After a month of tireless effort in one of the most challenging environments in the District, Hinetai Road has finally reopened – reconnecting isolated residents who were cut off since the storms hit Tasman.
The Tasman Alliance team, alongside our specialist supply partners, worked hard to make this happen. Crews:
· Cleared massive slips and hundreds of tonnes of rockfall
· Removed fallen trees and trees from the top of the cliff
· Scaled cliffs and removed debris
· Drilled and blasted unstable rock faces
· Cleaned and stabilised the road corridor
This was a complex and high-risk operation, and we’re incredibly proud of the teamwork, expertise, and determination that made it possible.
To the residents of the area – thank you for your patience, resilience, and strength. We’re so glad to see you reconnected.
And a message to everyone – please drive with care. Many of our roads around the District still have crews on-site continuing repairs and clean-up. If you see our teams out in high-vis, give them a smile and wave!