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Over time, a section of the stormwater culvert had slowly collapsed inwards
- June 04, 2021
Stormwater works on Hokianga Road
A section of Hokianga Road has been a hive of activity recently, with our contractors out busy replacing an ageing stormwater culvert. Over time, a section of the culvert had slowly collapsed inwards, causing the ground around it and consequently the middle of the road to slump.
Over a few days this week the team cordoned off the area, dug up the damaged section of the 225mm diameter culvert and replaced 20 metres of it with a new 300mm diameter concrete pipe.
Installing a larger pipe helps to future proof our network, as we need to allow for changing weather patterns and more intense rain events. The project cost $15,000 and is part of our wider maintenance programme for our stormwater infrastructure.
New culvert installed and fresh asphalt laid down (Gordon Street and Hokianga Road intersection)
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