Mauao slip: Tauranga roads reopen as council clears landslide risk

A row of shipping containers inside barrier fence partly obscure the view of slip-ravaged Mauao as people wander along Adams Avenue on February 9. Photo / Sandra Conchie

Adams Ave and The Mall in Mount Maunganui have been reopened after geotech assessments on the stability of the landslides on Mauao.

Heavy rain forecast for the weekend resulted in the precautionary measure of closing the roads.

“Physical inspection undertaken on site with geotechnical engineers, combined with a review of drone footage and remote cameras found there was no movement of the main slip site and the surrounding slopes/boulder field,” Tauranga City Council said today.

“The area will remain closely watched by experts.”

He Maimai Aroha Community Care Centre is in the former Bay City Cinema building at 249 Maunganui Rd, Mount Maunganui. Photo / Rosalie Liddle Crawford

Meanwhile, the ouncil has advised that the He Maimai Aroha Community Care Centre will close at 1pm on February 22.

Established after the tragic landslide on Mauao on January 22 that killed six people, the centre has supported those affected and provided a dedicated space for reflection over the past weeks.

“All condolences shared at the centre will be respectfully archived.”

Council said a plan is being developed for the future location or disposition of the condolence boards in consultation with the families.

“We will continue to keep stakeholders and our community updated on next steps and timeframes.”