Coastal structures

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About the projects

We're investing in fit-for-purpose, safer, stronger coastal assets for our communities.

Across the rohe (District), a number of jetties and seawalls are reaching the end of their functional life. We're progressively renewing these to:

  • Improve safety and accessibility
  • Support recreational use
  • Protect our natural coastline
  • Meet the needs of our growing communities

Uretara Landing Reserve Jetty

We're replacing the aged 16sqm jetty at Uretara Landing Reserve with a brand-new 60sqm structure that will better serve the Katikati community.

The new jetty will be much larger and made with more modern materials, including plastic sleeves around the piles, which is current best practice.

Work on the jetty started in April and is expected to be completed by the end of June 2025.

During construction, the jetty site and adjacent boat ramp is closed to the public.

The esplanade pathway, between SH2 and Noble Johnston Drive, remains open - though there may be minor disruptions.


8 May 2025

Things are progressing well, with most of the piles in place. The next step is to insert plastic sleeves around them, which will be filled with concrete to further protect the treated timber piles, and prolong their life.

Despite the wet weather, we're happy to say that the work is running to schedule, with the jetty expected to be completed by the end of June.


Athenree Jetty

The jetty on Athenree esplanade, behind 12 Roretana Drive, is in very poor condition and needs replacing. We're building a new replacement jetty, which will be the same size as the current jetty but at a lower height, to meet health and safety regulations which have been introduced since the original jetty was built.

You can keep up to date with the project here.

Timber seawall replacements

We're also replacing around 400m of ageing timber seawalls, across three locations.

These sea walls have served their purpose for several decades but have now reached the end of their useful life and need to be replaced to ensure continued protection of our coastline.

These projects will enhance the resilience of our coastal infrastructure, ensuring it remains effective for years to come.

Each project is tailored to suit the local environment, using natural materials and minimal disruption approaches. Work on these projects is expected to start in May and be completed by the end of June 2025.

Athenree Inlet - timber seawall

30 April 2025

Work to replace the Athenree Inlet seawall is scheduled to start on Thursday 8 May and is expected to be take up to six weeks to complete. During this time, the area beside the seawall and water's edge will be fenced off. There will also be times when access between Athenree Road/Pohutukawa Drive and Athenree North Foreshore Reserve will be unavailable. When this is the case, you can use the reserve entranceway at 38 Roretana Drive.


Tanners Point - timber seawall renewal

Waitui Reserve - timber seawall renewal


About the projects

We're investing in fit-for-purpose, safer, stronger coastal assets for our communities.

Across the rohe (District), a number of jetties and seawalls are reaching the end of their functional life. We're progressively renewing these to:

  • Improve safety and accessibility
  • Support recreational use
  • Protect our natural coastline
  • Meet the needs of our growing communities

Uretara Landing Reserve Jetty

We're replacing the aged 16sqm jetty at Uretara Landing Reserve with a brand-new 60sqm structure that will better serve the Katikati community.

The new jetty will be much larger and made with more modern materials, including plastic sleeves around the piles, which is current best practice.

Work on the jetty started in April and is expected to be completed by the end of June 2025.

During construction, the jetty site and adjacent boat ramp is closed to the public.

The esplanade pathway, between SH2 and Noble Johnston Drive, remains open - though there may be minor disruptions.


8 May 2025

Things are progressing well, with most of the piles in place. The next step is to insert plastic sleeves around them, which will be filled with concrete to further protect the treated timber piles, and prolong their life.

Despite the wet weather, we're happy to say that the work is running to schedule, with the jetty expected to be completed by the end of June.


Athenree Jetty

The jetty on Athenree esplanade, behind 12 Roretana Drive, is in very poor condition and needs replacing. We're building a new replacement jetty, which will be the same size as the current jetty but at a lower height, to meet health and safety regulations which have been introduced since the original jetty was built.

You can keep up to date with the project here.

Timber seawall replacements

We're also replacing around 400m of ageing timber seawalls, across three locations.

These sea walls have served their purpose for several decades but have now reached the end of their useful life and need to be replaced to ensure continued protection of our coastline.

These projects will enhance the resilience of our coastal infrastructure, ensuring it remains effective for years to come.

Each project is tailored to suit the local environment, using natural materials and minimal disruption approaches. Work on these projects is expected to start in May and be completed by the end of June 2025.

Athenree Inlet - timber seawall

30 April 2025

Work to replace the Athenree Inlet seawall is scheduled to start on Thursday 8 May and is expected to be take up to six weeks to complete. During this time, the area beside the seawall and water's edge will be fenced off. There will also be times when access between Athenree Road/Pohutukawa Drive and Athenree North Foreshore Reserve will be unavailable. When this is the case, you can use the reserve entranceway at 38 Roretana Drive.


Tanners Point - timber seawall renewal

Waitui Reserve - timber seawall renewal