Two large-scale roading improvement projects have recently been completed in the Waitomo district.

Fullerton and Mairoa roads suffered extensive damage and slips as a result of severe weather events in 2022 and 2023 and were labelled among the worst in the district.

Engineered design were required to ensure a long-term solution and contractor Nicholls and Uttinger Civil undertook the repairs earlier this year.

Repairs on Fullerton Road included a steel cantilevered retaining wall with while Mairoa Road received a timber post retaining wall.

General Manager Infrastructure Services, Shyamal Ram says with roads being a critical infrastructure in all communities, it is always pleasing to see damaged roads restored to a new condition.

“We thank the community for their patience with the temporary measures that have been in place at these sites,” says Shyamal.