DECEMBER HAKIHEA 2022
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HCC head of transport Jon Kingsbury told last week's Eastbourne Community Board that council acknowledged the disruption caused by the construction of Tupua Horo Nuku. "Since things started it's got a bit gnarly," he said, adding that the collapse of the footpath north of Days Bay Wharf had slowed progress at Windy Point and added to the disruption. Following local concern about the impact of the path's construction on marine ecology, council says the methods were approved by ecologists for construction in the rock pool areas and systems are in place to manage effects on wildlife. This includes pre-construction intertidal and sub tidal inspections undertaken by the project ecologist. Any species discovered were safely relocated out of the work area by the ecologists and the team, council says. Contractors have been provided with training and resources to identify high-value species if they come across them during works, and there are procedures in place for how to manage this if it occurs. Environmental inspections are being undertaken weekly by an environmental advisor. This is happening frequently at the moment due to the change in methodology and work site. All works have been assessed in regards to the resource consent and found to be permittable.
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Santa had plenty of elves to give him a helping hand at last Sunday's Community Carol Service. The hall was full of families getting into the Christmas spirit with songs and skits.
"The project has support from local iwi and mana whenua and there have been cultural monitors on site to ensure that construction is in-keeping with what was previously agreed." Mr Kingsbury acknowledged that the team had to change to a new type of supporting infrastructure after the wave barriers were damaged in the original location. Despite a
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successful trial prior to construction, this was a risk that had been identified in the planning phase and contingency plans were developed which the team are now implementing. This method is an ongoing trial and the team are looking at other options for the new year, including larger, sturdier barriers.