Damaged Bush Tracks
The recent storm and floods resulted in a large number of slips in our bush reserves that have damaged tracks, boardwalks and bridges. Safety assessments are underway and fencing, tape and signage is currently being installed. Some tracks and structures may not be made safe or repaired for some time, so please stay safe and avoid bush tracks where possible. This includes for students when travelling to and from school next week.
The following are parks where we are aware that there is damage. If you are aware of any others, please report to 09 3010101 and comment below. I will keep this post up-to-date:
* Birkenhead War Memorial Park (slip on service lane below carpark)
* Chelsea Estate Heritage Park (multiple slips and damaged tracks)
* Eskdale Reserve Network (slip near Kaipatiki Road entrance blocking the track; two slips between Lauderdale Reserve bridge and Stephanie Close which are at the edge of the track; slip to the south of Lauderdale Reserve bridge blocking the track; tree down on track from Stephanie Close)
* Fern Glen Native Plant Garden (tracks damaged)
* Fred Andersen Reserve (track from Valhallah Drive to Island Bay blocked by slip)
* Glendhu Scenic Reserve (multiple slips on informal track from Glendhu Rd bridge)
* Hadfield Street Reserve (slip onto beach)
* Hellyers Creek Reserve (slip at edge of track behind Packham Place; slip blocking track to the south of Paragon Ave entrance)
* Hilders Park (slip below viewing platform; slip onto driveway to wharf)
* Hinemoa Park (slips affecting both the Tizard Rd and Bridge View tracks)
* Island Bay Reserve (trees on road, several slips along cliffs)
* Kauri Glen Reserve/Cecil Easdy Reserve (trees blocking path; damaged steps)
* Kauri Point Centennial Park (bridge washed 5m down hill)
* Kauri Point Domain
* Lauderdale Reserve (tree across bridge)
* Leigh Scenic Reserve (slip destroyed track between Anne McLean Drive and Lynn Reserve; slip near Morriggia Place)
* Le Roys Bush Reserve (closed; extensive damage to boardwalk and track due to multiple slips)
* Linley Reserve (path surface washed away in places)
* Little Shoal Bay Reserve (slip onto tennis court; boat ramp destroyed)
* Manuka Reserve (some track damage)
* Onepoto Domain (slips and trees across bush track)
* Rangatira Reserve (slip between 30-32 Lanigan St, possibly affecting the stairs to Fordham St; track slipped between Kia Ora Rd and Taurus Cres; bridge between Gatman Street and Kauri Park Primary possibly unsafe)
* Rosecamp Rd Reserve/Charcoal Bay (multiple slips)
* Shepherds Park (tree across track and multiple slips near track between lookout and carpark)
* Telephone Rd Reserve/Chelsea Bay (slips at both entrances)
* Tuff Crater Reserve (closed; multiple slips and track damage)
* Tui Park (slip to beach area)
* Verrans Gully Reserve (multiple slips)
* Witheford Scenic Reserve/Kaipatiki Esplanade Reserve (sinkhole adjacent to Kaipatiki Road; track from Witheford Drive to Beach Haven Rd damaged; stairs and track from Valecrest Place boggy adn wasked out; multiple slips on track between Pemberton Ave entrance and Manuka Rd).
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