The recovery of the Kaikōura transport corridor and landscape.
On 14 December 2016, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake occurred near Kaikoura township, resulting in major road and rail closures and numerous slips along the Kaikoura coastline. The North Canterbury Transportation Infrastructure Recovery (NCTIR) alliance was formed to restore the road and rail infrastructure, and reconnect communities along the east coast of the South Island.
Boffa Miskell was engaged by NCTIR at the onset, taking on lead roles to guide the Ecology, Landscape Planning and Landscape Architecture aspects of the project over the initial 18-month period.
Boffa Miskell ecologists were involved in all aspects of the project, having input into the consenting, design and construction phases. On site, we undertook to mitigate and manage effects on the ecological values, including the management of New Zealand fur seals, native freshwater fish populations, riverine and coastal avifauna surveys, and indigenous vegetation management and re-establishment. We prepared a number of ecological management plans, to guide the construction and earthworks teams with information and controls required to avoid and minimise effects on the natural environment.
