SH25 (Thames Coast Rd) at Ruamahunga Bay will be fully closed for short periods on Friday, February 9, as part of the slip stabilisation work. The closures are needed so a helicopter can safely lift equipment and materials to the top of the slope and bring down trees that have been cleared.
Raglan Wharf
The Western Wharf in Raglan is ready for improvements. From February 12 until the end of April, the local council will complete the tidal terraces, sign installation, sculpture, pedestrian raised table at the entrance and footpath, asphalt pavement surfacing and tree planting. During these months there will be periods of closure of the vehicle loop, and some parking will be impacted.
Pōkeno intersection
Due to safety reasons, Pōkeno’s Market St and Marlborough St intersections with Great South Rd will be closed for six months, while Waikato District Council upgrades the main street and construct a new roundabout at the Pōkeno Rd intersection. These intersections will be closed from Monday, February 12. Residents will be able to access their homes from Hitchen Rd.
Kinloch triathlon
The Kinloch Triathlon Festival is on this weekend which will close a couple of roads. On Sunday, February 11, between 8.30am and 1.30pm, Kinloch Rd (from Kenrigg Rd to Mata Place), Marina Tce (from Kinloch Rd to Irwin Place) and Mata Place (from Kinloch Rd to entry into the Kinloch Domain) will be closed. The event is expected to draw in more than 500 competitors to the area.
Tuakau playground
Waikato District Council is planning a new playground for the reserve between Tuakau’s Buckland Rd and Booker Drive, and wants the community’s opinion on which of two designs they prefer. Feedback via the council’s website.
