Swan Street Slip Taihape

UPDATE 4 October 2024

Construction of a large retaining wall on Swan Street, Taihape, will commence 9th Oct with completion 20th November.
The work is needed to repair as slip which is undermining the carpark above the road.

• The Road will be closed at times to allow room for excavators and trucks to work.
• Diversion signage will be in place at these times.
• Pedestrian Access with remain open at all times.

If you have any questions or require further information, please contact Higgins Contractors Limited on 06 327 4069

UPDATE 2 August 2023

The RDC Roading Team have been working on a temporary solution to make the Swan Street slip safe in the short term. Currently the slip is affecting the safe use of the footpath for all users with dirt, mud and leaf debris causing a slippery and unpredictable surface.

The actual slip repair is a major task and will take some time to rectify.
The long term fix could be complicated due to the restricted site. The next steps to get to a suitable repair will include the following:

• Geotech testing
• Determine the most appropriate repair methodology
• Design the preferred repair option.

In the short term we have completed the following to make the site as safe as possible:

• The path has been swept of slippery leaf litter-this will be maintained
• The slip face is being monitored and to date there has been no change