44 | Engineering innovation scales new heights The project team has implemented a solution that is a first for New Zealand road construction: a cableway system. T T from page 42 Te Ara o Te Ata – Mt Messenger Bypass REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT The Te Ara o Te Ata - Mt Messenger Bypass project faces unprecedented challenges due to the area’s formidable topography, which has led to innovative engineering solutions, says Caleb Perry, owner interface manager at Te Ara o Te Ata - Mt Messenger Bypass. “The typography is so mountainous that the logistics of building the project have been incredibly difficult,” he says. To overcome these obstacles, the project team has implemented a solution that is a first for New Zealand road construction: a cableway system. “We’ve installed a cableway to get access into the central northern area of the project. It’s a one-kilometre-long cableway from the ridge of Mt Messenger and takes up to 20-tonne payloads into the valley. The cableway is a lifeline for the entire project. That’s the only access we have in there – excavators, loaders, dumpers, people, materials all go in on the cableway.” The system’s versatility and capacity have proven crucial in navigating the challenging terrain. It has also aided the project’s commitment to minimising environmental impact. The cableway’s technical specifications are impressive. It extends 600m from a north anchor point to a 28m central tower and integrated control station. A backstay section covers an additional 500m from the central tower to the south anchor point, though this section isn’t used for transportation. It is also equipped with a gondola that can carry eight trained personnel, ensuring safe and efficient movement of the workforce. T T Model partnership - page 46 Caleb says the use of such technology in road construction is unprecedented in New Zealand, and is testament to the project team’s innovative thinking and problem-solving skills in the face of extreme geographical challenges. Importantly, the cableway is a temporary fixture. On completing its mission, the Mt Messenger Cableway will be carefully dismantled and returned to its supplier. info@personneltouch.co.nz personneltouch.co.nz 04 298 9719 At Personnel Touch, we specialise in providing tailored employment solutions designed to meet the dynamic needs of your construction business. If you're looking for skilled professionals and need a steady supply of talent for ongoing projects, our extensive network and recruitment strategies ensure we find the right people for the job. • Taranaki Local • Cable Harvesting and Ground based forestry operations • Earthworks Tonne excavators • Tree felling and Firewood Contact Us simpsonloggingltd@gmail.com Pup Simpson Proud to support Mt Messenger Alliance PETER SOLE TRANSPORT • General Farm Cartage • Lime Supply • Fertiliser, Lime Spreading & Cartage • Pit & Crushed Metal Supply • Digger • Hiab • 4x4 Tipper • Truck & Low Loader Hire • Rock & Demolition Cartage • Round Hay baling &Wrapping • Maize & Grass Silage Cartage • Automat trucks for low shed deliveries • Palm Kernal deliveries • Auger Truck Silo deliveries • Water Cartage • Hook Bin Hire • Concrete Recycling facilities DISTRIBUTORS OF BIOBOOST Slow release granular fert has 67% organic matter for feeding crops, pasture, lawns, gardens and trees. Is weed free, environmentally safe & doesn’t burn. Enquiries to: 06 754 8454 or 027 443 1809 Hi Alissa. I’ve had Peter check over the advert and he would like to make a change Where it itemises the services available he would like to add: Hook Bin Hire . Concrete Recycling facilities 06 755 1685 | 09 422 7018 skyworkhelicopters.com Helicopter support services for all your infrastructure and civil construction needs.
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