Articles tagged with Crown Resilience Programme

Major $8M Repairs Begin on SH73 Retaining Wall at Candys Bend for Safety

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A resilience project is commencing to repair a damaged retaining wall on State Highway 73 at Candys Bend, a vital route between Christchurch and the West Coast, damaged by 2018 flooding. The repairs, funded by the Crown Resilience Programme with a budget of around $8 million, aim to prevent potential collapse during future flooding or seismic events and ensure long-term safety and connectivity. Work will begin soon and conclude early next year, with efforts to protect the area's native flora and fauna in collaboration with local iwi and the Department of Conservation.

Tags: Chris Bishop State Highway 73 Candys Bend NZ Transport Agency Hunter Civil Arthur’s Pass Village Otira Crown Resilience Programme New Zealand Government Department of Conservation

SH73 Candys Bend Retaining Wall Repair Begins to Boost Resilience

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A major repair project is commencing on a damaged 1950s retaining wall at Candys Bend on State Highway 73 between Christchurch and the West Coast, crucial for freight, tourism, and local communities. The work, funded by the Crown Resilience Programme with an $8 million budget, aims to prevent potential collapse from future flooding or seismic events by filling voids, improving drainage, and reinforcing the structure. NZTA will collaborate with local iwi and the Department of Conservation to protect the area's native flora and fauna during the repairs, which are expected to start soon and finish early next year.

Tags: State Highway 73 SH73 Candys Bend Christchurch West Coast Chris Bishop NZ Transport Agency Hunter Civil Crown Resilience Programme Department of Conservation