From Monday 25 November contractors will be constructing two fire ponds on the Fowler and Henry Road Skids in Kingsland Forest. They will also be redistributing the slash on Henry Road skid prior to constructing the pond.
Construction of the fire ponds will take 2-3 weeks, depending on the weather.
Work will start at the Fowler Road Skid first before moving to the Henry Road Skid.
During this time, some restricted access closures and will be in place;
Fowler Road skid –
Fowler Road will remain open for the construction of the fire pond on the Fowler Road Skid. However, from Tuesday 26th to Friday 29th November, Fowler Road will be closed in between Henry Road and the Fowler Road Skid. The Upper Jimmy Lee Tramping Track will also be closed during this time.
Henry Road Skid – Henry Road will still be open but the aforementioned section of Fowler Road will be CLOSED whilst the slash on the Henry Road skid is pushed around as there is a risk of debris fall onto the road.
All closures will be sign posted.
Any queries can be directed to Tasman District Council on 027 412 4101.