FAQs
- Some road closures and detours
- Single-lane stop/go traffic management
- Delays on Boucher Ave, particularly during peak periods
- Construction vehicles and work crews operating throughout the day
- Periods of noise and vibration.
What will this stage of work involve and what streets are being impacted?
The works will involve sections of Boucher Avenue and No. 2 Road being excavated and rebuilt in stages, new chipseal laid, and road markings applied.
Some minor remedial works will take place on Cameron Road, Clydesburn Avenue, and Randell Place.
Detour routes will be in place at times along Cameron Road, Clydesburn Avenue, Hookey Drive, Dudley Vercoe Drive, Tynan Street, Glen Terrace, and Moehau Street.
The traffic management team are on site to assist the community in navigating the detours.
Emergency services will always have full access, if the need arises.
When will the work happen?
Work is scheduled between 7:00am and 6:00pm, Monday to Saturday.
Saturdays will mainly be used if extra work is needed. If work is planned for a Saturday, residents will be notified in advance.
Please note that timings may change due to weather conditions.
Why is Council doing this project?
This area is a key route in Te Puke – used frequently by residents, students and families, emergency services, kiwifruit industry traffic, and others in our community.
This work is essential to improve road conditions and safety, and to ensure our water and stormwater infrastructure continues to serve the community well into the future.
Coordinating all three upgrades - roading, stormwater and watermain pipes - into one project, is more cost efficient. Multiple contractors have been working across the area to deliver the upgrades.
What works have been completed and what’s left to be done?
The stormwater and drinking water upgrades are complete. The road reconstruction – the final stage of the project – is partially complete and resumes from 31 August 2026.
Will my driveway access be impacted? Will I need to park my car elsewhere?
Temporary driveway closures will be required at times – that is the nature of this type of road reconstruction.
During the day (7:00am and 6:00pm): Resident vehicle access within the work area will be maintained wherever possible using temporary ramps or coverings. If you need access at a specific time, please contact Fulton Hogan’s Stakeholder Delivery Manager, Mike Metcalfe (details below). The team can work around specific resident needs if they are given advance notice.
At all times: Pedestrian access remains open.
Overnight (6:00pm – 7:00am): Full access will be restored to all properties.
Mike Metcalfe will contact you in advance before any work that directly affects your access and will be onsite frequently to visit impacted residents and answer any questions about access or the works in general.
For questions about property access, please contact:
Mike Metcalfe – Stakeholder Delivery Manager, Fulton Hogan
Phone: 027 202 9395
Will I, at any point, not be able to access my property?
Residents will always be able to access their property.
Vehicle access will be impacted at times, but residents will be contacted in advance.
Fulton Hogan will work to minimise impacts as much as possible and are happy to answer any questions directly about vehicle access.
Will there be significant noise every day during the works?
Residents may experience some noise and vibration during the project, although levels will vary depending on the work taking place each day.
If any particularly noisy work is planned, residents will be notified in advance. The contractor will take reasonable steps to minimise disruption wherever possible.
Work is scheduled from Monday to Saturday. Saturdays will mainly be used as contingency days if required, and residents will be notified in advance of any Saturday work.
Will any part of the work impact my property directly?
No work is planned on or near private property.
The work involves sections of Boucher Avenue and No. 2 Road being excavated and rebuilt in stages, new chipseal laid, and road markings applied.
What else can I expect during construction?
Fulton Hogan will share more detail with residents directly impacted on what to expect as the project progresses.
In general, residents can expect:
We’re advising the community to please plan ahead and allow extra travel time while the work is ongoing.
Why has the project taken so long?
We understand the community’s frustration and appreciate your patience.
The project has taken longer than expected due to several factors, including poorer than expected ground conditions, conflicts with underground services, contractor delays, and bad weather.
These issues delayed the stormwater works and, in turn, pushed back the road reconstruction works, which also experienced similar challenges.
Has the delay increased costs for Council and ratepayers?
No. Council is not paying the contractor any additional amount because the project has taken longer than expected.
Who is the contractor for this project? Has Council considered using another contractor for this final stage of the project?
Fulton Hogan is the contract appointed for this part of the project.
Prior to the planned pause from 31 March 2026, the road reconstruction was already partially complete. From 31 August, Fulton Hogan, the contractor, will continue with the road reconstruction.
Replacing the contractor at this stage of the project would incur penalties. The process of securing a new contractor - who would likely seek a higher contract price – would also result in further time delays.
The focus now is on moving forward, and getting the work completed.
When will this project be finished?
The works are expected to take approximately six months to complete, ahead of the next kiwifruit harvest season starting.
How can you ensure the project is completed within the stated timeframe?
It’s important to us, and the contractor, that this project is completed as soon as possible so that the community can benefit from a road that is safer, more durable, and better suited to everyday traffic and heavy vehicle movements.
As with any construction project, we may incur delays that are sometimes beyond our control. Residents will be kept informed of progress throughout.
Where can I find out more about the project?
Check out our Your Place Project page for all the latest updates from Council: https://yourplace.westernbay.govt.nz/boucher-ave
The contractor, Fulton Hogan will also keep residents regularly updated through their own newsletter. To sign up to the Fulton Hogan newsletter, email Michael.metcalfe@fultonhogan.com.
For general project enquires, contact:
Western Bay of Plenty District Council
Phone: 0800 926 732
Email: info@westernbay.govt.nz(External link)
For questions about property access, contact:
Mike Metcalfe – Stakeholder Delivery Manager, Fulton Hogan
Phone: 027 202 9395