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About the Waiohiki project

The Waiohiki stopbank project is an initiative by Hawke's Bay Regional Council to construct a new 1080m stopbank that will provide enhanced flood resilience to the Waiohiki community.

The engineering solution for Waiohiki includes a new stopbank, and stream realignment.

Funding for the project comes from the integrated package agreed between all five Hawke's Bay councils and the Central Government.

Find information about our other projects including Pākōwhai here

Latest update - November 2024

Thank you to everyone who joined the dawn karakia to bless the site before the start of enabling works in November. This milestone was made possible through the collective efforts of Ngāti Paarau Hapū, Waiohiki Marae resilience staff, Ngāi Tahuahi, landowners, and the local community.

We are working with the local contractor for this first stage – Bare Knuckle Contracting – on the Construction Environmental Management Plan to manage site access, dust, sediment control, noise, vibration and other potential adverse effects. 

Enabling work includes building a site storage area near Redclyffe Bridge and moving 50,000 cubic meters of limestone from Ōmaranui landfill along Ōmaranui Road and Waiohiki Road (State Highway 50). We are targeting completion by March next year.

We are currently focused on finalising the conditions of consent for the main works under the Order in Council and will be working on the detailed design and contractor engagement following this with a view to starting construction of the stopbank in the first half of next year.  We’ll keep you updated as we progress.

Project progress

Initiate

This phase includes identifying stakeholders, risks, optioneering, site investigations, project briefing and initial budgeting.

Plan

This phase includes cultural and stakeholder engagement, site investigations (including Geotech, archaeological and ecological assessments, topographic survey), design work, and land access.

Execute (targeting October 2024)

This phase includes contract activities, management, surveillance and Quality Assurance (MSQA), producing technical reports, and the practical completion of the work.

Close out

This phase covers the handover and review activities, with final approval from the project sponsors.

Project team

Phil Duncan
Land Categorisation Programme Manager

Harry Donnelly
Senior Project Manager

Mell Anderson
Project Manager

Te Kaha Hawaikirangi
Kaihautū Pūtaiao - Mātauranga Māori

Sam Potts
Communications Advisor

Jacqui Davis
Engagement Advisor

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