by Glenys Taylor | Oct 27, 2011 | Archive(News)
Below is the latest update on the gorge.
Current situation
Ongoing safety concerns mean that machine clearing work has been halted since the 17 October slip. The instability of the hillside and on-going slips are the key challenges to overcome. Risks around allowing work crews to operate below the slip face and clear the road have been deemed too high to continue. Safety must be our first priority, and the manned operation has been removed from the site. This decision was informed by 3 independent geological specialists.
The hillside where the slip has occurred is part of a prehistoric landslip, thought to have formed thousands of years ago during the formation of the gorge.
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by Glenys Taylor | Oct 20, 2011 | Event Reports
Results from the Lockwood Rd ITT series
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by Glenys Taylor | Oct 19, 2011 | Archive(News)
The On Your Bike Expo will be held at Claudelands Events Centre on 12/13 November. On Your Bike will be a first for New Zealand: a dedicated event to further promote and advance the cycle industry and cycling sports. The goal is to create a massive “festival” for all facets of cycling including multisport, adventure racing, tri and running. The Waikato Times Hundy K is part of this expo and offers 2 different length rides, a 100km and a 30km, to challenge the fittest cyclist or those who would just like a Saturday ride with friends or family. To register or for further event info, visit www.onyourbikeexpo.co.nz
by Glenys Taylor | Oct 19, 2011 | Archive(News)
Heavy rain brings down further slip in Manawatu Gorge
The NZ Transport Agency has confirmed that a further large slip has occurred on SH3 in the Manawatu Gorge at the same site which contractors have been working to clear for several weeks.
NZTA regional state highways manager David McGonigal says while the road had been cleared of all previous slip material by last Friday (14 October), torrential rainfall over the weekend further destabilised the site and approximately 20,000m3 of new material came down overnight on the evening of 17 October, increasing the height and width of the slip face.
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