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1 July 2022 |
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The extensive system of new swales, culverts and wetlands stood up well. We even managed to survive a mini-tornado which crossed the expressway, although some of the trees on an adjacent paddock didn’t fare so well though. By the time this newsletter is published, we’ll have almost all the AC20 asphalt and 83% of the AC14 asphalt in place - these are components of the expressway’s 175mm structural paving. There’s nothing too scientific about the numbers - AC20 contains 20mm diameter aggregate (stone) in the mix, with AC14 consisting of 14mm diameter aggregate. The icing on the cake is the EMOGPA, the top layer of asphalt. Despite the bad weather, we did get a small window of opportunity to lay about 350 tonnes of EMOGPA in late May to test our methodology before this work starts in earnest in spring. Early results from the testing carried out are looking really good with a smooth surface achieved. This month we also had our two ticket winners take one of three sold out Steam Incorporated expressway train trips on 5 June. Congratulations to Bruce Henderson (a member of our Community Liaison Group) and Andy Fraser (principal of Ōtaki College) - we hope you enjoyed the trip! We certainly enjoyed sharing more information about the project with those who were onboard. For further information on the project please visit our information centre (which has updated photos and a brochure to take away), visit our website www.nzta.govt.nz/pp2o, call us on 0800 PP2O INFO or email pp2o@nzta.govt.nz
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Progress on street lighting and safety barriersSignificant progress is being made on street lighting and barriers. Barrier completion for the southern part of the expressway is 60%, central 64% and northern 3%. Completion of barrier works overall is 43% and will progress rapidly once the structural asphalt has been completed. |
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Steam train offers passengers unique view of expresswayAbout a thousand people got to check out the Peka Peka to Ōtaki (PP2Ō) Expressway from a steam train at Queen’s birthday weekend. Watch the video of the steam train ride below. |
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Peka Peka to Ōtaki Expressway steam train trip (video produced by Ōtaki College students) |
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PP2O Information Centre located at 216 Main Highway Ōtaki Community education starts for on and off rampsThis month we had distinguished local Kaumatua hosted on site by our Health and Safety team member, Esther Blake. These tours will be an ongoing event for Kaumatua every fortnight and we look forward to showing them the progress being made. |
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Liam Jennings (left) and David Galt (right) show the coin set included in the capsule. Time capsule artefacts - keep them coming in!David Galt and Liam Jennings of Mowbray Collectables have donated a set of the latest New Zealand coins to place in the expressway time capsule. The set was produced by the Royal Numismatic Society of New Zealand and is the latest full year set of New Zealand’s circulating coins, dated 2019. The coins are the 10 cents with the koruru (mask), 20 cents (Pukaki carving), 50 cents (Endeavour), one dollar (kiwi) and two dollars (kotuku or white heron). All show the Ian Rank-Broadley image of Queen Elizabeth II. |
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PP2Ō Expressway team supports men's healthThis month the team supported men’s health week with a healthy takeaway breakfast for staff held at the Ōtaki Racecourse. 109 staff attended and started their day in the right way with fruit, probiotic drink, health bar and oats! |
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Northern area. Upcoming construction milestones
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For more information on the Peka Peka to Ōtaki Expressway, contact us at 0800 7726 4636 or email pp2o@nzta.govt.nz Visit our website www.nzta.govt.nz/pp2o |
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