A Few Track Updates...

Te Henga Walkway – Bethells bridge:

The bridge adjacent to the car park at the bethells end of the Te Henga Walkway was damaged in a recent flood event. The bridge was closed for a Short time however the Department has undertaken minor repair works to ensure it is safe to cross. Further repairs will take place in the new year to brign the bridge back into line. In the mean time proceed with caution and call the doc hotline to report any safety concerns on( 0800 dochot)

Goldie Bush Walkway upgrade works:

Upgrade works will continue after the Christmas break on the Constable Road end of the Goldie Bush Walkway. Works will comence again on the 11th of January 2010. From this date to the completion of works (expected to be the beginning of March) this section of the walkway will be Closed. The closure is to ensure visitor safety, and to minimise damage to fragile earthworks during the constuction period .Visitors will still be able to access the other sections of track from the Horsman Road end during this
period. Signage and barriers will be in place on site outliing the closures. For further information call the Auckland Area Office on 09 445 9274 or to report safety concerns please call (0800 dochot)