Ōmokoroa projects update from Council
Work on the various Ōmokoroa peninsula projects continue to move forward well and we are grateful to the local community for their support. Below is a summary of current projects.
Ōmokoroa Road (north)
While there have been small delays due to the rainy weather over May, this project continues to progress well. Next steps are the continued undergrounding of services, including power; further construction on stormwater connections, footpath and cycleway, kerbing and channelling; construction of the roadway and pavement from the Western Avenue end of the roadway to Tralee Street from September 2021 to June 2022.
Ōmokoroa Road (south)
Council is finalising the design of Ōmokoroa Road from Prole Road to the railway with the anticipation that the paths of construction for the project could start in July 2021 and the remaining sections starting in early 2022. The entire project is expected to be completed by end of 2022.
A contractor is still to be appointed for this part of the project.
Ōmokoroa railway bridges
We’re pleased with the progress by contractor HEB Construction on the two standalone pedestrian and cycleway bridges adjacent to the existing Ōmokoroa Road bridge over the railway line.
The team have installed the piles and completed the four abutments (the concrete structures that support the bridge). The beams are expected to be launched by the end of May. Once launched, the superstructure (decks and the handrails) will be installed. The project is expected to be completed by the end of June.
Prole Road Urbanisation
Council is continuing discussions with landowners and finalising the design phase, before going to market for tenders. We’re also conducting investigations into the wetland area for discharging stormwater for Prole Road.
This project is taking a bit longer than what was anticipated, however, Council is expecting it to be completed in 2022.
Western Ave Urbanisation
Council has finalised the concept design and is progressing to developing the full design.
Western Avenue shared path
Contractors are wrapping up the completion of the Western Ave shared path project with a small area for seating between the playground and the ablutions facility.
Ōmokoroa Southern Industrial Road and stormwater pond
The design for the industrial road is now complete and Council is finalising the contract documentation to go out to market for tenders in July.
Construction is expected to start in September and be completed in 2022.
Council is in ongoing discussions with Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency to finalise the location of the stormwater pond.
This will be a joint construction project with Waka Kotahi, and due to ongoing discussions, we don’t expect the stormwater pond itself to be completed in 2022.
Ōmokoroa Domain
We continue to await delivery of some playground equipment items which have been imported from overseas and are facing supply chain delays.
The tender for construction will close soon, and we will announce a contractor for the works, following a period of negotiations. At this stage, the project is expected to be completed in time for summer.
Stormwater bund and cycleway
Stage 1 construction of the stormwater bund at the eastern end of the Ōmokoroa Golf course has been completed. Construction of the stormwater bund is nearing completion, as part of stage 2 works. Subject to consents being obtained, Stage 3 works, which involves the construction of a small boardwalk linking the bund, the walkway and Kayelene Place, is expected to start in June.