Roading
SH3 Muggeridge Road South Realignment
Project Overview: Realignment of 1.5km of live road. Work included bulk earthworks, drainage, stream diversion, traffic management, fencing & construction of stock underpass. 427,000 m3 of earthworks. Drainage included 375-600mm diameter stormwater. Rip rap scour protection. 100% of environmental controls including silt ponds, silt fencing and grit traps. Worked in accordance with Taranaki Regional Council requirements. Installation of 1350mm diameter steel corrugated culvert in very deep fill. Paving by Higgins Contractors. Location - SH3 Muggeridge Road
Interesting Points
Drainage included 375mm and 600mm diameter stormwater lines
30m of flume was installed
Over 1.4km of aggregate drains
16,780m3 topsoil strip, stockpile and respread
280,000m3 cut to fil
50,000m3 cut to waste
57,000m3 unsuitable
23,000m2 subgrade preparation
