Kirikiri Stream Bridge Replacement
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SH26
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Approximately 6kms south of Thames on SH26, just south of the SH25A junction at Kopu.
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| Purpose: | To help protect the area from severe flooding as part of the Coromandel's *Peninsula Project |
| EstimatedCost:
| Under investigation |
| Start Date:
| Investigation commenced April 2007 |
| Location:
| Approximately 6kms south of Thames on SH26, just south of the SH25A junction at Kopu. |
| Engineering Features:
| The bridge was constructed in 1941 and is approximately 27m long with a central pier located in the middle of the stream. The new bridge will be constructed slightly upstream of the existing bridge and will be built to handle the flow of a '100-year flood'. A Scheme Assessment Report has been completed and is currently being reviewed.
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| Interesting Facts:
| *Peninsula Project is a partnership between Environment Waikato, Thames-Coromandel District Council, Department of Conservation and Hauraki Maori Trust, and involves an integrated multi-agency approach to managing the flood risk on the Thames Coast. NZTA is also replacing the Tararu and Te Puru Stream Bridges, north of Thames on SH25, as part of the Peninsula Project.
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| More Information:
| Raj Rajagopal |
