New Haruru footpath connects communities

A new footpath that effectively gives Far North locals pedestrian access from residential areas in Haruru all the way to Waitangi and Paihia, was completed in December last year.

The 580m-long footpath stretches from Nautical Drive in Watea to Haruru Falls Road where it connects with an existing path that continues alongside State Highway 11 to the tourism and commercial hubs of Waitangi and Paihia.

The new section of footpath includes a 15m-long timber boardwalk bridge, a 125m kerb and channel, 45m of long-pipe culverts and is 1.8m wide for most of its length.

The project was selected by the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board as a priority following a community petition and presentation to the board several years ago, led by Haruru residents.

The project cost $547,000 and was fully funded by the council. Construction started in October and took almost three months to complete.

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The new footpath starts at the Watea end of Haruru...

... and ends at Haruru Falls Road, where it connects with an existing path that runs to Waitangi and Paihia.

The footpath includes a 125m kerb and channel, 45m of long-pipe culverts and timber boardwalk bridge.

The 580m-long path is 1.8m wide for most of its length.