Buffalo Beach Rock Wall Extension

Project typeCoastal protection
Contractor nameRoadworx
Completion Date01 May 2025

Erosion from Cyclone Gabrielle took out a section of the Buffalo Beach foreshore approaching State Highway 25.

We are extending the existing rock protection by about 30 metres north while gradually tapering it to help minimise the ‘end effects’ of wave action on the end of the proposed wall, a byproduct of all coastal hard structures.

We are also restoring the Buffalo Beach Road pathway that was damaged and carrying out landscaping.

Waikato Regional Council and our Council (via an independent commissioner) have both issued the necessary consents, and our Council appreciates the community’s patience while these consents were processed.

The design has been finalised and contractors Roadworx Ltd and LDE (Land Development and Engineering) hired to do the work.

Work on the rock wall is expected to start on November 11, 2024, and take two to three weeks to be completed. Traffic management will be in place during this time, with a reduced speed limit and diversion for foot traffic to across the road.

Planting of the area will be completed by May 2025 due to cooler temperatures needed for the planting.

People will not be able to access the worksite during this time.

Erosion at Buffalo Beach, due for restoration and landscaping.