Kopane Bridge, Manawatu

Higgins Contractors Projects Division are responsible for managing the construction of the new 72 metre concrete Kopane Bridge, associated earthworks and roading for their client Horizons Regional Council.

Located North East of Palmerston North in the Manawatu District, Kopane Bridge is on a significant regional commuting route. The new Kopane bridge is constructed 4m higher than the old bridge to protect the route from the consequences of possible flooding in the future. Construction of a higher bridge deck with new embankments leading up to and from the bridge has involved 100,000 m3 of earthworks and 1km of new roads.

Higgins Role

Higgins Contractors Projects Division is the Head Contractor, responsible for managing the Higgins and specialist subcontractors input for the successful delivery of the project. The contract allows an eighteen month contract period, but the team have committed to delivering the project within a twelve month period with completion by Christmas 2011. David Rubery (Projects Division Manager) says "The combined project team from Horizons, GHD Engineering and Higgins have formed an excellent collaborative approach which is resulting in a positive project for all parties".

Current Higgins Activity

This project is now complete, four months ahead of schedule.

Start Date

January 2011

Completion Date

April 2012

Higgins Teams Involved

Higgins Contractors, Higgins Concrete, Higgins Contractors Projects Division.

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