North Mole work starting

Construction work to repair the North Mole (pictured) will start in mid-December as part of Te Pūwaha – the Whanganui Port revitalisation project. The work covers the length of the embankment from the end of the mole to the Whanganui Port. Repairs are necessary to prepare the river for an operational port and for flood protection. The work is being managed by Horizons Regional Council and is expected to continue until November 2022. While construction is underway, public access will be limited with no access in construction areas. The construction plan does enable some recreational and fishing access to continue in certain areas and public access to the entire area will be available over the Christmas-New Year period. The work aims to create a safer mole, with debris removed and walkable access to the end. The work at the North Mole is jointly funded by Horizons Regional Council, Whanganui District Council, and Kānoa – Regional Economic Development & Investment Unit. Community engagement on the project is ongoing. Members of the public can register for project updates at: www.whanganui.govt.nz/port