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Fletcher Construction sponsored planting morning in collaboration with Friends of the Ōtaki River and the local Surf Life Saving Club.
Peka Peka to Ōtaki expressway
Green corridor to be created
Hectares of plantings 40+ 600,000+ 1,000+ plants and native species including
new tōtara
ECOLOGY Quarrying, manufacturing and construction can all have an impact on biodiversity. We owe it to New Zealanders to look after this beautiful land and protect its biodiversity, which is why an important part of our project management is managing and mitigating any impacts on our special flora and fauna. On behalf of the NZ Transport Agency, the Peka Peka to Ōtaki project team will create a ‘green corridor’ alongside the expressway, with more than 40 hectares of planting made up of over 600,000 plants and native trees. More than 1,000 species, including new tōtara, will be part of this significant planting project, resulting in increased numbers of native trees in the district at the end of the project. On the Pūhoi to Warkworth motorway project, prior to work starting in the Ōkahu Inlet, adult native mud snails living on the mudflat were carefully relocated. Across several days the alliance team, supported by external ecologists and representatives
from Hōkai Nuku, collected over 30,000 snails and relocated them to a suitable new home away from the construction area. The habitats of snails, lizards, geckos and native worms have also been carefully managed on the Peka Peka to Ōtaki expressway. GBC has been working closely with Whitebait Connection, a conservation and education group, to manage Inanga (Whitebait) spawning sites in the Otaika stream, a significant taonga (treasure) to the local people. While the stream isn’t on our land, it is a water source for our cement works and one of our quarries is located nearby. During the first stage of the project, a survey was undertaken to identify Inanga spawning sites. Subsequently, native planting in those areas has begun. Further stream habitat restoration work is planned, including an upstream freshwater fish survey. Funding for the stream work was provided by GBC and the work is being undertaken in consultation with local schools and landowners.
Fletcher Living undertakes land remediation work as part of all of its developments, but where possible we aim to enhance biodiversity and further protect native species. At Waiata Shores in South Auckland, following works to control storm water run-off into the Papakura Stream and replanting the wetland areas, we are working with iwi and Auckland Council to provide a suitable spawning habitat for Inanga. In FY18, Iplex NZ donated $30,000 worth of pipes and fittings to the Charitable Wildbase Recovery Community Trust. The donated materials are being used for the specially designed recovery aviaries at the Wildbase Recovery Centre, New Zealand's only native wildlife recovery facility, in Palmerston North. The new facility will provide a safe environment for recovery from injury and illness, along with world-leading care by Massey University veterinary staff.
47 Fletcher Building Limited Annual Report 2018
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