Project updates
October update
This project is going ahead in leaps and bounds with a lot of dirt being moved over the past few months.
In fact, since clearing all the trees and vegetation in the area that will be the new Ōmokoroa Rd approach to the roundabout, the teams have shifted around 14000 cubic metres of dirt, installed and relocated numerous services and placed the first two layers over aggregate plus some kerb and channel.
Work is also well underway on the Youngson Road approach and a new accessway for residents on the corner of SH2 and Youngson Rd.
The next big step is relocating of overhead Power and Telco services. Which is a mammoth challenge.
November update
What's happening now?
It’s been a busy time with the teams installing services, stormwater pipes and building the new Youngson Road approach.
We want to say a massive thanks to everyone for your patience while Youngson Road was closed, closing the road gave the team space to complete this section of work quickly, reducing the length of time that people would be inconvenienced.
The team have almost completed the new accessway off Youngson Road too. This will provide a safer access for those that currently access off the state highway.
A big milestone has been relocating the overhead power lines on State Highway 2 which allows the teams to get on with removing more dirt and building the new road in the area of the future Omokoroa Road approach to the new roundabout. This was a mammoth task with the installation of 12+ poles and five power shutdowns to connect new power lines.
Some of the most challenging work, especially on this job, has been the work that has happened below the ground, often unseen. All of the installation and relocation of services has meant that people living in the area have been able to turn on a tap, switch a light on and off, and continue to watch their Friday night movies with no problems.
The site will shutdown from Friday 20 December 2024 until Tuesday 7 January 2025. Until then works will continue alongside the existing roadways. Traffic management will be similar to what you have seen. Traffic management will be reduced as much as possible over the break.
Eyes on 2025
We’ll continue work in early 2025 and will be focusing on the new approaches to the first roundabout. The site team will continue install of underground services and widening of the existing roadways to create space for the major changes as the new roundabout starts to take shape through 2025. This means there will be speed restrictions will be in place, and lane shifts in operation.
January update
Work has been continuing through December and January and is progressing well. It’s been a busy time relocating and undergrounding services such as power, water, streetlight cables and stormwater pipes.
Most of the earthworks in the north-east corner is now complete and teams are moving onto pavement construction and road resurfacing, which includes part of the state highway. A traffic shift is in place now for this work to be completed so please be prepared for changes in the road layout and speed restrictions. Keep an eye out for our friendly traffic management teams who will help guide you through the site safely.
You might also notice work happening on the southern side of Ōmokoroa Road. This is to relocate telecommunications services alongside the road.
Looking forward to the next few months, pavements and road surfaces will be completed to a level that will allow traffic to be moved over so work can start on other areas.