The new pathway boardwalk has been installed successfully and is going through final checks and details. It will be available to the public to access 19th February 2024.
This new pathway and boardwalk provides much improved access to this area for pedestrians. It is a particularly busy area during the summer months and this new boardwalk (photo below taken in January 2024 mid-construction) allows a safer route and get people off a narrow, windy road. The design also allows for people to enjoy the estuary and its wildlife with minimal impact as it keeps traffic on track. This project is another huge win in terms of balancing people with the environment, as it becomes another destination for eco-tourism in our region.
December 2023
Pictures below show Golden Aggregate Path alongside Martin Farm Road / Boardwalk awaiting panel installation.
Downers have completed 300m of golden aggregate footpath to safely seperate pedestrians from vehicles along Martin Farm Road, however we have had a delay with the panels for the new boardwalk, they will arrive in Nelson just before Christmas and will be completed by the end of January 2024
September 2023 Update:
The contract for this project has been awarded to Downer NZ Limited.
Work will begin at the end of this month and take approximately 12 weeks to complete, so we're aiming to be completed by mid December 2023.
The location of the path is from the corner of Martin Farm Road and Riwaka Kaiteriteri Road for approximately 600m.
The path will create a safer space for pedestrians and keep them separated from vehicles.
Improvements are coming for walkers on Martin Farm Road.
Tasman District Council has been sucessful in its bid to recieve additional funding from central government for pedestrian improvements.
We will be constructing a shared path / boardwalk that will begin at the intersection of Riwaka Kaiteriteri and Martin Farm roads. It will be about 600m long and provide a safer separation for pedestrians from vehicles using the road.
We are currently in the design stage and will update when construction is due to begin.
Work to try and deal with the ongoing flooding problem on Rowling Road at Little Kaiteriteri began in Septermber 2023.
There are several factors causing the wetland to silt up and each had to be considered before a permanent solution was found.
We’ve investigated various options for fixing the problem and started with work in the nearby Alex Ryder Reserve.
The next phase is to work on the section of the road alongside the reserve, which is out of shape causing water to pond. Our contractor is reshaping the road with asphalt to improve drainage.
Rowling Road will remain open to traffic but there may be delays due to the contractor’s operation.
