2. Bamboo feeds red pandas

Bamboo cut down on site has been delivered to Hamilton Zoo to feed red pandas, chimpanzees and other animals. Our project ecologist came up with the idea, and a quick phone call to Hamilton Zoo sealed the deal.

3. Push to complete Powell’s Road underpass

Our earthworks team are adding lime to ash soil to complete the approaches either side of the Powell’s Road Underpass before winter sets in. Adding lime reduces the moisture level in the soil, bringing it within the levels required for compaction. This means fill can be spread and compacted quickly.

4. Traffic switch after Fieldays

The traffic switch that will take SH1 traffic off Cambridge Road and onto two new lanes at Tamahere will take place after the Fieldays in June. The section of Cambridge Road north of Cherry Lane will then close so the expressway route can be excavated through this section of the old highway.

Cherry Lane and Bollard Road residents will be provided with a sealed temporary access onto the new highway lanes.

5. We’ll present to your group…

Are you part of a group that would enjoy a presentation about our project?

Come to our Visitor Centre, or we’ll come to you. We wrap our presentations around lots of great video, with time-lapse sequences showing how we build things, and flyovers showing where the expressway goes. There’s no charge. To book or for more info, email info@cityedgealliance.co.nz or phone 0800 322 044.

More information

For more information on the Hamilton section of the Waikato Expressway, contact us at waikatoexpressway@nzta.govt.nz or phone us on 0800 322 044.

Visit our website www.nzta.govt.nz/hamilton