iReX wind up works continue in Picton

The work to ‘make good’ the Picton ferry terminal is progressing well.

Port Marlborough is currently demolishing its old terminal building and Interislander passengers will continue to use the temporary terminal KiwiRail built in its place. The port is also undertaking maintenance which includes strengthening work to Number 1 Long Arm Wharf (No1LA).

KiwiRail is working towards reopening Dublin Street at the Auckland Street intersection by the end of August. This involves reinstalling a water main and rebuilding the level crossing protections on the Dublin Street level crossing. Broadway will also reopen to coincide with Dublin Street opening to vehicles and pedestrians. This work will improve access across town for residents and visitors.

“The works to complete the job of strengthening and increasing capacity of the Waitohi culvert that channels the Waitohi Awa into the harbour is expected to be completed by the end of September,” said Doug Carter, lead engineer and planner for Wellington and Picton’s wind down construction work for KiwiRail. “This work future-proofs the culvert for extreme weather events.”

The new rail maintenance depot and office will be completed at the beginning of August after which the old depot will be demolished and the underlying area converted into a marshalling area.

“KiwiRail is talking with Council about its preference for reinstating the Waitohi Domain land and expects to have this work completed by the end of October. We continue to work closely with Port Marlborough and Council to ensure the community is kept informed,” Mr Carter said.