Te hōtaka whakahoro mō ngā papanoho i pāngia e te āwhā i te tau 2023
Deconstruction programme for 2023 storm-affected properties
Last updated: 31 May 2024
Land purchased in the Category 3 property buy-out process belongs to Auckland Council.
Removing damaged buildings
Once the buy-out process for a property is complete and ownership is transferred, building removal can take place. The options include:
- relocation
- deconstruction
- demolition.
First, contractors need to complete asbestos surveys and disconnect services.
Each property is assessed to find the best removal option to reduce future risk. The
Recovery Office and
Waste Solutions team will work with a number of different companies to deliver the deconstruction programme.
Our
waste policy commits us to ensure the deconstruction process generates the least possible amount of landfill waste. Where possible, we will remove homes in clusters to minimise disruption.
Our community partners from Waste Solutions will help us to recycle and reuse building materials where possible.
You should know
The deconstruction process began in late March for Muriwai properties where the buy-out process is complete.
Deconstruction process steps
Our three-step flowchart showing steps in the deconstruction process
Future land use
We are working on a policy to ensure the appropriate use of storm-impacted land. For some properties, this may take several years.
The land could be used for:
- stormwater management, as part of
blue-green networks
- neighbouring parkland
- improving storm resilience for neighbouring properties
- redevelopment, where possible.
The Governing Body has approved several temporary guidelines on the future of land purchased as part of the categorisation process. Visit Auckland Council sets direction for future use of purchased land to learn more.
Deconstruction process in Muriwai
Our video highlights the process of deconstructing Category 3 homes in Muriwai.
Read the
full transcript of the video.
What happens to deconstruction material
This video highlights the process of reusing deconstruction material from storm-affected homes.
Read the
full transcript of the video.
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