We would like to remind everyone that the Maoribank Boardwalk track remains closed to the public since 19 September. It is unsafe to use, as material is still falling. We have put barriers across and urge members of our community not to cross those barriers for their own safety.We are working with the engineers to assess the damage.
Published on 27 June 2024
There’s an exciting milestone coming up with the Whakawhirinaki: The Silverstream Water Bridge and Shared Path project.
The bridge is set to take its full form across the Hutt River in early to mid-July when the central arched steel span will be lifted into place by a 500-tonne crane. Just like the other two sections of the bridge this arch has been manufactured by a Napier fabricator and pre-assembled on site.
Temporary works towers being constructed, ready to assemble the arch.
The central arched span will connect into the 60m section that was installed on the western side of the river in April. Once in place the final 40m truss for the eastern side will be lifted into place to complete the bridge crossing. This huge undertaking has meant a temporary causeway is needed. It’ll be created out of the river gravel, so the massive crane can track forward while lifting the 160-tonne central arch into place.
A section of the 60m section being lifted into place in April this year.
Over the coming months, crews will be focusing on putting the permanent steel deck on the arch that will provide a pedestrian and cycling pathway before installing the new pipe. Work is proceeding at pace, and we’re pleased to say it’s on track to be completed in March 2025.
40m section assembled onsite, ready to be lifted into place following 100m arch span.