Kenepuru Road – Portage Heights

Infrastructure Recovery & Slope Stabilisation — Marlborough Sounds

Client

MRRT

Location

Marlborough

Scope

Stabilisation Works

Environment

Steep Terrain

Programme

2025

Project Overview

Moore Construction delivered critical recovery and stabilisation works along Kenepuru Road at Portage Heights, restoring key infrastructure following slope instability and ground movement.

The project required a multi-disciplinary approach combining retaining systems, slope stabilisation, drainage, and road reconstruction to ensure long-term resilience within a challenging and environmentally sensitive landscape.

Engineering Solution

The stabilisation strategy incorporated anchored H-pile retaining walls, soil nailing systems, and comprehensive drainage infrastructure, providing both immediate support and long-term performance.

The design was tailored to suit steep terrain conditions, managing both structural loads and groundwater to prevent future instability.

Scope of Works

  • Construction of anchored H-pile retaining walls
  • Slope stabilisation using soil nails and erosion matting
  • Installation of subsoil drainage systems
  • Bulk earthworks and site preparation
  • Concrete capping beams and structural works
  • Culvert removal and DN500 HDPE installation
  • Pavement reconstruction and chip sealing
  • Kerb, channel, and safety infrastructure
  • Traffic management and staged road access

Key Engineering Features

  • 250UC73 steel H-piles installed in bored concrete foundations
  • Ground anchor system providing lateral support
  • Custom in-house fabricated drill mast for anchoring works
  • Megaflo drainage system for groundwater management
  • Integrated erosion control and slope protection systems

Outcome

The project successfully restored structural integrity to the road corridor, providing a stable and resilient infrastructure solution capable of withstanding future environmental loading.

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Key Capabilities Demonstrated

  • Infrastructure recovery and resilience works
  • Anchored retaining wall systems
  • Slope stabilisation and erosion control
  • Drainage and groundwater management
  • Construction in steep and constrained terrain
  • Traffic management and live road delivery