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NZTA

Fletcher Construction

McConnell Dowell Constructors

Obayashi Corporation

Parsons Brinckerhoff

Beca Infrastructu

Tonkin & Taylo

The Well-Connected Alliance 150-152 Stoddard Road, Mt Roskill, Auckland, 1041 Private Bag 76914, Manukau Mail Centre 2241 P +64 9 621-1730 E [email protected] www.nzta.govt.nz/waterviewconnection www.twitter.com/wcnow

140-J010-WMS Rev 2

Jan 2015

Waterview Connection Project

(CA3466):

Auckland Council Monthly Environmental Report Report 45 – Period December 2015

Document #

025-RPT-04360

8 February 2016

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Table of contents

1. Introduction 5

2. Resource Consents 5

3. Construction Works – December 2015 until March 2016 5

4. Site Meetings and Inspections 6

5. Environmental Monitoring 6

5.1. Tree Management 6

5.2. Noise and Vibration Monitoring 8

5.3. Air Quality Monitoring 10

5.4. Ground Water Monitoring 11

5.4.1. Seasonal Trends 11

5.4.2. Southern Approach Trench 11

5.4.3. Mainline Tunnels 12

5.4.4. Cross Passages 13

5.4.5. Northern Approach Trench 14

5.5. Settlement Monitoring 14

5.5.1. Southern Approach Trench 14

5.5.2. Cross Passages 14

5.5.3. Northern Approach Trench 14

5.6. Water Quality and Ecological Monitoring 15

5.6.1. Water Quality 15

5.6.2. Ecological Monitoring & Management 18

5.7. Contaminated Soil Monitoring 19

5.7.1. Site monitoring 19

5.7.1. Soil disposal 19

5.7.2. Phyllis Reserve landfill monitoring 21

5.8. Erosion and Sediment Control Monitoring 26

5.9. Archaeological monitoring 26

5.10. Waste Management 26

5.11. Hazardous Substance Management 27

6. Stakeholder Management 27

6.1. Stakeholders – local liaison activity 27

6.1.1. Southern & Tunnel sector – December activities 27

6.1.2. Northern sector - December activities 27

6.1.3. Site tours 28

6.1.4. Events 28

6.2. Communications Activity 28

6.2.1. Project Update 28

6.2.2. Media Releases and news coverage 28

6.2.3. Social Media 28

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6.3. Queries, Concerns and Complaints 29

Appendix A

Additional Consents & Heritage Authorities Obtained

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December 2015 Environmental Report

AC Monthly Report Dec 15.docx Page 5 8 February 2015

1. Introduction

To meet reporting requirements for the Waterview Connection, a monthly report will be prepared and sent

to AC in the 2nd week of the following month.

This report sets out the reporting requirements for the Waterview Connection for the period December

2015.

2. Resource Consents

With the exception of Consents ARC:38325, 38326, 38327 and 38328 which relate to rock crushing and concrete batching plant activities, all other remaining consents have been triggered by works to date. Appendix A provides a table of all the additional resource consents obtained for the project to date. An additional section of shared path through Hendon park and a scour protection structure in oakley creek was granted resource consent on 7th December 2015 (R/LUC/2015/4604).

3. Construction Works – December 2015 until March 2016

The table below details the construction works carried out in October, as well as an indicative programme

which shows the anticipated works in the coming 3 months until 31st of March 2016.

South Work Package Dec Jan Feb Mar

Maioro St to Richardson Rd

Richardson Rd to SAT Hendon Footbridge ( Ramps and foundations)

Hendon Footbridge Central Arch (now in place)

Remove Conveyor & Spoil Building

Pavement works on southbound motorway lanes

Pavement works on northbound motorway lanes

Valonia Street civil works (including skatepark and Valonia Carpark and ablutions)

Stream works section A – upstream of Oakley Creek motorway bridge

MH K Sewer Connection

Flood bund works

SAT cut to CY9 (inc Tunnel Civils)

Tunnel Backfill/Drainage

Cross passage construction (excavation completed in December)

Dismantle TBM and associated gantries at SAT

Cut & fill to subgrade in segment yard area, including basalt breaking

SAT facing panel foundation works

Water Treatment Plant demobilisation

Convert Allan Wood Pond to final profile

Southern Vent Building & Tunnel M&E fitout

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North Work Package Dec Jan Feb Mar

Northern Approach Trench (NAT) & surrounds

NAT infill columns, beams and road deck.

Waterbank Reserve – Landscape Park Areas/ Playground (now open)

Waterbank Reserve – Skatepark Construction

Waterbank Reserve – BMX track preload

Cut eastern batter of NAT approach to final.

Operation & Maintenance Building

Great North Rd traffic switch followed by Northern Vent Stack construction

Northern Fill, Oakley Inlet (the Bog) & Ramp Construction

Beam Placement – Ramp 2

Bridge deck, diaphragms and barriers – Ramps 2, 3 & 4

Oakley Creek Footbridge

Great North Rd Interchange

Ramp 2 western abutment (median works) – piling & retaining wall

Eric Armishaw Reserve – Staging and access

Eric Armishaw Reserve – Boardwalk construction

Carrington Rd Interchange

Retaining Wall 601 - Panel placement

Pavement construction

4. Site Meetings and Inspections

Auckland Council Erosion and Sediment Control visited the Northern site on 10/12/15. The site scored a 1 –

full compliance.

Earthworks on site are limited to cutting the SAT and NAT approaches to final grade and minor excavations

relating to services and landscaping and footpath construction. Tunnel cross passage excavation was

completed in December. Monitoring by the project Environmental Team continues.

5. Environmental Monitoring

5.1. Tree Management

Grant Sirl, Arborist – Arbor Advice Ltd (the Project Arborist) accessed the site in December. Comments have

been added with respect to maintenance and actions closed out.

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Table 1 – Amenity Trees

Amenity Tree

Species Location Health Fencing Observations/recommended actions

South

522 Zelkova Within compound area adjacent north side Richardson Rd

Good. Good

Maintenance of grass required

698 Group various native species

Alan Wood Reserve, access via Methuen Rd

Good/ fair

Noise wall excludes grove of vegetation from work site.

Actions Required.

Weeds growing. Regrowth from stumps is regenerating and needs attending to

Group Lemonwood/ Titoki

Barrymore Rd Fair Located within road reserve

Pest plants have been removed

Group Kowhai, Karamu, tree fern & various native & exotic species.

Southwestern side of Allan Wood Reserve

Good Good. Actions Required.

Coconut matting has been laid over the majority of the grassed area traversing along pipe alignment to facilitate future replacement planting programme.

Group

#'s 512, 513 to 516 and 519

Titoki, Prunus, Totara, Tarata, Karaka & Cabbage

Near western apex of Allan Wood Reserve, outside designation area.

Good / fair.

.

Good. No actions required.

Mulch has been dispersed around trunk and rootplate area of the northern Totara tree.

Southern Totara good.

Northern tree in fair, slightly sparser foliage coverage

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North

Amenity Tree

Species Location Health Fencing Observations/recommended actions

N/A Pohutukawa

Waterview Primary School, (outside designation).

Good. Sound wall separates tree from site.

No actions required. Overall vitality of the tree is good

# 811 Titoki (x2)

Herdman Street - street trees

Good/ Fair

Trees isolated by noise wall

No actions required.

# 247 Pohutukawa

Waterview Reserve Fair Tree relocated to reserve

No actions required.

na Various Waterview Reserve Majority good; one poor Karaka tree

Fencing removed prior to opening of park.

Action required.

Recommended to remove one poor structured Karaka Tree.

#272 Totara

Robinia

Karaka

Star Mill site - archaeological area

Good/ Fair

Trees in archaeological area have been fenced off from construction

No actions required. Installation of footbridge being undertaken.

#'s 804,

805, 806, 807, 808 & 809.

Kowhai, Silver Birch, Kawaka, Kahikatea, Bottlebrush. Lancewood & Cabbage Tree

23-25 Waterbank Crescent

Majority Good.

Status quo re Kawaka tree foliage die-back.

Specific trees have been retained as part of the establishment of the reserve

No actions required. Reserve development complete and open to public for use

Status of Kawaka tree has not changed

#790 Pine Group

Oakley Creek Inlet Good Not required. Located on inlet embankment.

No actions required

#326 & 311

Cypress & Poplar

Located next to SRP14 beside a small Norfolk Island pine.

N/A N/A Area is isolated by pond.

Subject tree in an advanced state of decline. Located next to storage area beside a small Norfolk Island pine.

5.2. Noise and Vibration Monitoring

Noise monitoring has been undertaken for new plant and activities since commencement of construction in

January 2012 to assess levels against noise predictions (as per the Construction Noise and Vibration

Management Plan) and confirm compliance with the project noise criteria, specifically as relates to Consent

conditions CNV.2 for noise, CNV.3 for noise from air blast and CNV.4 and CNV.5 for vibration.

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The focus for noise and vibration during December has been assessment of extended works required outside

normal working hours (07.30 – 18.00hrs Monday to Saturdays), submission of Site Specific Noise

Management Plans (SSNMPs) to Council, and monitoring of noise from breaking of basalt during trenching

for installation of services under SSNMP#79.

Monitoring results, as shown in Table 2, indicated noise levels met SSNMP limits at the nearest relevant

receivers with the exception of monitoring at the start of breaking on 10/12/15. The works were stopped and

additional mitigation installed (localised screening using plywood). Further monitoring indicated compliance

with noise limits, with the exception of the LMax consent limit at the façade of 71 Hendon Avenue (Note: this

receiver was offered temporary relocation during works in accordance with SSNMP#79).

Vibration monitoring was also undertaken at 71 Hendon Avenue during rock breaking on 11/12/15, when

works were closest to the receiver (approx. 5m). Maximum vibration levels adjacent to the building

(measurement taken on fence post) were 0.6 mm/s, well below the Project vibration limit.

Table 2 - Measured Noise Levels

SSNMP Date/ time

Measurement location Activity

Noise level LAeq (dB)

Noise level LAMax (dB)

Project noise criteria

LAeq (dB) (SSNMP predicted level)

LAMax (dB) (Consent limit)

SSNMP# 79

10/12/15 8.40am

1m façade 71 Hendon Avenue, approx. 10m from activity

Rockbreaking for installation of services at SAP10 adjacent 71 Hendon Avenue

80 91 83 85

1m façade 61 Hendon Avenue, approx. 20m from activity

75 84 72 85

11/12/15 10.35am

1m façade 71 Hendon Avenue, approx. 5-10m from activity

78 87 83 85

11/12/15 10.40am

1m façade 61 Hendon Avenue, approx. 20m from activity

72 80 72 85

The SSNMPs submitted and approved in December 2015 pursuant to consent condition CNV13 are listed

below.

Table 3 – SSNMPs submitted and approved for December

SSNMP Ref

Date of Works

Night Works or

Day Works

Location of Works

Description of Works

Works start time

Works end time

Date SSNMP

Submitted to Council

Date SSNMP

Approved by Council

Monitoring specified in

SSNMP

SSNMP# 77 Rev2

06/01/16-31/03/15

night Southern Approach

Trench TBM disassembly 7am 7am 14/12/15 16/12/15 Yes

SSNMP# 79

07/12/15-23/12/15

day SAP10 access

at Hendon Ave

Service works, including basalt

excavation 8.30am 5.30am 26/11/15 8/12/15 Yes

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SSNMP Ref

Date of Works

Night Works or

Day Works

Location of Works

Description of Works

Works start time

Works end time

Date SSNMP

Submitted to Council

Date SSNMP

Approved by Council

Monitoring specified in

SSNMP

SSNMP# 80

18/01/16 - duration 25-35 days

day

Southern Approach

Trench Carriageway,

near Richardson Road Bridge

Spoil building deconstruction,

sheet piling 8am 5.30am 14/12/15 16/12/15 Yes

SSNMP# 81

11/01/16 – 20/03/16

day Hendon Park,

Southern area

Oakley Creek Realignment Diversion A

9am 6pm 17/12/15 awaited No

5.3. Air Quality Monitoring

Two Total Suspended Particulate (TSP) analysers and one met mast are required in the Southern Area

(Sector 9) and one TSP analyser with met mast is required in the Northern Portal Area (sector 7) under

consent conditions AQ16 and AQ17.

On 22 December 2014 and 27 August 2015 the analysers in the Southern Area (EBAM1 & 2) were removed

from service on agreement with Auckland Council as major earthworks are now complete. Periodic dust

and meteorological monitoring will be undertaken in the Southern area as required during any remaining

activities where dust generation is identified as a potential issue.

On 30 November 2015 one of the Southern Area analysers was re-installed near the southern approach

trench (EBAM2) to monitor works taking place over the summer period, including decommissioning of the

segment yard and removal of temporary pavement and in the southern area.

E-BAM results for December show levels below the project trigger levels for TSP at EBAM2 and EBAM3 with

the following exception:

One exceedance was recorded of the hourly average TSP trigger level of 200 µg/m3 and of the daily

average TSP trigger level of 80 µg/m3 at EBAM2. The exceedance of the hourly average trigger level

was measured on 18 December 2015 between 12:15 pm and 03:00 pm with a maximum

concentration of 351 µg/m3. Subsequent exceedance of the daily average trigger level occurred on

19 December 2015 due to the high concentrations measured on 18 December 2015. Investigation

showed that a beta count failure had occurred at EBAM2. Replacement of the beta radiation source

was recommended by supplier Ecotech, and is the expected cause of exceedance. The instrument

was replaced on 21 December 2015.

Table 4 – TSP Monitoring Results for December

Monitoring

Period Description EBAM

% Data

capture

Concentration

in µg/m3

Project

criteria in

µg/m3

01/12/15 – 31/12/15

Maximum Hourly Average TSP 2-southern area

92% 351 200

Maximum Rolling 24-Hour Average TSP 86 80

Maximum Daily Average TSP (Consent condition AQ.20 Trigger for investigation)

85 80

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Monitoring

Period Description EBAM

% Data

capture

Concentration

in µg/m3

Project

criteria in

µg/m3

Maximum Hourly Average TSP 3-northern area

100% 90 200

Maximum Rolling 24-Hour Average TSP 16 80

Maximum Daily Average TSP (Consent condition AQ.20 Trigger for investigation)

16 80

5.4. Ground Water Monitoring

5.4.1. Seasonal Trends

As at 28/12/2015 the total rainfall in December was well below normal at less than 30 % of mean rainfall

(Figure 1), with the majority of rain falling as three small but distinct events. Overall there has been a

decline in groundwater levels (up to 1.0 m) since last month, across most of the site as could be expect

during the transition to summer conditions and consistent with the same time period last year.

Figure 1 - Auckland Monthly Rainfall Data

5.4.2. Southern Approach Trench

Dewatering via sump pumps in the excavation and below the base slab of the Southern Approach Trench

(SAT) has been occurring since September 2012. The SAT structure has been complete since August 2013.

Drawdown in all units reached steady state conditions between March and June 2013 and groundwater

levels have since fluctuated at or about the same level in response to changing rainfall conditions.

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Piezometers around the SAT have generally recorded a small change in groundwater level since the last

report. However, the groundwater levels in all piezometers are comparable to the same time period in

previous years.

Three (3) piezometers have drawdown in excess of consented limits:

The groundwater level in the residual soil at DH825 has been fluctuating below the alert trigger level

since early 2014 with groundwater levels having reached steady state conditions (excluding seasonal

fluctuations).

The groundwater level in the rock at DH826 has dropped just below the alert trigger level as a result of

drawdown from the TBM breakthrough (in October 2015). Groundwater levels within the alluvium

remain within their pre-construction seasonal range (i.e. no drawdown).

The groundwater level in the residual soil at DH829 had been fluctuating just above the alarm level since

January last year. The groundwater level has dropped 1 m below the alarm level as a result of

drawdown from the TBM breakthrough. The groundwater level in the alluvium has recovered to above

the alert level.

As outlined in previous reports the potential for damaging consolidation settlement is considered to be very

low and markers within 100 m of the area (generally located on control sections K, L and M) have been

specifically reviewed, with movement being within the trigger levels for these areas, and in many cases

within the accuracy of the survey (i.e. no movement that can be attributed to construction).

5.4.3. Mainline Tunnels

Tunnelling commenced on the 14th November 2013 and the TBM broke-through the Northern Portal,

completing the first tunnel on the 29th September 2014. The TBM recommenced on 3rd December 2014 and

the TBM broke-through the Southern Portal, completing the second tunnel on 19th October 2015.

There is no active TBM tunnelling underway; however groundwater levels in the following piezometers

remain below alert level as a result of previous tunnelling activities:

The groundwater levels in the unweathered rock at DH831, DH946 and DH947 have been at or just

below alert level since August 2014 as a result of reducing the face pressure to help manage the

connection between the TBM and creek (manifesting as the displacement of air a bubbles rising from the

stream bed and reported in the September 2014 report).

Groundwater levels in five EU piezometers surrounding XP10 have been in alert, since a drained head

intervention was undertaken in June 2014. Some additional drawdown was observed as a result of

earlier exploratory probe drilling and canopy tube drilling at the cross passage locations, and again when

cross passage excavation commenced.

The groundwater level in BH529 and BH709b remain below alert level as a result of the drained

maintenance stop undertaken in Phyllis Reserve in July 2014.

The groundwater level in the rock at BH505 has been below alert since a drained maintenance stop was

undertaken in March 2014. Some additional drawdown has been observed as a result of the cross

passage excavation.

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In all cases groundwater levels in the overlying weathered rock and alluvial soils remain above trigger level

and so there is negligible risk of consolidation settlement occurring (as confirmed by ongoing survey

monitoring).

5.4.4. Cross Passages

Cross passages (XP) XP13, and XP15 to XP17 are now fully lined and sealed with no further dewatering for

excavation.

XP2 to XP12 and XP14 are in various stages of active construction. Some small drawdowns have been

observed at most cross passages locations however with the exception of those noted below all remain

above trigger level.

The groundwater level in the rock at DH814a, near to XP14, remains 1.3 m below alert trigger level as a result

of dewatering of XP14. Groundwater levels in the residual soils at this location, remain above alert level and

as such there is negligible risk of consolidation settlement occurring. The groundwater level in the weathered

rock at BH1146 remains below the alert level also as a result of dewatering of XP14. The groundwater levels

in the rock and residual soils remain above the alert level.

The groundwater levels in the rock at DH837 and DH838 (and also the alluvium at DH837) have dropped

below alert level as a result of dewatering of XP11. These wells had previously shown similar drawdown as a

result of the earlier canopy tube drilling.

Less than 1 m of groundwater drawdown has been observed as a result of excavation at XP9.

The groundwater level in the rock at BH1139 has dropped to 0.8 m below the alert level as a result of the

dewatering of XP07, however the groundwater level in the weathered rock and alluvial soils remains well

above trigger level.

The groundwater level in the EU and EW at DH920a (XP6) had dropped below the alert level as a result of

canopy tube drilling and has been below the alert level since that time; a further drop in level has resulted

from the cross passage excavation.

The groundwater levels at 5 piezometers locations around XP3 have been below alert level since February

2015 as a result of the excavation to retrieve the lost core barrel. Excavation works recommenced in

September 2015 resulting in a further drop in groundwater levels. Both the unweathered rock and the

alluvial soils are affected at this location however survey markers at the surface have not recorded any

settlement that can be attributed to dewatering (though markers directly over the tunnel alignment have

indicated ~10 mm mechanical movement).

The rapid response to the probe and canopy tube drilling and / or excavation indicate that at all these

locations there is a direct connectivity with low storativity fractures resulting in rapid drawdown in the rock.

In all cases the groundwater levels are comparable to the drawdowns which were experienced during the

first tunnel pass, that resulted in no adverse environmental impact and which fully recovered post tunnelling.

We expect these will also recover over the coming months. Twice weekly monitoring will continue in the

interim.

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5.4.5. Northern Approach Trench

The Northern Approach Trench extends from the northern portal head wall at approximate CH13500 (to the

south) to the beginning of the Great North Road interchange at approximately CH13800. Excavation is at final

depth (and base slab constructed) over this length with active dewatering underway since August 2013.

Groundwater levels have generally been steady since March 2014 with small fluctuations in response to

rainfall. Piezometers within 150 m of the trench have recorded a small decline in groundwater level since the

last report. However, groundwater levels are comparable to the same time period in previous year and the

groundwater level in all piezometers is within consented levels.

5.5. Settlement Monitoring

5.5.1. Southern Approach Trench

The majority of markers continue to show movement within +/- 3 mm of their adopted pre-construction

minimum (i.e. within the accuracy of the survey). Though some small fluctuations are seen from month to

month, overall the markers show a broad flat trend since works commenced in 2012 i.e. there is no

settlement that can be attributed to construction or dewatering.

Two markers (Z154 and Z155) continue to record downward movements in the range of 10 mm to 34 mm (as

they have since March 2013). These markers form a differential pair (in accordance with condition S.17);

differential settlement between the two markers is calculated to be ~1/600 therefore the potential for any

adverse effects is considered to be negligible and all other markers in this area have indicated movement of

less than 3 mm to 5 mm (well within trigger levels).

Differential movement between all other differential marker pairs is flatter than 1 in 5,000 and remains well

below trigger levels, as are assessed building damage categories in the area.

5.5.2. Cross Passages

Markers located within 150 m of the open cross passages are monitored weekly during active excavation and

dewatering.

For all markers associated with the cross passages, maximum movements are within consented limits and

negligible movement associated with excavation or dewatering of the cross passages has been observed.

5.5.3. Northern Approach Trench

Surveyed ground levels have generally remained steady, with minor fluctuations in response to rainfall and

seasonal trends.

Markers around the NAT have shown movement in the range of 1 mm to 15 mm, but typically less than 10

mm below their adopted pre-construction level; well within adopted trigger levels.

There has been negligible change in all markers since the last report.

Markers A7 and Y12 located 140 m from the trench, across Oakley Creek in Unitec grounds on the creek

bank, remain at or below the alert level as reported last month. These markers have fluctuated at or about

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the alert level since July 2013 and the level is comparable to the same time period in 2013 and 2014. As with

other markers in the northern area, movement is inferred to be seasonal movement that was not picked up

until the installation of the deep benchmarks and hence isn’t reflected in the adopted trigger levels. At this

location there is also likely to be a component of movement related to the inherent instability of the creek

slopes. Differential movement between marker pairs is flatter than 1 in 1500 in all other areas and remains

well below trigger levels, as are assessed building damage categories in the area. Markers will continue to be

monitored and reviewed weekly.

5.6. Water Quality and Ecological Monitoring

5.6.1. Water Quality

Construction phase water quality monitoring in Oakley Creek/Te Auaunga has been carried out monthly, as

required by consent conditions, with the most recent routine monitoring carried out on 23 December 2015.

The weather on the day of sampling was fine, and there had be no rain in the two preceding days.

Pre-construction and construction phase monitoring results are shown in Figures 3 to 8 below.

Figure 3: Turbidity data from sites WR1-WR5

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Figure 4: Total suspended solids (TSS) data from sites WR1-WR5

Figure 5: pH data from sites WR1-WR5

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Figure 6: Total copper data from sites WR1-WR5

Figure 7: Total lead data from sites WR1-WR5

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Figure 8: Total zinc data from sites WR1-WR5

The December 2015 routine water quality monitoring data are summarised as follows:

Turbidity and total suspended solids were low at all sites. While turbidity at site WR4 was slightly elevated compared with November 2015, the concentration was within the normal pre- and post-construction range, and in any case this site is upstream of the WCA’s works areas.

pH was near neutral at all sites and well within the pre- and post-construction range.

Copper, lead and zinc were all relatively low and well within the pre- and post-construction monitoring range. Lead concentrations at all sites were reduced compared to November 2015, when they were noted as being slightly elevated.

Overall, there is no indication of adverse water quality effects of the project.

The spring 2015 six-monthly monitoring report as required by Freshwater Condition F.3 (b) has been drafted

and will shortly be submitted to Auckland Council.

5.6.2. Ecological Monitoring & Management

Fortnightly monitoring of significant vegetation, including geraniums, continues to be carried out. All

translocation of geranium and Doodia squarrosa plants from areas that will be affected by the works has

been completed and a total of 858 geranium and 37 D. squarrosa have been transplanted into Diversion B

and C areas.

Growth in some areas of planted geraniums is prolific and self-seeded plants are common within both

Diversion B and C. However, despite recent weed control in August and September 2015, some open areas

within some geranium plots are dominated by weeds and other competing geranium species. Two areas

were accidentally scrub-barred by new maintenance contractors (not sprayed as previously reported). The

Geraniums in these areas are beginning to come back with new growth as well as some weeds. Weed

maintenance is scheduled for 1st February.

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To improve overall survivorship (and efficiencies), the project botanist is undertaking spot weeding during

fortnightly monitoring, but it is apparent that further effort is required and this will take place from early

2016. New signage and marker posts to replace faded ones will also be erected in early January, to clearly

identify threatened geranium areas to other contractors.

The wet summer has been favourable for D. squarrosa and many are maintaining new growth. However

flash floods during December have smothered many D. squarrosa in Diversion C, with at least 3 plants being

lost permanently. We expect that the flooding conditions prone to Diversion C may compromise the long

term survival of D. squarrosa. There are still many D. squarrosa plants that appear to be in poor health,

presumably due to the lack of favourable habitat conditions within the available planting sites: the D.

squarrosa were originally located on vertical, south-facing rock walls immediately above the stream but this

habitat type has not been re-created. It is too early to determine if the D. squarrosa plantings will be

successful in the long-term. We will continue to monitor this.

5.7. Contaminated Soil Monitoring

5.7.1. Site monitoring

No unexpected contaminated soil was reported during the month of December 2015.

5.7.1. Soil disposal

A total of 21,000 tonnes of material required disposal to Three Kings managed fill in December. In the south,

spoil was generated from cross passage construction and continued works on the Hendon Footbridge. In the

north, works included cutting of the northern approach trench (NAT) and staging works on the Great North

Road interchange at Eric Armishaw Reserve.

The daily volumes of soil disposed from the southern and northern parts of the project during the month of

December are shown on Tables 6 and 7 respectively.

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Table 6: Disposal location and approximate quantity of soil disposed of off site from the south in December 2015

Table 7: Disposal location and approximate quantity of soil disposed of off site from the north in December 2015

Notes: * Estimated volume based on a soil density of 1.7 tonnes/m3

^ Estimated volume based on 19 tonnes for an articulated truck

Volume

Tonnes tonnes m3 *

1/12/2015 223.46 117,354.21 69,032

2/12/2015 475.54 117,829.75 69,312

3/12/2015 356.04 118,185.79 69,521

4/12/2015 418.84 118,604.63 69,767

5/12/2015 255.50 118,860.13 69,918

7/12/2015 1,054.94 119,915.07 70,538

8/12/2015 905.78 120,820.85 71,071

9/12/2015 486.40 121,307.25 71,357

10/12/2015 1,212.32 122,519.57 72,070

11/12/2015 991.88 123,511.45 72,654

12/12/2015 217.83 123,729.28 72,782

14/12/2015 182.46 123,911.74 72,889

15/12/2015 93.36 124,005.10 72,944

16/12/2015 54.68 124,059.78 72,976

17/12/2015 73.64 124,133.42 73,020

18/12/2015 502.10 124,635.52 73,315

19/12/2015 758.78 125,394.30 73,761

21/12/2015 105.16 125,499.46 73,823

22/12/2015 12.82 125,512.28 73,831

Total for December 8,381.53 125,512.28 73,831

Three Kings Managed Fill Site

Cumulative total

Date

Volume

Tonnes tonnes m3 *

3/12/2015 977.90 52,180.84 30,695

4/12/2015 871.22 53,052.06 31,207

5/12/2015 8.48 53,060.54 31,212

7/12/2015 936.50 53,997.04 31,763

8/12/2015 1,074.90 55,071.94 32,395

9/12/2015 1,342.02 56,413.96 33,185

10/12/2015 1,404.73 57,818.69 34,011

11/12/2015 1,170.62 58,989.31 34,700

14/12/2015 1,080.51 60,069.82 35,335

15/12/2015 394.04 60,463.86 35,567

16/12/2015 464.78 60,928.64 35,840

Total for December 12,844.38 60,928.64 35,840

Three Kings Managed Fill Site

Cumulative total

Date

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5.7.2. Phyllis Reserve landfill monitoring

5.7.2.1. Overview

Monitoring of landfill gas, pH and electric conductivity (eC) in selected groundwater wells at the Phyllis

Reserve commenced in October 2013 (i.e. 1 year prior to the estimated time of arrival of the tunnel boring

machine (TBM) beneath the landfill), to meet consent conditions CL.9 and CL.10. The monitoring programme

is described in Section 3.4.3 of the Contaminated Soil Management Plan Rev 4/5.

The intention of the monitoring is to establish if ground disturbance from the TBM has resulted in the release

of landfill gas or leachate into underlying groundwater.

Monitoring locations are shown on Map 5.1 below. Table 8 below provides summary information of the

groundwater wells that have been selected for pH and eC measurements.

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Map 5.1: Monitoring locations

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Table 8: Groundwater well summary information

Borehole ID Location Well screen depth (m) Screened geological unit

BH709d Northern boundary of landfill 1.5 – 5 Landfill material

BH707 Western boundary of landfill 5.5 – 9 Landfill material (Now

decommissioned)

BH709a1 Northern boundary of landfill 6.5 – 10.5 Landfill material

BH709a Northern boundary of landfill 15.5 – 19.5 Weathered Waitemata Group,

about 7.5 m below landfill base

BH709c Northern boundary of landfill 12.3 – 16.8 Tauranga Group, about 4.8 m below

landfill base

DH832d Down gradient of landfill 5.5 – 8 Tauranga Group

5.7.2.2. Landfill gas monitoring results

Landfill gas monitoring was undertaken on 11 December 2015. Results of the landfill gas monitoring are

provided in Table 9. All results are within the range of the historical and baseline monitoring data.

Table 9: Methane concentrations (% vol)

MW1 MW2 MW3 MW4 (up gradient)

Historical range1 0 – 0.3 0 – 5.9 0 – 24.2 0 – 0.1

25/10/2013 0 0 48 0

15/11/2013 0.1 0 27.1 0

13/12/2013 0.1 0 7.5 0.1

9/01/2014 0 0 15.3 0

28/02/2014 0 0 22.8 0

31/03/2014 0 0 13.6 0

29/04/ 2014 0 0 15 0

30/05/2014 Not sampled2 0 12.9 0

02/07/2014 0.1 0.1 22.5 0

21/07/2014 0 0 5.2 0

30/07/2014 0 0 13.7 0

29/08/2014 0 0 0 0

30/09/2014 0 0 2.4 0

16/10/2014 0 0 2.5 0

14/11/2014 0.1 0 27.4 0

15/12/2014 0.1 0.1 18.1 0

07/01/2015 0.2 0 14.6 0

16/02/2015 0.1 0 21.5 0

19/03/2015 0.1 0 18.9 0

16/4/2015 0.5 0 18 0

29/05/2015 0 0 0 0

29/06/2015 0.1 0.1 7.5 0

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24/07/2015 1.5 0.0 3.1 0

28/08/2015 0.0 0.0 15.0 0

17/09/15 0 0 14.1 0

6/10/15 0.1 0.1 9.8 0.1

30/11/15 0.1 0 12.2 0

11/12/15 0 0 14.3 0

1 Obtained from Auckland Council data - refer Contaminated Soil Management Plan Rev 4 2 No access to sample well as new lock had been installed

5.7.2.3. Groundwater monitoring results

Monitoring of selected groundwater wells occurred at the landfill on 18 December 2015. Overall, water

quality results are similar to November 2015. The well at 709d_1.5-5m was once again dry so no conductivity

measurement could be made. Graphs of the measurements, together with water level measurements, are

presented overleaf. In summary:

Water levels in all wells are generally similar to levels at the same time last year .

pH and conductivity in all monitored wells are showing similar trends. Well 709a_6.5-10.5 has similar conductivity to last year but shows an overall increasing trend. All pH and conductivity measurements are within the preconstruction range.

The review continues to show that there is no clear indication of any water quality degradation that can be associated with tunnelling and TBM activities under the landfill.

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5.8. Erosion and Sediment Control Monitoring

New and amended CESCP’s submitted to and approved by Auckland Council in December include:

Service Trench at SAP 10, near SAT – ESCP 53

Regular monitoring of erosion and sediment control has been undertaken in December 2015 by the Erosion

and Sediment Control Team and Construction Teams.

5.9. Archaeological monitoring

General archaeological monitoring continues by project archaeologists Clough and Associates in accordance

with consent conditions and the following Heritage New Zealand (HNZ) Authorities:

2013/174 - General Authority for earthworks in association with Stage 3 Northern Portal Works.

2013/518 - General Authority for earthworks in association with Stage 4 Great North Road Interchange Works.

2015/1062- Oakley Heritage Area pathways and landscaping

Monitoring has been carried out in the Oakley Inlet Heritage Area for the installation of the new heritage

footbridge across the creek. Archaeologists from Clough and Associates were on site to monitor excavations

for piles however no significant finds were uncovered.

An amendment is still to be sought for authority 2015/1062 for planting aspects to complete the area.

Clough and Associates are to submit a revised Management Plan to Heritage NZ which will cover the final

works.

5.10. Waste Management

Regular inspections of the Waste Storage Areas are being carried out to ensure they are kept tidy and

recyclable materials are being separated. Yards are set up with bins for wood waste, plastic waste, general

waste and steel. Office areas have co-mingled recycling bins and paper bins.

Regular audits of skips are being carried out and opportunities to reduce waste generation and to reuse

materials whenever possible are regularly investigated.

The way the data is being reported back by our waste contractor has now changed and different categories

are now being reported on. A full breakdown will be provided in the next report.

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5.11. Hazardous Substance Management

Monthly inspections of hazardous substance storage areas and associated controls, such as spill kits, are

identified in the Hazardous Substances Management Plan (HSMP rev4) that has been prepared to meet

condition CEMP.10, and are ongoing.

Hazardous substance storage areas for the Project have been established within construction yards CY6, CY9

and CY10 and southern area stores at 160 Stoddard Road. Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (HSNO)

Act 1996 certification requirements have been identified as below for these storage areas, in liaison with the

Project’s HSNO Test Certifier Pete Roche.

Table 11: Project Test Certification

Storage Area Test Certification Date certified

CY6 Northern area Location test certificate: 250 litres class 3.1A, 600 litres class 3.1B and 3.1C (combined).

02 August 2015 – 01 August 2016

CY9 Tunnel team Location test certificate: 2000kg class 2.1.1A, 400m

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class 5.1.1. 02 August 2015 – 01 August 2016

CY10 Tunnel team Location test certificate: 600 litres class 3.1B and 3.1C (combined).

04 April 2015– 03 April 2016

160 Stoddard Road n/a - storage levels below certification threshold. -

6. Stakeholder Management

6.1. Stakeholders – local liaison activity

We continue to enjoy good relationships with our surrounding communities, which are founded on a

proactive approach to informing of any changes to the norm and ‘personal service’ through our dedicated

community liaison managers and communications team.

6.1.1. Southern & Tunnel sector – December activities

Liaison with residents living above the tunnel alignment with regards to upcoming works and in-house noise

and vibration monitoring contiues.

The project worked with Auckland Council and local artist to produce a mural on the wall of the Hendon Ave

dairy, with the help of the local Owiaraka youth.

6.1.2. Northern sector - December activities

Notification of stabilisation works along SH16 was delivered on 3/12/15 to Sutherland Road, Montrose

Street, Parr Road North and Parr Road South residents.

Notification of beam placement on Ramp two was delivered on 2/12/15 to Montrose Street and Waterbank

Cres residents.

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Notification of Christmas work at CY6 was delivered on 18/12/15 to Waterbank Cres, Herdman St and Oakley

Ave residents.

6.1.3. Site tours

There were six site tours during the month of December.

6.1.4. Events

The Official opening of the Waterview Reserve Playground on Saturday 5 December was hugely successful

with over 1000 people attending the celebrations.

WCA put on a community BBQ for local residents in the New Windors/Owairaka area on Wednesday the 9th

December. The event was successful despite the weather.

6.2. Communications Activity

6.2.1. Project Update

We continue to get great feedback for the monthly Project Updates; these are distributed to around 5000 households each month and emailed out to thousands more. They offer updates on work, milestones reached, progress photos and now feature a community corner.

6.2.2. Media Releases and news coverage

Media releases in December:

7 December - official opening of the Waterview playground

8 December – distinctive arch of Hendon Ave footbridge lifted into place

18 December – all tunnelling excavation work ends Media coverage December:

TVNZ News visited the site for an update on the fit out of the tunnels – positive 2min-long story was broadcast during the holiday break

Waterview playground opening appeared in community papers

6.2.3. Social Media

We are continually updating social media via Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and Instagram, all of which are gaining more followers. We get fantatatic feedback via the AliceTBM page.

Surpassed 5000 Facebook likes in late Nov.

Timelapse video remain popular features with over 5000 people reach each month.

TBM dismantle received favourable coverage with over 6,000 people reach each month.

Hendon Footbridge main arch installation photos, over 12,000 people reach.

Twitter - over 650 followers at years end, and increase of 500% since Jan 2015 Key links: www.facebook.com.alicetbm www.youtube.com/wcnow http://www.nzta.govt.nz/projects/waterviewconnection

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6.3. Queries, Concerns and Complaints

We received five complaints for the month of December. These related to vibration in a house adjacent to

SH16, parking of site vehilces close to a local residents driveway and concern that the Eric Armishaw works

were blocking tidal flows. These were responded to promptly. Two further complaints werer unrelated to

WCA works.

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Table 12. Communications Summary

Case Title Subject Case Type Area Status Actual

Start Date Street Name Suburb

Enquiry - Lost phone Other Request South Resolved 2/12/2015

RFI - Will traffic lights be added on corner of Herdman and Gt North Rd? Generic Request North Resolved 2/12/2015 Herdman Street Waterview

NOT WCA Complaint re noise at night Noise Complaint North Resolved 7/12/2015

RFI - Re Great North Road Interchange final formation Other Request North Resolved 7/12/2015 Great North Road Interchange Waterview

Complaint - Vibration of house from work on SH16 near Carrington Bridge. Works stopped. Vibration Complaint North Resolved 8/12/2015 Parr Road South Pt Chevalier

Complaint - Cars parking too close to driveway Traffic Complaint South Resolved 8/12/2015 Hendon Ave Mt Albert

Concern - Scarred road markings difficult to distinguish in evening sun at St Lukes area Generic Concern Resolved 15/12/2015 SH16

RFI - Eric Armishaw Works affecting mangroves and tidal flows. Concern unfounded. Environmental Complaint North Resolved 18/12/2015 Eric Armishaw Reserve

Concern - Missing hit sticks on Great North Road Traffic Request North Resolved 20/12/2015 Great North Road Interchange Waterview

NOT WCA Claim that debris from stockpile within SH16 interchange damaging vehicle Other Complaint North Resolved 21/12/2015

RFI - Project update and Alice posters Other Request Project Wide Resolved 21/12/2015

Concern - Noise from breaker and cracks appearing in the walls of the house. Being investigated. Noise Concern South Active 21/12/2015 Batkin Road New Windsor

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Appendix A

Additional Consents & Heritage Authorities Obtained

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Additional consents obtained

(New consents for the month shown in bold)

Consent Description Date Lodged Decision Date

R/LUC/2015/4604 Resource consent for the construction of a shared path through Hendon Park and a

scour protection structure in Oakley creek alongside Hendon footbridge 9

th November 2015 7

th December 2015

R-VCC-2015-1316-1 (Section

127)

Change of consent condition for Eric Armishaw boardwalk to remove an additional

pohutukawa tree at the entrance to the reserve 11 September 2015 2nd October 2015

R/LUC/2015/2380 To construct a shared path within Alan Wood Reserve 23rd June 2015 25th June 2015

R/LUC/2015/47163 Landuse consent for earthworks associated with the demobilising of the pre-cast yard at

East Tamaki. 15

th May 2015 25

th May 2015

R/LUC/2015/1316

R/REG/2015/132

Landuse consent and coastal permit for works associated with the construction and

occupation of a boardwalk at Eric Armishaw reserve. 10

th April 2015 7

th May 2015

R/LUC/2015/1113 Landuse consent for the construction and operation of a ablutions block at Valonia

carpark, Alan Wood Reserve. 27

th March 2015 9

th April 2015

R/LUC/2014/5226 Landuse consent for the provision of a new car park and volleyball court for Alan Wood

Reserve 15

th December 2014 21

st January 2015

R/LUC/2014/4244 Land use consent to construct and establish a new coastal pathway through the Howlett

and Waterview Esplanade Reserves, Waterview 7

th October 2014 5

th November 2014

R/LUC/2014/3265 &

R/REG/2014/3266

Land use and discharge permits to undertake enabling earthworks (preparatory only) to

re-grade the Valonia Street carpark and change facility. 6th August 2014 1st September 2014

R/LUC/2014/926 Land use consent to remove native trees within an open space reserve 12th

Mar 2014 31st

Mar 2014

R/LUC/2011/4677

35 Valonia Street,

New Windsor

Land use consent for temporary carpark and access way, associated earthworks and tree

removal, and works within the dripline of protected trees. 16th

Dec 2011 20th

Jan 2012

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Consent Description Date Lodged Decision Date

ARC: 39983

35 Valonia Street,

New Windsor

Landuse consent for earthworks.

16th

Dec 2011 20th

Jan 2012

R/LUC/2012/991

Alan Wood Reserve

Removal and works within the dripline of protected trees associated with the relocation

of a wastewater pipe (the Hendon Sewer) within Alan Wood Reserve. 2

nd April 2012 30

th April 2012

ARC: 40316 - Stormwater

ARC: 40318 -

Industrial & Trade;

ARC: 40319 -

Air Discharge; and

ARC:40627 – Landuse

53 Ormiston Road, East Tamaki

Integrated Land use consents (District & Regional) for the diversion and discharge of

stormwater, the discharge of contaminants from an industrial or trade activity, the

discharge of contaminants to air and parking and vehicular access infringements

associated with the construction and operation of a Pre-Cast concrete facility at 53

Ormiston Road, East Tamaki.

16th

May 2012 15th

Aug 2012

R/LUC/2012/1879

6 Barrymore Road, Owairaka

Land use consent for removal of eight protected trees associated with the creation of

pedestrian and vehicular accesses within Barrymore Road Reserve. 18

th June 2012 11

th July 2012

R/LUC/2012/2168

142-160A Stoddard Rd,

Mount Roskill

Land use consent for the construction and use of a new Project Site Office at Stoddard

Rd, including associated earthworks and parking. 11th

July 2012 8th

Aug 2012

ARC: 40097 and 40166

53 Ormiston Road, East

Tamaki

Land use consents for land modification and land disturbance for construction of a Pre-

Cast Facility. 16th

July 2012 13th

April 2012

R/LUC/2012/2568

Installation of above ground

duct containing power, water

and telecommunication

services

Installation of an above ground duct containing power, water and telecommunication

services to provide services to Construction Yard 11

10th

Aug 2012 29th

Aug 2012

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Consent Description Date Lodged Decision Date

R/LUC/2012/4601

Valonia Sportsfield Lights

35 Valonia Street, New

Windsor

To construct a sportsfield lighting column, with 2000 watt medium beam lights mounted

on a 16.5 metre high pole, at Valonia Sports Field (Field No.2). 12

th Dec 2012 8

th Feb 2013

R/LUC/2013/646

CY11 Carpark & Storage

CY11 Carpark Extension and Storage, including associated earthworks

25

th Feb 2013 22

nd April 2013

ARC: 41436

Stormwater

CY11 Carpark & Storage

CY11 Carpark Extension – associated stormwater diversion

25th

Feb 2013 22nd

April 2013

ARC: 41437

Earthworks

CY11 Carpark & Storage

CY11 Carpark Extension – associated earthworks

25th

Feb 2013 22nd

April 2013

R/TRC/2013/709

Richardson Rd Tree Removal

The removal of a generally protected tree located within the road reserve of Richardson

Road associated with the shared pedestrian and cycleway. 1

st March 2013 5

th March 2013

R/LUC/2013/3071

Resource Consent for

Recovery of the Lost Core

Barrel in Alan Wood Reserve

Resource Consent Approval for recovery of the lost core barrel in Alan Wood Reserve.

16th

Aug 2013 17th

Sept 2013

R/OPW/2013/3106 Outline

Plan of Works SH20

Extension Dominion Rd to

Maioro St

Approval for the Outline Plan of Works for the widening of the existing State Highway 20

northbound alignment between Dominion Road and Maioro Street. 20

th Aug 2013 13

th Sept 2013

R/LUC/2013/3363

Dominion Rd to Maioro St

NES Soils Consent

Discretionary activity consent for soil disturbance pursuant to Regulation 11 of the

National Environmental Standard for Assessing and Managing Effects on Human Health

(NES (Soil)).

4th

Sept 2013 3rd

Oct 2013

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Consent Description Date Lodged Decision Date

R/LUC/2013/3513

Resource Consent for

relocation of an existing gas

regulator unit

Resource Consent Approval for the relocation of an existing gas regulator unit within a

road reserve 12

th Sept 2013 11

th Oct 2013

R/LUC/2013/4460

Trimming of a tree and

removal of another at Unitec

Resource Consent for the trimming of a tree and removal of another at the Unitec site at

1 Carrington Rd 30

th Oct 2013 20

th Nov 2013

R/LUC/2013/4534

Demolition of 27 Parr Rd

South dwelling

Resource Consent Approval for the demolition of 27 Parr Rd South dwelling 7th

Nov 2013 20th

Nov 2013

R/OPW/2013/4455

Outline Plan of Works

Southern Ventilation

Building, Control Building and

Stack (OPW2)

Approval for the Outline Plan of Works for the Southern Ventilation Building, Control

Building and Stack (OPW2) – No requests for changes.

30th

Oct 2013 2nd

Dec 2013

Alteration to Designation:

Retaining Wall 603 (Unitec)

Alteration to Designation: Retaining Wall 603 (Unitec) ‘A07-01E Motorway: Western Ring

Route – Waterview Connection, Alteration to Designation A07-01 SH16 between Great

North Road and St Lukes Interchange

12th

Nov2013 6th

Dec 2013

R/OPW/2014/9

Outline Plan of Works

Northern Ventilation

Building, Control Building and

Stack (OPW1)

Approval for the Outline Plan of Works for the Northern Ventilation Building, Control

Building and Stack (OPW1) – No requests for changes.

16th

Dec 2013 18th

February 2014

R/LUC/2014/926 and

R/REG/2014/929 Harbutt

Reserve Tree Clearances

Approval for clearing and pruning trees within Harbutt Reserve for the purposes of

installing Settlement Monitoring Rods. 11th

March 2014 31st

March 2014

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NZHPT Authorities obtained

Heritage New Zealand

Authority –

Howlett/Waterview

Esplanade walkway

General Heritage New Zealand Authority for earthworks associated

with the construction of Howlett/Waterview Esplanade walkway

(Auth Number 2015/396)

Archaeological Authority required in accordance with Section 48 of

the Heritage New Zealand Act

NZHPT Authority Southern

Area Enabling Works

General NZHPT Authority for Earthworks in association with Southern

Area Enabling Works

Archaeological Authority required in accordance with Section 12 of

the Historic Places Act.

NZHPT Authority Southern

Area Main Works

General NZHPT Authority for Earthworks in association with Southern

Area Main Works

Archaeological Authority required in accordance with Section 12 of

the Historic Places Act.

NZHPT Authority Northern

Portal Works

General HPT Authority for Earthworks in association with Northern

Portal Works

Archaeological Authority required in accordance with Section 12 of

the Historic Places Act.

NZHPT Authority Great

North Interchange Works

General HPT Authority for Earthworks in association with Great North

Interchange Works

Archaeological Authority required in accordance with Section 14 of

the Historic Places Act.

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