Today marked the official opening of the joint Ruamāhanga Roads depot and another postive step forward in the working
relationship between Carterton District Council, South Wairarapa District Council and Fulton Hogan.(from left) Delivery Manager Wellington Water Alliance Vic Maggs, Regional Manager Fulton Hogan Daren Courtnage, Fulton
Hogan’s Managing Director Cos Bruyn, South Wairarapa Mayor Alex Beijen, Carterton Mayor Greg Lang, Rangitāne o Wairarapa
cultural advisor Mike Kawana, and Hurunui o Rangi Marae representatives Rīhi and Te Rangikaiwhiria Reiri
The combined roading maintenance contract between the two councils was finalised and awarded to Fulton Hogan in May 2019
after a review showed a collaborative approach would deliver a more efficient and cost-effective service.Representatives from Carterton District Council, South Wairarapa District Council, Wellington Water, Fulton Hogan,
Rangitāne o Wairarapa and Hurunui o Rangi Marae
The joint depot is located near Carterton’s waste water treatment plant on Dalefield Road and will provide a joint
working space for roading staff from both councils and Fulton Hogan, as well as staff from Wellington Water, who manage
South Wairarapa’s three waters.
The site was chosen due to building suitability and will ensure streamlined processes by allowing the teams to come
together in one location.
Expenditure on road maintenance is the largest part of the annual budget for South Wairarapa and Carterton, and by
working together the councils can ensure the best value for ratepayers while trying to achieve the highest level of
service possible.
In attendance at the opening were Carterton Mayor Greg Lang, South Wairarapa Mayor Alex Beijen and Fulton Hogan’s
Managing Director Cos Bruyn.
“I’m really pleased with the way our two councils have been working together on our joint roading venture over the past
year,” said Carterton Mayor Greg Lang.
“The opening of the depot is a sign of the progress our two councils have already made and will continue to make for the
benefit of our two districts.”
South Wairarapa Mayor Alex Beijen was also pleased with the collaborative approach.
“Wherever possible, sharing of resources with other councils makes sense where they bring greater efficiency and
consistency.
“In this case, our capability has increased, and will be maximised now that the teams will be co-located.”
Fulton Hogan’s Contract Manager Michael Chadderton is excited about the opportunity that colocation presents, as it will
build on the gains already made under this collaborative contract model.
The Ruamāhanga Roading staff will continue to provide ongoing reports to both councils, which are available to the
public via the council’s Infrastructure and Services Committee meeting agendas on their websites.