Auckland Transport and Fulton Hogan have completed the repair of an under slip and wash-out at the end of Masterton Road near the Rothesay Beach Reserve in time for the summer holidays.
Before works began, Vector installed a temporary overhead power supply from Rothesay Bay Road to the Rothesay Bay toilet block to keep the construction area free from electrical hazards. Permanent power supply has now been reinstated.
“We built a 27-metre long timber retaining wall and riprap (rock buttress) near the footpath and the edge of the stream to prevent further erosion of the bank,” says AT Project Manager, Ian Bielawa.
“This was especially challenging as the work required significant environmental controls, the temporary relocation of a power line, and the contractor needed to work with soft ground conditions and around spring tides.
“Additional drainage facilities were added, finishing works were made to the road and footpath pavement,” he said.
Masterton Road was closed at the cul-de-sac end throughout the construction period, however access for neighbouring properties was maintained along with pedestrian access to the beach from the northern side of the road.
Watch aerial footage taken during works in September.
Learn more about AT storm repair works on the AT website.
