Wairarapa Stream – channel enhancement, planting and reinstatement

What

We are undertaking stream bank enhancements on Wairarapa Stream including native streamside planting and installation of instream ecological features.

Why

To retain the riverbank edge and improve localized instream biodiversity.

Where

Wairarapa Stream between Rossall Street and Garden Road, Merivale.

When

18 August 2025 to 29 August 2025. Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm (weather/site condition dependent).

Contact

The contractor is GSL Ltd. Phone Darcy Arnold on 021 326 089, Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm.

Details

  • Entrance to the site will be via Wairarapa Terrace. Some parking and access restrictions may be implemented.
  • Traffic impacts can be expected such as shoulder closures, temporary traffic lights and footpath closures while these works are being undertaken.
  • Public access will remain open during this construction period. At times there may be temporary diversions, or the contractor may assist members of public around the construction areas.    
  • Temporary site barriers and signs will be in place around construction areas.
  • During construction there will be some machinery and plant operating.
  • There may be increased noise during these works but the contractor will try to keep this to a minimum.

 

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