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Thanks to Downer, sponsors of our Community Noticeboard we're posting regular Road Repair Updates. You'll also be able to hear updates on road works happening on the island on our community notice board broadcast on 88.3 & 107.4FM

 Latest road maintenance/repair updates from Downer are:

 Slip repair work has started with the construction of retaining walls at Great Barrier Road, Coromandel Road and Wharf road. Upcoming sites for repairs can be seen below.  

Upgrading has started at Erua Road with the installation of low level kerbing around the Poto Rd intersection. The aim here is to improve drainage, property access, parking, carriageway surface and pedestrian safety.

There will be more resealing staring late March, details will be posted as they come to hand.  o

The drop-off point at Matiatia will reopened by Friday and the new canopy will be installed at night starting on Monday 8th March.

Work is still going on to repair the many slips on the island and the prioritised list of work to take place is as follows:

1. 26 Palm Rd
2. 11 Gt Barrier Rd
3. 19 Gt Barrier Rd
4. opp 21 Gt Barrier rd
5. 6 Tawa St
6. 8 Tawa St
7. Tawa St exit
8. Wharf Rd 5 areas
9. Wilma Rd
10. Carsons Rd 2 areas
11. Belle Tce
12. 22 Korora Rd
13. 73 Hill Rd
14. 7th Ave
15. Miro Rd

16. 69 Coromandel Rd

If you notice any problems with the road network please call the Council Call Centre on 379 2020. Many problem areas are already known about but feedback from the community is always appreciated.All reports logged through the call centre will get through to Downer, all will be investigated and, if the problem is the responsibility of the council, appropriate measures will be taken.