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CentrePort reached a significant milestone for the Wellington Ferry Project with the placement of the first permanent pile casing. The project team headed to Dock Wharf to observe and celebrate the progress.
The first pile casing represents a major step forward for the wharf expansion, which is necessary to accommodate Interislander's new, larger ferries arriving from 2029.
The first 24-meter long pile was installed using a 160-ton crawler crane from a staging wharf in Kaiwharawhara. Subsequent piles will be installed from a different location using a self-elevating barge.
More than 50 permanent piles are required throughout the project, in addition to temporary ones installed at the various staging wharves created by the construction team. The southern end of the port (known as South Road) is being used to weld the pile casings to the desired 24-meter length, and these temporary wharves allow the team to transport piles and other materials between South Road and Kaiwharawhara Point.
To place the pile casings at the correct depth, the project team will use a piling hammer. This means that neighbors might notice some noise and vibrations. To minimize disruption, piling will only be carried out during daytime working hours.
The company is collaborating with specialized acoustic consultants to monitor and manage noise. Measures will be implemented to mitigate it and protect the surrounding community and people working in the area. Concern extends to marine mammals that could be affected by underwater vibrations.
The full piling program is expected to be completed in early 2028.
