Bridges
Pawseys Bridge on Virginia Road, Hawarden
Work commenced Monday the 26 of March, 2012and is proceeding to schedule.
The Contractor is;
Calcon Construction Ltd (03) 348 8010
This bridge is now open to light traffic only, until Thursday 26 March
Please be assured that every effort is being made to minimise the construction period and any disruptions that may affect you.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you in advance for your patience and co-operation, whilst these vital works are being carried out.
Hurunui Bridges
There are 275 bridges in the Hurunui district. Bridges form an integral part of the road infrastructure in providing safe and uninterrupted road crossing to rivers and streams.
Bridge maintenance includes for a 3-5 year full bridge stock assessment in terms of identification of all bridge repairs and
rehabilitations issues (needs), financial planning (whole-of-life costs and investment into the future) and identification of all associated risks and hazards (with associated management strategy to minimise, mitigate or remove these impediments).
“Take the proper action at the right time”.
Maintenance needs for the older bridges have outpaced available resources, requiring the need for improved repair techniques to meet the whole-of-life expectation of the asset. Many of our older bridges were constructed out of timber, and although assessed independently as being “well maintained to date”, require concrete deck replacements to improve the economic life expectancy of the structure and to meet the needs of our ever-demanding road infrastructure.
Because they are important in linking parts of our district we want to ensure they are safe for motorists and in good condition.
That is why we have an annual bridge renewal programme:
Bridge Renewal and Bridge Structural Component Replacement Programme 2010/2012
Bridges that will be reconstructed:
- Manuka Creek Bridge on Frasers Road - Bridge replacement
Bridges on structure component replacement programme:
- Tommys Creek Bridge on Heathstock Road - Deck replacement
- Lyndon 3 Bridge on Lyndon Road - Deck replacement
- Coops Bridge on Parkview Road - Deck replacement
- Gola Peaks Bridge on Virginia Road - Deck replacement
- Gore Bay 1 Bridge on Gore Bay Road - Deck replacement
- Cheviot Hills Bridge on Cheviot Hills Domain Road - Deck replacement
- Thompsons Bridge on Glenmark Drive - Replace central eastern pier prop
- Jamiesons Bridge on Megowans Road - Deck replacement
- Pawseys Bridge on Virginia Road - Deck replacement