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Work is underway across the Tūtira Ward and is being progressed with urgency as part of the wider transportation recovery programme (TRP). Maintaining or returning road access to isolated communities is a priority, and as such emergency works have been done to stabilise against future weather events and to ensure there is at least one lane of road access. Temporary bridges were installed at Ellis Wallace and Moeangiangi, while Chrystal Culvert (the first permanent rebuild of the TRP) was officially opened on the 19th July 2024. Due to limited resources and complexity of the sites, a programme of prioritised work has been developed.
We are aware that construction work is having an impact on already fragile roads. While we have asked contractors to review and remedy some of the issues raised for specific roads (where possible) and monitoring is ongoing, some of these will be reoccurring.
We encourage residents to report any issues requiring maintenance either by phone (06) 871 5000 or via the Hastings District Council website. Doing so will ensure this work is allocated to available contractors as a matter of priority.
The map below shows the sites of significant damage to the transport network across the Tūtira Ward. This includes major slips and bridges requiring repair and the bridges and large culverts that need to be rebuilt. Due to the complexity of the sites and limited resources, a programme of prioritised work is being developed. For detailed information about the status of each site by location please use the search function on the upper right hand corner of the map.
To open the map in a new window, click here.
Of the thirteen bridges requiring rebuilding, four are in the Tutira Ward. In addition to this, there are also three large culverts (of six across the district) that require replacement.
Due to the scale, complexity and cost of the rebuilds and repair, a phased programme of rebuilding is required. More detail can be found by clicking on the links below. Further information will be added as it becomes available.
In the interim, it’s very important that the speed and weight limits in place on the temporary structures are observed, so that these can continue connect communities.
| Bridge/culvert name | Temporary structure in place | Load and speed limits | Planned construction period |
| Chrystal Culvert | COMPLETE | COMPLETE | Officially opened 19 July 2024 |
| Arapawanui Low Level | Old, existing bridge still in place | 2024-2025 | |
| Moeangiangi | Temporary staging bridge established 13/6/23 | Class 1/General Access Traffic loading | 2028-2029 |
| Ellis Wallace | Bailey bridge established 11/8/23 | Class 1/General Access Traffic loading | 2027-2028 |
| McVicars Culvert | Permanent solution initiated for resilience | 2025 | |
| Kahika No 1 | 2023-2025 | ||
| Darkey Spur No.1 | None in place | N/A | TBC |
A further 51 bridges in Tutira Ward have suffered significant damage and require repair, some needing temporary repairs before a full engineered solution can be designed and implemented. The locations of these bridges can be seen in the interactive map above along with their status. Avery’s bridge, images below, is a good example of this.
Waikoau Gorge BridgeA permit continues to be needed for vehicles over 11T. Permitted vehicles are restricted to loads up to 30T with max 5.5T axle loadings at 10km/h. We ask that weights be kept below this 30T maximum. In special circumstances, a permit may be granted on a case-by-case basis for max axle loading of 7T. To apply for a permit, please email ambs@hdc.govt.nz.
UPDATE 29 APRIL 2025
Waikoau Community Meeting
Please join us on Tuesday, 6 May, at Waikoau Hall between 7 pm and 8 pm to meet the contractor who will be undertaking the Waikoau Gorge Bridge strengthening.
Following on from the recent survey, options for proposed closure times will be discussed as well as an overview of what will be happening on-site.
This is your chance to ask questions and give feedback on what timings you think will work best for you.
Tea, coffee, and biscuits will be provided. We look forward to seeing you there.
You can read past community updates regarding Waikoau Gorge Bridge below:
TW Civil & Infrastructure will soon be undertaking repairs to Te Waka Bridge on Te Waka Road. These repairs are scheduled to begin on 20 March, with completion expected by late April. All work will be done between the hours of 7am to 6pm, Monday to Saturday. There will be stop/go traffic management in place, allowing vehicles to pass through the site, with access maintained for residents. Any delays are expected to be minimal.
For bridge repair site-related questions or concerns, please contact the Contract Manager Campbell Young on 027 277 2509.
Cyclone Gabrielle resulted in more than 800 slips. In the months following the cyclone, priority was given to restoring access to isolated communities. All 590 of the less complex slips have been cleared and repairs made. There are a further 224 larger and more complex slips requiring investigation and major construction to repair. 43% (95) of these are located in the Tūtira Ward.
Due to the scale and complexity of the damage, design and construction of the repairs to the road and associated drainage requires engineering expertise and resource consents. A prioritised programme of works has been developed to repair these. As investigations and engineering designs are completed, contractors are being engaged to begin construction at each site.
For details on the status of each slip by location, click on the interactive map above.
Ellis Wallace Road
Tūpore Infrastructure will soon commence slip repair works at the Ellis Wallace Road slip, located south of Service Bridge (see Figure 1) in mid-February with completion expected in April 2025. All work will be done between the hours of 7am-6pm Monday to Friday with the occasional Saturday, if weather delays work during the week.
There will be a stop/go traffic system in place, allowing vehicles to pass through the site. We expect any delays to be minimal.
For site-related questions or concerns please contact the Contract Manager Tim Dreadon on 027 247 3714 or alternatively the Site Engineer Gurudeep Rameshbabu on 027 338 3364.
Ohurakura Road
Tūpore Infrastructure will soon be undertaking slip remediation work, including road realignment, and reinforced earth walls, at the Ohurakura Road Slip located north of Strachans Bridge (see Figure 2). Work will begin in mid February with completion expected in June 2025. All work will be done between the hours of 7am-6pm Monday to Saturday.
There will be a stop/go traffic system in place, allowing vehicles to pass through the site. Any delays are expected to be minimal.
For site-related questions or concerns please contact the Contract Manager Tim Dreadon on 027 247 3714 or alternatively the Site Engineer Gurudeep Rameshbabu on 027 338 3364.
Please find below links to community newsletters and meeting presentations pertaining to communities in the Tūtira Ward that have been sent to date.
If you would like to sign-up to receive ongoing newsletters about roading recovery work and general community updates in the Tūtira Ward, click here.
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