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While constructing new seawalls involves lengthy public consultation and significant cost, it seems a replacement wall is far less complicated.
Currently the seawall at Waiwera is being renewed – a process which has, until now, largely gone under the radar.
Auckland Council head of project delivery, John Schermbrucker, says this seawall was identified as being in poor condition in 2016 and funding was approved for its renewal.
“It had deteriorated to the point where it no longer served its required purpose and is at risk of complete failure,” he says. “This would have implications for land based infrastructure, including public access along the Esplanade Reserve, along with significant storm and waste water infrastructure. With rock revetment sea walls there are also health and safety issues with large rocks that may have moved.”
The work is taking place north from the former campground at the end of Waiwera Place, to the boat ramp at the end of The Strand.
The project involves the re-build of the rock revetment wall and the installation of an additional set of stairs.
The final cost, is expected to be in the vicinity of $100,000 for the Waiwera Beach section.
