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Two local walkways are currently closed for upgrades as part of Auckland Council’s efforts to mitigate the spread of kauri dieback in Tāmaki Makaurau.
The section of the Sesquicentennial Walkway, along the Mahurangi River, is closed to allow for a boardwalk to be installed, as well as a set of stairs, to improve the track surface.
The Sesquicentennial Walkway runs along the bank of the Mahurangi River south from The Bridgehouse bar and restaurant, and passes under State Highway 1, where it can be accessed from Shoesmith Street.
The work, costing just over $50,000, is expected to be finished at the end of this month.
Meanwhile, a nearly $400,000 upgrade of the Kohuroa Stream track at Matheson Bay includes a new section of boardwalk and stairs, and the renewal of a bridge at the bottom of the reserve by the carpark.
Both projects are part of the regional local parks programme and are being funded by the natural environment targeted rate.
The Matheson Bay track is expected to reopen in June, subject to weather conditions.
