Update
What |
We are undertaking slip repairs on Whaka Terrace by constructing a new retaining wall. |
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Why |
We are constructing a new retaining wall to return Whaka Terrace to two lanes. The road has been restricted to one lane due to a slip in the area in 2021. |
Where |
15 Whaka Terrace, Huntsbury. |
When |
17 February 2025 to late January 2026. Monday to Saturday, 7am to 6pm and Sunday 8am to 4pm, (weather/site condition dependent). |
Contact |
The contractor is Higgins Contractors. Phone 03 341 4370, Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm. Please advise if you have specific property access requirements e.g. medical visits, home help, large vehicle deliveries or any planned works. |
Details
Please note: Due to unforeseen challenging soil conditions that has delayed the installation of the main piles, Sunday work may be required sporadically from October to December 2025 to mitigate some of the lost time within the retaining wall construction.
Hours of work
Work will be completed between:
- 7am to 6pm (Monday to Saturday).
- 8am to 4pm (Sundays).
During the works
- There will be increased noise, dust, and vibration from the use of machinery for activities such as saw cutting, soil excavation, and retaining wall construction.
- On-street parking will be affected where we are working. Cones will indicate where parking will not be available.
- Property access will be maintained where possible. We will work with businesses and residents during the work.
- Pedestrian access will be maintained through the site. Please follow the signage and directions of our temporary management staff.
- Please put your rubbish bins out as usual by 6am on your collection day. Our team will move them and return them if needed.
Road Closure
- Road closures may occasionally be needed to mobilise large equipment and undertake specific construction tasks.
- We will advise residents one week prior to road closures being implemented. On these occasions, the road will be closed from 9am to 3pm.
- Traffic Management staff will be able to help direct residents and business owners to their properties within the work area.
- If you need travel through the site during a road clousre, please speak to our staff and we will arrange safe access for you. Please allow a 15 minute waiting period.
Noise
There may be increased noise, dust and vibrations during work but it shouldn’t impact on your power, water, gas or phone services.
Safety
Safety is our biggest priority so please keep children and pets away from worksites.
Bins
Please put your bins out as usual before 6am on your collection day. Our crew will move and return them if needed.
