Elsthorpe Slip Remediation
Project Details
Disciplines Involved: Civil | Drainage | Landscaping | Fencing
Location: Hawke’s Bay
Client: Central Hawke’s Bay District Council
Completed: June 2025
The Elsthorpe Slip Remediation project involved urgent remediation of rural road corridors affected by Cyclone Gabrielle, including the reconstruction of damaged slopes and restoration of stream-adjacent infrastructure. Works were delivered in an environmentally sensitive rural setting and included bulk earthworks (1,200m³ slip removal), subsoil drainage at 1.5m depth, new stormwater road crossings with large diameter pipe and manholes, and construction of swales using coconut matting for long-term erosion control.
The project also included extensive landscaping and riparian restoration, with 10,000 native plants installed. Environmental measures were proactive and practical, particularly in managing live stream flows near the construction and stockpile areas.
Toa Civil Construction worked closely with rural landowners to coordinate access and maintain operations with minimal disruption.
The project also engaged the local community, with Toa Civil Construction donating 200 native plants and inviting school children from Elsthorpe to participate in native planting - a clear demonstration of our commitment to environmental and social outcomes.
Finally, 700m of fencing was installed to protect the plantings and reinstate damaged sections.
