Infrastructure
Roads, bridges, highways and the funding and projects that keep freight moving.
Civil Contractors NZ awards hardworking firms
A major upgrade to Auckland’s water treatment plant in Mangere took top honours at the Civil Contractors New Zealand’s (CCNZ) national awards. A McConnell Dowell and…
NRC backs Mt Messenger bypass
The National Road Carriers Association has made submissions in support of a Mt Messenger bypass on State Highway 3 in North Taranaki. The trucking organisation submitted…
Transport a key feature of infrastructure conference
Transport, including electric modes, takes up much of the annual Infrastructure New Zealand Building Nations Symposium on August 16 and 17 at the ANZ Viaduct Events…
Civil Contractors warns of transport underinvestment
Civil Contractors New Zealand (CCNZ) is warning more work is needed to tackle underinvestment in New Zealand’s transport infrastructure. The concerns are in response to the…
Video: First look at Manawatū Gorge replacement route
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0exkXkfCX8 The NZ Transport Agency is reporting “great progress” on the State Highway 3 replacement for the Manawatū Gorge. Project Manager Lonnie Dalzell says the proposed…
Video: Campaign seeks workers for civil trades
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFPs5AgZNKY&feature=youtu.be Getting more people into roading and infrastructure work is the goal of a new careers campaign set to get underway. EPIC Careers in Infrastructure is…
West Coast to open $25 million bridge
A new $25 million road bridge across the West Coast’s Taramakau River is set to open this Sunday. The project, between Kumara Junction and Greymouth, is…
Daily closure of SH25 due to slip
Thames Coast Road is facing daily closures as work is underway to clear a large slip. The State Highway 25 route will be closed daily from…
Preparations for Waterview speed changes
Speed limits will be increased to 100km/h on parts of state highways around the Waterview Tunnel next week. The NZ Transport Agency will be increasing the…
ERoad reports ‘slower’ first quarter results
Transport technology services company ERoad says quarterly sales numbers are below expectations. The Auckland-based company added 4,172 contracted units and saw 5% growth in its quarterly…