Storm surge damages Tapeka ramp

The Tapeka Point boat ramp has been another victim of last weekend's heavy rain and coastal storm surges.


The ramp was extensively damaged and has been closed to public use until further notice.


General Manager for District Services Alastair Wells said today an engineering assessment of the damage had been commissioned.


"As soon as we have more technical information available, a decision will be made on a way forward. Our first option would be to repair and restore the facility for public use as quickly as possible, but this is dependent on the outcome of the engineering investigations and whether this option is going to be cost-effective in the longer term," he said.


As a temporary measure, boat owners normally launching at Tapeka Point are advised to use the ramp facilities at Russell as an alternative.