Hill slip repairs on schedule


Eight of the 10 slips on Matakana Valley Road have been repaired, with all 10 slips expected to be finished by December.

Work includes constructing retaining walls to reinforce and prevent further slips occurring, stormwater improvements and resurfacing.

Auckland Transport says the final slip, located near the waterfall on the Whangaripo side of the hill, required a re-design as the ground conditions weren’t as expected.

The design process is underway and construction is expected to start later this year.

A mix of traffic management including speed restrictions, Stop/Go and temporary traffic management will remain in place until the work is finished.