Lynfield Beach Cove Reserve is now open to the public - one month sooner than anticipated.
Debris removal from Wairaki Stream at the reserve was turned around in just one day with the help of a helicopter to lift failed trees and large organic matter blocking the stream.
Puketāpapa Local Board chair Ella Kumar is glad the work was delivered so efficiently.
“We’re very pleased this work has been completed so quickly with as little disruption to the neighbourhood as possible.”
“It’s amazing how much was achieved in a few days. Hopefully this maintenance work will reduce the risk of future impacts on our community and environment.”
The removal work was expected to take a week from Tuesday 13 August and another few weeks to restore the reserve to a usable standard again, however the arborists were in and out of the reserve in a matter of days.
More than 50 tonnes of organic matter and debris were removed in 85 lifts via helicopter out of Wairaki Stream.
With 18 crew members and just over three days of preparation prior to the helicopter’s arrival, work was completed relatively quickly. Despite warning residents of helicopter movements and machinery noises operating up to a week, the reserve was closed for only one day.
Clearing Wairaki Stream will reduce flooding, alleviate pressure during heavy rain events and prevent landslips in the stream.
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