Planned Works Listen Listed below are scheduled and current planned works in our district: Temporary Road Closure: Hereford Street and Wellington Road Intersection, Marton 16 June 2022 A portion of Matai Street will be closed from 6pm to 6am on Monday 20 June 2022 for 5 days, for the purpose of asphalt works. Wellington Road / Hereford Street intersection will be closed over night for all vehicular traffic. Notice of Road Closure: Taraketi Road, Hunterville 10 June 2022 A portion of Taraketi Road in Hunterville will be closed from 6am to 5pm for two days, between 29th June and 8th of July to replace a power pole. McHardies Road, Bulls 1 April 2022 Council would like to advise that Fulton Hogan will be conducting road works northwest of Bulls. There will be a road closure at the intersection of McHardies Road/State Highway 3 and Read Road/Kilkern Road/Wellington Road from Monday 4 April to Wednesday 6 April 2022. Diversions will be put in place, however drivers are asked to avoid the area if possible. Following the closure there will be ongoing traffic management and the area will be accessible to residents and workers only.Work hours are 7am-7pm Monday to Friday and 7am-5pm on Saturdays.We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your co-operation. Broadway, Marton 30 March 2022 There will be road works commencing on Broadway, Marton between the hours of 6pm to 6am Thursday 31 March and Friday 1 April. Traffic will be reduced to one lane; however some vehicle stoppages may occur from time to time.Drivers are asked to avoid this area if possible. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your co-operation. Rongoiti Road, Taihape We wish to advise there is chip resealing works along Rongoiti Road, Taihape on Monday 28 March and Tuesday 29 March. Motorist should be aware that there could be a delay of 15 to 20 minutes in either direction. We apologises for any convenience this may cause. Ohakea to Bulls Cable Installation Update 24 February 2022 Work is about to begin on upgrading the electricity network in Rangitīkei, to continue to keep Bulls and surrounding communities’ homes and businesses powered now and in the future. Electrical contractors will be carrying out the upgrade work for Powerco and no power outages are planned for customers as part of this work. Timeline for work March to mid-May 2022* – Underground cabling work in the roading corridor along SH3 between the southern side of the Rangitīkei River bridge and the Ōhakea substation on Frecklington Road.Mid-May to September 2022* – Underground cabling work from the Bulls Substation on Bridge St/SH3 northern entrance to Bulls, along Bridge St, onto Gorton St, then onto Hammond Street, Holland Cres and back onto Bridge St/SH3 to the northern side of the Rangitīkei River bridge.Mid 2022* – Final section over the Rangitikei River/SH3 Bridge. *Timings dependent on conditions such as weather and COVID restrictions. Powerco has also set up a dedicated webpage for information about this work. The webpage, which will be updated as the work progresses, can be accessed here. Resurfacing - SH1, Taihape 16 December 2021 Resurfacing work has been taking place over the last five weeks and is due for completion on 16 December (weather dependent). Contractors will be on site again in the New Year to complete further work through the main street of Taihape. Cobber Kain Ave, Marton RSA and Citizens' Memorial Hall and playground carpark 8 November 2021 Investigation to seal Cobber Kain Ave and the Marton RSA and Citizens' Memorial Hall and playground carpark is underway. Works is expected to be completed by May 2022. Mt Curl Road seal extension 8 November 2021 Sealing the route extension will be done in two parts. Works will begin in March 2022 and is expected to be completed in May 2022. Industrial subdivision - Makirikiri Road and Wings Line 8 November 2021 Construction will soon begin on a new industrial subdivision in Marton. Contingency funding has been provided for possible work in the road corridor associated with the Marton Hub Development. Construction dates are yet to be finalised. We will update this information when available. Repair of Omaha bridge October 27, 2021 The abutments of Omaha bridge were damaged during a recent storm. Omaha Bridge is situated along on Bruce Road (the road that connects Wanganui Road and Turakina Valley Road), between Glencairn Road and Turakina Valley Road. While repairs are undertaken the bridge may be closed and signs will be in place if this occurs. The work is expected to be completed prior to Christmas. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. 11 June 2021 Mill Street, Marton - Water Main Renewal Council will be renewing a section of the water main on Wellington Road / Mill Street intersection from Monday 14 June 2021 to Friday 18 June 2021. During this period access to Mill St from Wellington Road will be closed and one lane will be open to exit Mill Street. There will be full traffic management on-site during this time. 11 June 2021 Tutaenui Reservoir Pedestrian Bridge replacement. Edifice Structures will be onsite at Tutaenui Reservoir next week - Monday 14 June to Friday 25 June to undertake replacement of the pedestrian bridge across the Marton B Dam spillway. The area around the bridge will be closed to the public during construction. The period of closure will be from Monday 14 June to Friday 25 June, but may be completed sooner. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. 18 May 2021 Tutaenui Road Water Shutdown Previously planned water shutdown for Tutaenui Road between Jeffersons Line-Snellgrove Road on the 28 April has been rescheduled for 18 May 2021. Water will be shutdown between the hours of 8pm and 6am The purpose of this shutdown is to connect the new 375mm water trunk main onto the existing network Date: 18/05/21Duration: 8pm-6amContractor: Downer NZLocation: Tutaenui Road between Jeffersons Line-Snellgrove Road Residents may experience low water pressure over night and are asked to flush water to remove any discolouration before use. 28 April 2021 Pedestrian Crossing Maintenance Work Loaders Whanganui wish to advised maintenance work will take place on Thursday 29 April 2021 from 8.30am-3pm to Follett Street Pedestrian Crossing. This involves the removal and replacing of pavers to correct the level. Traffic will be one way on Follett Street between Broadway and Stewart Street. Flow of traffic will be from Broadway to Stewart Street. If you have any enquiries contact Loaders - 06 348 9034. 21 April 2021 Downer NZ are planning to have shutdown on the main water trunk line at Tutaenui Road between Jeffersons Line-Snellgrove Road on the 28 April. Water will be shutdown between the hours of 8pm and 6am The purpose of this shutdown is to connect the new 375mm water trunk main onto the existing network Date: 28/04/21Duration: 8pm-6amContractor: Downer NZLocation: Tutaenui Road between Jeffersons Line-Snellgrove Road Residents may experience low water pressure over night and are asked to flush water to remove any discolouration before use. 25 February 2021 Broadway Roundabout and Follett Street Asphalting and Milling Night Works Thursday 25 February - Tuesday 2 March between 6pm and 6amPlease make sure your vehicle is not parked on the street, or carpark on the above day. If your vehicle is in the way it may have to be towed. If the towing operator is not able to return your car to where it was found, they are required to leave it in the nearest available park. If your car is missing, first check near by streets before calling the contractor named below. Please warn your children of the dangers posed by road works. Ensure that they stand well back from the action and that they follow the directions of the workers. It is also a good idea to keep pets indoors while work is in progress. Roadwork is a noisy, dirty business – but please bear with us. We will be doing all we can to minimize the impact on your household and business. Your co-operation and patience will help us get the work done as quickly as possible. Please be careful not to walk on new seal as it can get stuck on your shoes and walked onto your carpets. Bitumen can be removed from soles of shoes using kerosene, turpentine or a product called De Solve It.Bitumen, concrete and other road repair materials require a bit of “Tender Loving Care” after they are applied. Please treat all new surfaces with extra care for the two weeks following the completion of the work. Avoid excessive speed, sharp turns and heavy braking. All new roadwork is routinely monitored and in some cases workers may need to return to the site to do things like sweeping and repainting road markings. In the event of bad weather or other unforeseen circumstances, work will be postponed until the next suitable day/time. The Rangitikei District Council has contracted Higgins Contractors Limited to do this work. For further information about this project, please contact Aby Saji, Higgins Contractor Ltd. 027 29 15088 1 2 February 2021 Tutaenui Road Watermain Renewal Downer NZ will soon begin works on the construction of a new 375mm Watermain on Tutaenui Road between Jeffersons Line and Snellgrove Road, approximately 450m in length. Construction is due to commence the week starting 9 February and is due for completion in early April 2021. Temporary Traffic management will be required during this time and may include, traffic lights and/or the use of manual traffic control (stop/go). Access to both private and commercial properties will be unrestricted. During the construction, water will be required to be turned off for periods of time, this will mainly occur during night time hours. Advanced notice will be given to residents prior to these events occurring. Should you have any further questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the Project Supervisor Jason Sturzaker on 06 349 2510 or jason.sturzaker@downer.co.nz A/H 027 226 7719 29 January 2021 Scotts Ferry Stormwater Upgrade Loaders Wanganui has been contracted by the Rangitīkei District Council to complete works on the C1103 Scott’s Ferry Stormwater Upgrade The purpose of these works is to deliver better stormwater solutions to address surface flooding that is prone in this area should the river level exceed the height of the Horizons Stop Bank This contract involves Drainage works of 1300m of subsoil drain from one end of the town to the other (both sides) as well as some pipe works that come across the road. At no stage will the road be completely blocked off and there will be one lane open at all time. Due to the cancellation of an existing contract, we now have the ability to establish on site sooner than anticipated. The works will now commence on Wednesday the 3 February and have a proposed completion date of approximately 29 March 2021. Traffic Management will be set up for the duration of the contract and our team will limit disruption to residents where possible. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and assure you that every care and consideration is being taken to minimize disruption. Please do not hesitate to contact the contractors if you have any questions or concerns relating to the site. Justin Loader, Contract Manager - 027 496 4291, justin.loader@loaders.co.nzSheridan Baker, Site Foreman Whanganui - 027 642 4404, 06 348 9034(office) 18 NOVEMBER Hunterville Cemetery Sealing The Hunterville Cemetery will be resealed from the 23 November 2020. Higgins will be applying a second coat of seal to vehicle access ways throughout the cemetery. This is to ensure longevity of the surface - the initial resealing took place 2 or 3 years ago. Council anticipate this will take 1-2 days to complete. 28 OCTOBER 2020 Powerco Hunterville Project Powerco is conducting a maintenance project replacing poles and lines in your area from 3 November through to December. The work is important to ensuring safe, reliable and efficient power supply. The work along Ongo and Turakina Valley Roads will require planned outages and traffic management to allow field crews to work safely. More details are available here > 5 JUNE 2020 Water Shutdown - Falling Main Taihape ID Loader will be undertaking a water leak investigation and repair on the Taihape Falling Main. This will take place on Wednesday, 10 June 2020. The water supply will be off from 7.30am and be back on by 5pm. NOTE: This shutdown will only affect a small amount of residents that have been contacted. The main township will still have water supply. 22 MAY 2020 Mangaweka Ultra-fast Fibre Network Work is to start soon in Mangaweka to build the Chorus ultrafast broadband fibre network. Start date: June 2020Finish date: August 2020 Note: Reinstatement of the affected ground is usually 4 to 6 weeks. Initially the ground will be reinstated it to a safe standard, then when the network is confirmed to be working, the affected ground area will be reinstated to council standards. 1 MAY 2020 Recommencement of State Highway Maintenance: Bulls Essential maintenance work is about to recommence on SH1 and 3 through Bulls township from Monday 4 May until Saturday 16 May (weather permitting). Work will include day works for the first 7-day period and night works for the second 7-day period, as follows; Day works from Monday 4 May until Friday the 8 May, 8am – 6pmNight works from Sunday 10 May until Saturday 16 May, 7pm - 5:30amWorks will not occur during daytime hours on Saturdays or Sundays Detours will be in place for all vehicles with the exclusion of emergency services:Please see detours maps for more information. We apologise for any inconvenience caused by these closures. Contractors: Higgins Contractors Limited For more information please contact HNO-PN@nzta.govt.nz. 29 April 2020 Chimney at Taihape Grandstand to be Demolished The brick chimney located at the Taihape grandstand is an earthquake risk and needs to be demolished. Due to COVID-19 requirements this work was delayed, and will now take place during the week of 4 May by Crimpy’s Contracting.
