AT shores up bank to prevent slips

Slip remedial work along Whitaker Road started on January 19. Ongoing slips along Whitaker Road in Warkworth that have repeatedly closed traffic lanes, eroded property and destabilised a steep bank are being addressed, following years of advocacy by affected homeowners. Auckland Transport (AT) recently approved the slip remedial works, which are on public land, much to the relief of Matthew Wildermoth, who lives above the site with his family (MM, Oct 15, 2024). “It’s been a long time coming for us. There’s been a lot of rain events here over the last few years and we were always worrying what...