Oraka Farming Bridge
Autumn 2023
Project Client
Bridge It NZ
Background
Bridge It NZ’s client had three farming units that were separated by the Oraka Stream. Access between the blocks was limited, and the Farmer needed a solution that would allow him to run the property as a single unit. A new bridge crossing the stream was the chosen solution. It needed to provide all-weather access for staff, stock and machinery, whilst achieving compliance with relevant Regional Plan requirements.
Project Objective
Tiaki Engineering Consultations (TECL) were responsible for the design and consenting of a new 18m concrete bridge with timber retaining. The new bridge is specifically designed to handle light traffic loadings to suit the requirements of on-farm use. Precast concrete beams meant a quick installation and the use of timber retaining allowed the bridge’s foundations to be set well back from the stream channel, minimising any adverse effects on the environment. A duct was incorporated to provide a convenient route for transporting piped services across the bridge. This bridge was constructed in under two weeks by the Bridge It team.
Project Details
| Project name: | Oraka Farming Bridge |
| Client: | Bridge It NZ |
| Location: | Tīrau |
| Project Partners | Bridge It NZ |
| Structure: | 18m long |
| Completed: | May 2023 |
Jeandre Le Roux
Project Manager / Structural & Civil Engineer (CPEng)
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