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concrete contamination as well as sediment issues the works will be undertaken in two stages.<br />

Each stage will utilise the existing rail bridge columns so as to segregate the flow of <strong>water</strong> to one<br />

side (alternating as each stage is complete). Using this method will mean that the drain can<br />

continue to flow without being compromised by concrete or sediment contamination. Daily<br />

maintenance and house keeping activities will be of high importance during the stages of works,<br />

excess concrete will be removed off site immediately so as to avoid the potential <strong>for</strong> any spillage<br />

and adverse ecological effects.<br />

In addition to the works beneath the rail bridge, the drain profile will be realigned with gabion<br />

baskets and rino mattresses to create a stable cross-section profile 100m above and below the<br />

bridge. Earthworks associated with this realignment shall begin upstream and move downstream.<br />

While the ecological value of the <strong>Mangatawa</strong> Drain is not as significant as the Lower <strong>Mangatawa</strong><br />

Drain (see Section <strong>2.</strong>2) and working within the <strong>water</strong>way is permitted, it is important to separate<br />

clean <strong>water</strong> and sediment laden flows so as to avoid any downstream effects. The work area shall<br />

be segregated from the flow of <strong>water</strong> so that <strong>earthworks</strong> activities can be undertaken in a manner<br />

whereby sediment is controlled and prevented from entering clean <strong>water</strong>. This shall be achieved<br />

through staging works and using sand bags or similar to separate the works area from the drain.<br />

Clean <strong>water</strong> will be pumped around the works area where required.<br />

During works in this area careful consideration will be given to the weather <strong>for</strong>ecast and works will<br />

only commence if the following 24hour period indicates no significant rainfall. www.metvuw.co.nz<br />

will be utilised <strong>for</strong> this purpose.<br />

During the drain realignment works machinery will be limited to the dry stable areas above the<br />

embankment and shall not be positioned within the <strong>water</strong>way. Gabion baskets shall be constructed<br />

of durable, inert materials and shall be filled with clean material free of clay, soil, mud or other fines.<br />

Material excavated from the dam embankments to create the improved alignment shall be used <strong>for</strong><br />

filling the redundant 90 degree bends. Any excess material shall be reused elsewhere on site or<br />

appropriately removed off site.<br />

4.<strong>2.</strong>3 Culvert Extension<br />

a. Flood Bypass from Maranui to <strong>Mangatawa</strong><br />

The volume of excavation required <strong>for</strong> the installation of the Maranui to <strong>Mangatawa</strong> bypass is<br />

3,000m 3 . Works will begin at the Maranui end of the bypass and move towards the <strong>Mangatawa</strong><br />

Drain. To avoid clean <strong>water</strong> entering the open site the Maranui opening to the proposed culvert will<br />

be dammed; as such clean <strong>water</strong> will back up the culvert to the existing swale where, in the event of<br />

a <strong>storm</strong>, it can be adequately stored until works are complete.<br />

As the works move towards the <strong>Mangatawa</strong> Drain sediment controls will need to be installed to<br />

avoid the adverse effects of sediment associated with the outlet construction. Due to the size of the<br />

outlet and sensitivity of the <strong>Mangatawa</strong> Drain a works area within the drain will be segregated from<br />

the flow of <strong>water</strong>. By installing sheet piling or similar around the works area the drain can continue<br />

to flow without being compromised by sediment laden flows. Works will be undertaken in a<br />

cofferdam like environment.<br />

Upon completion of the bypass and outlet the dam and sheet pilling can be removed, allowing clean<br />

<strong>water</strong> to flow through the system when necessary.<br />

Beca // 1 April 2009 // Page 7<br />

3932036 // NZ1-1453076-10 0.10

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