EKETĀHUNA BRIDGE RENEWAL PROJECT
PROJECT OVERVIEW
Located just north of Eketāhuna, this major bridge renewal involved the complete rehabilitation and upgrade of a vital community crossing. To ensure safety and maintain access, the project was delivered in two key phases — first repairing and strengthening the existing abutments, then replacing the bridge beams and deck system.
PROJECT DETAILS
KEY CAPABILITIES DEMONSTRATED
Two-stage bridge renewal delivered under live-access conditions.
Abutment strengthening and structural remediation.
Precision installation of long-span beams and deck slabs.
High-quality concrete finishing and structural topping integration.
Careful planning and execution to maintain safety and continuity throughout construction.
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18 m bridge span with new 18 m beams installed.
Reinforced concrete deck slabs topped with a structural overlay for additional strength and cohesion.
Abutments repaired and reinforced to support upgraded loads.
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To restore and improve a flood-affected bridge that provides essential access for the local community, increasing both capacity and durability while minimising disruption during works.
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District infrastructure client, Eketāhuna region.
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