This section contains information about roadworks that are in progress and scheduled, emergency and temporary road closures in the Whangarei district.
Updated:
20/04/2012 3:24 p.m.
Working on the district's roads
Before any work is started on roads in the district, a Corridor Access Request (CAR) must be submitted to us.
This ensures that we know about any road works that are undertaken in the district. A CAR must include:
- a hazard management plan
- a Traffic Management Plan
- a works plan
- a copy of any public notification (if applicable).
We have adopted the National Code for Utilities Access to Transport Corridors (NCUATC) which covers the requirements for working on, or occupying, local roads in the district.
To download the CAR application and the NCUATC documents, select from the links below.
Corridor Access Request [10kb]
NZUAG website (Opens in a new window)
Locating underground pipes
For information on how to locate and protect underground pipes, cables and wires in the area of the proposed works, follow the link below.
beforeUdig website. Opens in a new window.
Traffic Management Plans
Information about Traffic Management Plans can be found by following the link below.
Scheduled roadworks
The table below shows the location of roadworks which are planned or currently underway in the district.
| Cove Road pavement rehabilitation (last 1.7km of Cove Road in Whangarei District) |
Cove Road gorge |
October 2011 |
April 2012 |
| Ngunguru Road pavement rehabilitation (from Matarau Rd for 2.5km east) |
Huanui |
October 2011 |
April 2012 |
| Matapouri Road pavement rehabilitation (last 2km of Matapouri Road) |
Matapouri/Whananaki |
October 2011 |
May 2012 |
| Park Avenue/ Moody Avenue intersection improvements |
Park Avenue/ Moody Avenue/ Kamo Road intersection |
February 2012 |
April 2012 |
| Porowini Avenue/ Tarewa Road intersection improvements |
Porowini Avenue/ Tarewa Road intersection |
February 2012 |
May 2012 |
| Pipiwai Road pavement rehabilitation (from 1.2km past Worsop Road to Wright Road) |
Pipiwai |
October
2012 |
December
2012 |
Tenders for roadworks
Tenders for our roadwork contracts are advertised on the NZ Local Government Tendering website.
To view them, follow the link below.
LG Tenders New Zealand (Opens in a new window)
Proposed tendering dates
The table below shows the schedule of proposed tendering dates for 2012.
| Chip seal and AC surfacing (5 years or 3+1+1) |
$6.5 - $7.5 million |
May 2012 |
| Roadmarking (5 years or 3+1+1) |
$500,000 p.a |
June 2012 |
| Design Rehabilitation and Construct Package 1 (2) |
$600,000 each |
August/September 2012 |
| Design Rehabilitation and Construct Package 2 |
$1 million |
September/October 2012 |
| Design Rehabilitation and Construct Package 3 |
$1 million |
October/November 2012 |
| Minor Bridge Maintenance Contracts (2) |
$150,000 each |
November/December 2012 |
Temporary road closures
A temporary road closure is where a road is formally closed for an event, such as a car rally, street procession or other celebrations.
If you are planning to hold an event which means temporarily closing a road (or roads) please send us a written application three months before the proposed date.
Include in your application:
- the details of the event
- the locations and times of the road closure
- information about your organisation and why the event is being held.
All applications for temporary road closures are considered by our Infrastructure and Services Committee.
Notifying the public
We are required to advertise the proposed road closure in the local media.
The first notice details the proposal and asks for any objections. If there are no objections (or objections have been resolved), a second notice advertises that the road closure will go ahead.
Consultation
Applicants must consult all residents and businesses within the proposed road closure area, and others outside the area who may be affected. It is the applicant’s responsibilty to ensure that this consultation is thorough and proof of this consultation must be provided to us.
Fees
The organisers are responsible for the cost of Council inspection before and after the event, for repairing any damage to roads and clearing up all rubbish after the event.
- a minimum cash bond of $2,000 or a Motorsport Association Bond Agreement for $2,000 minimum may be required. This fee must accompany the road closure application.
- a fee of $300.00 plus GST is charged for administration of applications for a single temporary road closure.
- in the case of multiple closure dates requested as a package, $100.00 plus GST is charged for each additional closure date after the first one. This fee may be waived for “not for profit” events.
Insurance
Applicants are to provide proof to us that public liability insurance to the value of one million dollars is held.
Safety
The applicant must nominate an individual as the event controller who will be readily available on the day to respond to any problems which arise. Emergency services must have the ability to access the closed road at all times.
Traffic Management Plan
A Traffic Management Plan (TMP), prepared by qualified personnel, must be provided to and approved by us. The TMP covers details such as detours and signage. Any of our local roading contractors may assist with this. Sport Northland staff are also qualified for this purpose.
Amending or cancelling the road closure
Council has the ability to cancel or amend the road closure at any time.
Road use consents
We issue a road use consent which gives permission for an event to be held on a public road where no formal closure is necessary.
Applications must be in writing, providing full details including the date and time, the route to be taken and the number of people participating. A full Traffic Management Plan must be provided and approved by us.
The Public Places Bylaw covers the use of public roads.
For further information about the Public Places Bylaw, follow the link below.
Public Places Bylaw
State Highway road closures
The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) manages temporary closure of any State Highway. Regulations specify a 42 day public notice period, so applicants are advised to contact the NZTA as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
For further information, select from the links below.
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