Work will start this week to repair and upgrade a section of Walker Road in Te Kūiti and Ngapaenga Road in Mairoa.

The upgrades are in response to previous storm damage where preceding repairs were only of a temporary nature until a more permanent solution was determined, and funding was available.

General Manager Infrastructure Service, Shyamal Ram says although the repairs may seem small in nature compared to other larger roading projects, they are big investments and equally important.

“The Roads and Footpaths activity is the largest single expenditure item for Council, accounting for more than half of Council's annual capital expenditure. We work hard to ensure funding is spent wisely and appropriately, and to the according level of service.”

Nicholls & Uttinger was awarded the contract following a tender process. Work includes repairing the pavement (road surface) and upgrading drainage.

During this time there will be some disruption to traffic flows due to the constrained site locations with temporary traffic management in place to allow for the sites to be constructed safely.

The overall completion for both sites is end of April 2025.