Site Visit
Post-Conference Site Visit: Ō Mahurangi (Penlink) Project & Wēiti River Bridge
Join a guided post-conference site visit to the Ō Mahurangi (Penlink) Project in North Auckland, featuring the Wēiti River Bridge works and associated geotechnical and construction innovations.This visit provides a practical, on-site perspective to complement several conference presentations related to bridge engineering, geotechnical design, and construction.
Site Visit Information
Date
Wednesday 26 August
Departure
9:00am UPDATED STOP - Arrive 15min early
- Public
Bus Stop ID 1088
- Wellesley
Street West, Auckland CBD
Return
12:00pm to NZICC
Transport
Chartered bus provided
Duration On Site
1 hour guided tour
Capacity
Maximum 40 participants
Cost
$35 per person
PPE Requirements
The following PPE must be provided by and worn by all participants:
- Hard hat
- High-visibility jacket
- Lace-up steel cap safety boots (no slip-ons)
- Safety glasses
- Long pants
- Long-sleeve shirt (full wrist-to-ankle cover)
What to Expect
- Guided tour of key project areas, including the Wēiti River Bridge.
- Learn about bridge design and construction.
- Explore geotechnical challenges and engineering solutions.
- Gain insight into construction methodologies used on a major New Zealand infrastructure project.
- See practical applications of topics discussed during the conference.
Important Notes
- This is an active construction site.
- All safety instructions must be followed at all times.
- Participants must be able to comfortably walk around a construction environment.