Protecting stream at Glenside

By Frank Neill

Wellington Water has worked on a short-term solution to protect a manhole in Porirua Stream from further erosion and to prevent risk to the stream’s health.

The erosion at the manhole was identified during the recent Glenside Reserve walk and concerns were raised by both Wellington City Council participants on the walk and Glenside residents.

Following the walk, which took place at the end of April, Wellington Water acted on the issue.

It completed a short-term solution to protect the manhole on 23 May.

This involved constructing riprap protection around the manhole.

Riprap is a layer of stones that fit