: Bridge beams being lowered into place last month.
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