In 2026 Whitestone Contracting Ltd played a key role in the delivery of the Kakanui Bridge Replacement Project, replacing an ageing bridge within the Kakanui township south of Oamaru. The project restored a vital connection for residents, businesses and emergency services, while improving safety and long-term resilience of the route.
Working as the lead civil subcontractor to Concrete Structures, our focus was on delivering the enabling works required to support construction of the new bridge, while keeping the community connected throughout the build – followed by relocation of the services onto the new bridge, construction of the approaches and tying-in the new road to the existing.
Delivered for Waitaki District Council – subcontractor to Concrete Structures
Project Status Complete
What We Delivered
- Reconstrucutured and upgraded road approaches to align with the new bridge structure, improving safety, resilience and long-term performance.
- Bulk earthworks, pavement reconstruction, services and drainage works to support the new bridge and surrounding infrastructure.
- Carefully staged traffic management minimised disruption and maintained safe access for road users, residents and emergency services.
- Landscaping, fencing, roadmarking and reinstatement works returned the area to a finished, community-ready environment.
Why It Matters
For our team, this project was about more than replacing a bridge – it was about restoring a critical connection for the Kakanui community. Delivering the project required careful planning, strong collaboration and respect for the local environment and those who rely on this route every day.
The result is safer, more resilient infrastructure that reflects the pride we take in our work and the difference we strive to make for the Waitaki District and beyond.
Strengths We Brought to the Project
Strong collaboration with the head contractor and project partners, disciplined traffic and access management, careful delivery in a sensitive river and community setting, and a community-focused approach that maintained connectivity throughout construction.
