Pohokura Stream Bridge project now complete
Last week more than 200 native plants were planted along the banks of the Pohokura Stream, completing the project to replace a damaged culvert with a new two laned bridge.
As well as being aesthetically pleasing once they've grown, the plants will play an important role in protecting the awa by helping to stabilise the banks and reduce run off from the road.
Preserving the natural environment was always a key consideration when planning this project so to help reduce the impact on flora and fauna and the waterway, the project was undertaken in a unique way.
To help manage the amount of soil and debris ending up in the stream, we built the bridge structure first before carefully removing the damaged culvert from underneath it. This approach provided not only an environmental benefit but also meant that traffic could continue to use the bridge while the culvert was removed.
The bridge structure was completed earlier in the year, reinstating the road to two lanes.
Many thanks to the construction team who put in 6000 hours to complete this project, motorists for their patience and abiding by the traffic management and Ngāti Maru Iwi for providing advice and cultural monitoring services.
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