A work in progress – a section of Mangaotaki road as it looked in January.
It’s a like few headline writers will get to write.
But Waitomo District Council has been given a pat on the back for its work on Mangaotaki Road.
Reader Suzie Denize sent us a two liner… “huge thanks the wonderful folks who have been working on the Mangaotaki Road recently. It’s a real pleasure to drive on now and all your hard work is very much appreciated”.
We thought we would get an explanation for the benefit of those not familiar with the road, which runs from Piopio to Waitanguru.
The council – which was delighted with the feedback – noted two roading improvement projects have recently been completed in the Waitomo district.
“Mangaotaki Road in Piopio recently received drainage upgrades, pavement reconstruction and a chipseal by Council contractor Schick Civil Ltd, while contractor Nicholls and Uttinger completed drainage upgrades and pavement reconstruction on Ngapaenga and Walker Roads.”
The improvement works were in response to previous storm damage.
Ngapaenga and Walker Roads were both sealed late March, and further improvements included berm and drain shaping and topsoiling and hydroseeding.
General Manager Infrastructure Services, Shyamal Ram says with roads being a critical infrastructure in all communities, it is always pleasing to see roads improved to a better condition.
“We thank the community for their patience with the temporary measures that have been in place at these sites.
Elsewhere, slips from storm damage on Kāwhia and Te Waitere Roads in 2023 are now being repaired after the roading network suffered extensive storm damage. Work is due for completion late June or early July.
Meanwhile, New Zealand Transport Agency’s massive road maintenance programme around Waikato and Bay of Plenty has wrapped up. Crews completed an ambitious schedule of road rebuilds, resurfacing, and chip sealing, alongside ongoing maintenance efforts.
Major Waipā worksites completed included SH3 work – a six-week road rebuild through Ōhaupō and a four-week road rebuild in Rukuhia.
