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Stronger flood protection has arrived at Waiohiki. Backed by a central–local government partnership, this project saw a new 1-kilometre stopbank and the realignment of the stream to better protect homes, whānau and whenua from future floods.
On 22 and 23 May celebrations were held at Waiohiki Marae to mark the structural completion of the new stopbank and stream realignment.
The Phoenix Contracting crew is still working on reinstating the cycle trail which will reopen later this year.
There's a lot of planning, consulting, consenting and design refinement before the diggers go in. Here are the most important documents and reports relating to this project.
We're building a 1,035-metre stopbank from Redclyffe Bridge to Napier Golf Course, which will help protect 45 homes, businesses, and community spaces from flooding. It’s part of a wider effort to strengthen Hawke’s Bay’s flood network, ensuring that Waiohiki has the best possible defence against future storms.
Cyclone Gabrielle hit Waiohiki hard. Floodwaters inundated homes, businesses, and the marae, leaving parts of the community submerged for weeks. This project responds to that devastation – redirecting floodwaters, reducing risk, and offering a stronger line of defence for the future.
Enabling works began in early 2025, with full construction underway from mid-2025. The project will take around 18 months to complete, with major works running through 2025 and wrapping up by mid-2026.
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