Good afternoon Patrick.

I'd like to acknowledge receipt of your request - just be aware we are considering a possible transfer to Ashburton District Council - as they are roading authority responsible.

Kind regards

Dave

Dave Allard  | Senior Government Relations Advisor
DDI: 027 201 8182
Level 4, Wellington Railway Station, Bunny Street, Wellington 6011 | PO Box 593, Wellington 6140, New Zealand

www.kiwirail.co.nz

-----Original Message-----
From: Patrick Dunford <[FOI #21842 email]>
Sent: Thursday, 16 February 2023 8:46 am
To: KiwiRail <[email address]>
Subject: Official Information request - Bridge strike issues at Main South Line Bridge 43, "Tinwald Viaduct"

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Dear KiwiRail,

What measures have currently or previously been proposed to address bridge strike issues at Main South Line Bridge 43, the so-called "Tinwald Viaduct"?

Yours faithfully,

Patrick Dunford

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Just to advise you that your LGOIMA request has been lodged and forwarded
onto the relevant Recipient - Mark Chamberlain, Roading Manager

 

 

Thank you

Customer Services team

 

 

Good afternoon Patrick

I'd like to confirm I have been in touch with the Ashburton District Council and they have agreed to accept transfer of your request.
This is the official notification of the transfer.
ADC will be in touch with you shortly to discuss your request.

Kind regards

Dave

Dave Allard  | Senior Government Relations Advisor
DDI: 027 201 8182
Level 4, Wellington Railway Station, Bunny Street, Wellington 6011 | PO Box 593, Wellington 6140, New Zealand

www.kiwirail.co.nz

-----Original Message-----
From: Dave Allard
Sent: Monday, 20 February 2023 5:18 pm
To: [FOI #21842 email]
Subject: RE: Official Information request - Bridge strike issues at Main South Line Bridge 43, "Tinwald Viaduct"

Good afternoon Patrick.

I'd like to acknowledge receipt of your request - just be aware we are considering a possible transfer to Ashburton District Council - as they are roading authority responsible.

Kind regards

Dave

Dave Allard  | Senior Government Relations Advisor
DDI: 027 201 8182
Level 4, Wellington Railway Station, Bunny Street, Wellington 6011 | PO Box 593, Wellington 6140, New Zealand

www.kiwirail.co.nz

-----Original Message-----
From: Patrick Dunford <[FOI #21842 email]>
Sent: Thursday, 16 February 2023 8:46 am
To: KiwiRail <[email address]>
Subject: Official Information request - Bridge strike issues at Main South Line Bridge 43, "Tinwald Viaduct"

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Dear KiwiRail,

What measures have currently or previously been proposed to address bridge strike issues at Main South Line Bridge 43, the so-called "Tinwald Viaduct"?

Yours faithfully,

Patrick Dunford

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Good morning Patrick.

We are involved in the discussion of course (as FYI we actually met with Council two weeks ago to discuss the matter).
But we're not the authority in charge of the roading - thus any response is best to come from ADC.

Cheers
Dave

Dave Allard  | Senior Government Relations Advisor
DDI: 027 201 8182
Level 4, Wellington Railway Station, Bunny Street, Wellington 6011 | PO Box 593, Wellington 6140, New Zealand

www.kiwirail.co.nz

-----Original Message-----
From: Patrick Dunford <[FOI #21842 email]>
Sent: Saturday, 25 February 2023 8:46 pm
To: Dave Allard <[email address]>
Subject: RE: Official Information request - Bridge strike issues at Main South Line Bridge 43, "Tinwald Viaduct" - Transfer

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Dear Dave Allard,

Am I to believe that kiwirail has absolutely no interest in taking any sort of action to address the issue of bridge strikes at this particular location?

Yours sincerely,

Patrick Dunford

-----Original Message-----

Good afternoon Patrick

I'd like to confirm I have been in touch with the Ashburton District Council and they have agreed to accept transfer of your request.
This is the official notification of the transfer.
ADC will be in touch with you shortly to discuss your request.

Kind regards

Dave

Dave Allard | Senior Government Relations Advisor
DDI: 027 201 8182
Level 4, Wellington Railway Station, Bunny Street, Wellington 6011 | PO Box 593, Wellington 6140, New Zealand

www.kiwirail.co.nz

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Hi Patrick - that should all be covered off in the official response coming from ADC.

Cheers
Dave

Dave Allard  | Senior Government Relations Advisor
DDI: 027 201 8182
Level 4, Wellington Railway Station, Bunny Street, Wellington 6011 | PO Box 593, Wellington 6140, New Zealand

www.kiwirail.co.nz

-----Original Message-----
From: Patrick Dunford <[FOI #21842 email]>
Sent: Wednesday, 1 March 2023 10:28 pm
To: Dave Allard <[email address]>
Subject: RE: Official Information request - Bridge strike issues at Main South Line Bridge 43, "Tinwald Viaduct" - Transfer

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Dear Dave Allard,

Perhaps I can rephrase the question? What suggestions or ideas have been considered by Kiwirail as options to address the bridge strike issue?

Yours sincerely,

Patrick Dunford

-----Original Message-----

Good morning Patrick.

We are involved in the discussion of course (as FYI we actually met with Council two weeks ago to discuss the matter).
But we're not the authority in charge of the roading - thus any response is best to come from ADC.

Cheers
Dave

Dave Allard | Senior Government Relations Advisor
DDI: 027 201 8182
Level 4, Wellington Railway Station, Bunny Street, Wellington 6011 | PO Box 593, Wellington 6140, New Zealand

www.kiwirail.co.nz

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Patrick

 

What measures have currently or previously been proposed to address bridge
strike issues at Main South Line Bridge 43, the so-called "Tinwald
Viaduct"?

 

The current signage prior to and at the viaduct has been in place for
several years (at least since 2008). The height displayed was changed from
2.55m to 2.39m in approximately 2010.

 

 

Reviewing the signage it is proposed to upgrade the signs at the viaduct
with larger full width signs as below.

 

 

Also, in discussion with Waka Kotahi, propose to install information signs
in advance of the viaduct in the format as follows (with the 2.39m height
restriction).

 

These are planned to be in addition and located prior to the current
warning signs. Also plan to have a sign located on Melcombe St 800m in
advance of the viaduct.

 

 

KiwiRail is reviewing the proposed signs at the viaduct because they are
attached to the rail bridge. We are awaiting feedback from KiwiRail before
proceeding.

 

Regards

 

Mark

 

 

Mark Chamberlain  |  Roading Manager 
DDI 03 307 7772  | M 0275559375

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