Thursday, 4 March 2021, 12:24 pm
Development of the Taranaki Crossing has entered a new
phase, with work beginning on construction of new boardwalks
across the Pouakai Tarns and the Ahukawakawa
wetland.
The upgrade consists of 720m of 1.2m wide
boardwalks from the Pouakai Hut Down to the Pouakai Tarns,
and 650m of 1.2m wide boardwalks across the Ahukawakawa
wetland.
These will replace the existing track, which
has been deteriorating, resulting in visitors diverting off
the path and onto the fragile vegetation and
eco-system.
Work on the new boardwalks commenced in
January, beginning with Karakia led by local iwi to ensure
the safe and successful passage of the construction works