Works started this week on the stabilisation of the southern bank of the Bell River, adjacent to Pioneer Park in Wellington, that was severely eroded as a result of repeated flood events in 2022.

Stabilisation works will involve rock armouring of the southern bank to prevent further erosion and to protect the Pioneer Park sporting precinct. Works will start from the bottom of the existing weir and extend approximately 60 metres along the riverbank.

Stabilisation works along the Bell River at Pioneer Park are expected to take approximately four weeks weather permitting. For more information, please visit the project page.