Source: Argument for Lifting NZ Super Age
Contractors have wrapped up ongoing resilience works on State Highway 59 near Pukerua Bay.
Work has been underway at the site since January. Rockfall protection was completed in April, and now seawall works have also finished.
Roxanne Hilliard, Wellington Alliance Manager, says that State Highway 59, which is exposed to the sea and weather, is now much more resilient.
“Over the last month, crews have fixed an eroded footpath, repaired roadside barriers, and improved erosion protection.”
“This part of State Highway 59 is better protected from sea damage, and pedestrian and cyclist access has also improved,” Ms Hilliard says.
As part of the project, 450 metres of barriers and 73 metres of footpath have been repaired.
Seawall resilience works, State Highway 59
Ms Hilliard says the repairs will be durable.
“This is because we built an engineered slope with shotcrete and synthetic fibres. Shotcrete is a method where concrete is applied at high velocity, helping the concrete adhere to the slope. This adds more structural stability and strength, better resisting the harsh marine environment.”
“We realize that traffic has been affected by the traffic management needed for this project for some time, and we thank the public for their patience and understanding,” Ms Hilliard says.
Rockfall protection work, SH59 near Pukerua Bay
More Information:
- This is a low-cost, low-risk resilience project funded from the National Land Transport Programme (NLTP).
- Total works on this site, rockfall and seawall, have an estimated cost of $1.2 million.
