Replacement works on the Far North’s busiest pontoon are expected to be completed today. Far North Holdings Limited (FNHL) commenced demolition works to Paihia’s P7 Pier on Thursday last week. The replacement of the 25-year-old steel pontoon with a new modern concrete pontoon and associated piles will cost $600,000. The new pontoon will be 15m by 5.5m wide and designed to take new electrical charging stations for the future of electric boats.
Car ferry ramp upgrade finished
An urgent upgrade to a vital piece of maritime infrastructure at Kororāreka Russell is now complete, four days ahead of schedule. The Okiato Car Ferry ramp repairs project was officially finished on Wednesday thanks to favourable weather conditions and an expert team of commercial divers. FNHL maritime general manager Chris Galbraith said the ramp had required urgent infrastructure repairs due to erosion and to ensure community connectivity could continue with minimal disruption.
Pair to speak at Spring Fling
Rural Women NZ is pleased to be hosting its second Spring Fling event in the north following the very successful first Spring Fling held in 2022 at Arapohue. This year the event is in Wellsford and as usual is open to all women. Trish Allen from Mahurangi Wastebusters and Sophie Gray, author and Destitute Gourmet will be guest speakers for the day. Register by contacting Heather Sorensen: heathersorensen55@gmail.com or 0274 724485. The event costs $20 for RWNZ members and $25 for non-members.
