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.
If you have already expressed interest for the site visit during the registration process, you will receive an email asking you to sign up to the site visit. If you have not yet registered to attend the conference, you can sign up via the registration form.
Site Visit Information
Date
Wednesday 26 August
Departure
9:00am from NZICC (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.