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McVicars Culvert is treated as a bridge due to the waterway area under the road being large. The existing bridge consists of two 1 metre diameter culverts that pass under the road.
The road at McVicars Culvert has been washed away three times in recent memory, most recently in 2018.
Bridge length | 2m |
Span arrangement | Two 1m diameter culverts |
Culvert length | 34m |
Carriageway width | 7m |
Lane arrangement | Dual lane |
Approximately 3m of road was washed away during the cyclone. Earthworks have been completed to allow road users to pass. Access may be limited during heavy rainfall.
Feasibility study | Complete |
Mana whenua engagement, community engagement and site investigations | Early 2024 |
Pre-application discussions with Hawke's Bay Regional Council (HBRC) | Early 2024 |
Draft methodology and construction drawings | Mid 2024 |
Resource consent lodgement and processing | Mid 2024 |
Packaged design delivery | Mid 2024 |
Blessing ahead of works beginning | Late 2024 |
Works begin | Late 2024 |
Public open day during works | TBC |
Blessing to open bridge | TBC |
Date | Location | Status |
August 2023 | McVicar Road | Complete |
Details of any future community meetings will be added here, as and when confirmed.
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