Stage 1 (Huapai to Waimauku)

Construction contract awarded
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency can announce that the construction contract for Stage 1 works has been awarded to Fulton Hogan.

Waka Kotahi and Fulton Hogan will be making a number of safety improvements between Huapai and Waimauku:

• Installing flexible road safety barriers to catch drivers who leave their lane before hitting something harder like trees, poles, ditches or other vehicles.
• Installing four turnaround bays to enable safe turning movements along the corridor.
• Widening bridges that are too narrow.
• Creating a wider road shoulder so there’s more space for people who cycle.

Construction is expected to begin in September and is estimated to take 2.5 years. Before then, we will notify those nearby about what to expect. Fulton Hogan have appointed a dedicated Stakeholder and Communications Manager who will keep people up to date throughout construction. We will share more information once construction timeframes are confirmed.

Stage 2 (Brigham Creek to Kumeū)

Temporary pause announced

Waka Kotahi is temporarily pausing Stage 2 of the Brigham Creek to Waimauku project for a 6 – 12-month period in response to a significant increase in forecasted costs.

Material supply issues, labour shortages and rising inflation are contributing to increased project cost estimates, and further work over the following months is necessary prior to being able to confirm decisions about funding and scope.

As a result, Auckland Council has accepted our request to extend the timeframe for the Notice of Requirement application for a 6–12-month period.  We have also suspended all Public Works Act land acquisitions for the same period.

Next steps

Waka Kotahi remains committed to making our roads as safe as possible. Construction of Stage 1 work will continue as planned to improve safety for road users on the stretch of State Highway 16 between Huapai and Waimauku.

For Stage 2, Waka Kotahi will be in a position to provide further updates once we have worked through the necessary steps.

More information

For more information on the SH16 Brigham Creek to Waimauku project, contact us at SH16SafetyImprovements@nzta.govt.nz

Visit our website https://www.nzta.govt.nz/projects/sh16-brigham-creek-and-waimauku/