Waikato Expressway Project – NZ Transport A
Project Manager Mercedes Santos . “ This model provides greater flexibility to the contractor and enabled innovation and consequent cost savings .”
“ All of the streams crossed by the Expressway flow into the Waikato River , and we have to comply with requirements to ensure that runoff from the Expressway does not contaminate any of those waterways ,” commented Simcock .
The Transport Agency has strengthened its relationship with Maori through the Expressway project . And because of the project ’ s length that has meant involving various sub-tribes or iwi .
That sort of collaboration and consultation has been a feature of Expressway sections completed or under way , and is already being woven into the remaining three sections as they come on stream .
“ With a project of this size a lot of effort goes into designation , investigation and design , getting consents , tendering etc and then getting on with the build . But if you have people on board and involved every aspect is made easier ,” Simcock said .
A 3m wide shared walking / cycling path was included in the Te Rapa section . The shoulder is also suitable for experienced cyclists .
162 August 2014