Replacement of Structures on Taranaki Maunga Southern Aspect

This procurement seeks to identify suppliers to replace several structures on the southern aspect of Taranaki Maunga, between Dawson Falls Road end and the Lake Dive Hut site. The structures to be replaced have been assessed by the Department�s inspectors and engineer as being in poor condition and at end of life. Over the years, weather events have impacted the Fanthams and Kapuni Stairs.

Snow loadings have made the Fanthams Stairs slump and become sloped, and rain events have impacted the erosion of the Kapuni Stairs. The works are being split into three different packages: (1) Kapuni Stairs � This will involve building a staircase with platforms between flights of stairs using Webforge treads over the top of the current concrete steps leading to the base of Dawson Falls.

Removal of the handrail and any other non-concrete inground steps as required at the work site. Minimal disturbance to the environment required given this is on a steep bank located by the Kapuni stream. (2) Fanthams Stairs � This will involve removal of the current Fanthams Peak Stairs and replacing these with new flights of stairs, complete with landings.

(3) Lake Dive Loop Track Structures - (Seven structures in total, 5 x Stairs, 1 x Boardwalk, 1 x Bridge) One of the stairs is a remove and not replace, remaining stairs and boardwalk are remove and replace with like for like structures. The bridge requires new piles and a bearer. Suppliers can tender for one, for two or for all three packages of work detailed above.

We expect to be able to award contracts in December 2022, with view to start the construction phase in January 2023.