Levin trig walk to close for more than a year for logging

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The popular Trig Road Walkway east of Levin will close for more than a year due to logging, but an alternative track is available.

The popular Trig Road Walkway east of Levin will close for more than a year due to logging, but an alternative track is available.

The walkway, which features walking and biking tracks, and access to the Tararua Forest Park via Kohitere Forest, will close from January 9 to mid 2024 as the trees are ready for harvest.

Logging of the 94-hectare block is scheduled to take 18 months.

When the work is completed the walkway will reopen for cyclists and walkers.

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The Horowhenua District Council’s parks and property manager Arthur Nelson said: “The Kohitere Forest area is a very popular walking and cycling spot for Horowhenua residents and visitors.

“[The] council is liaising with the private forestry owners to ensure access to the trig remains available.

“While trig road will be closed for logging, Forest Enterprises will provide alternative access for the duration of the logging operation to the summit of trig through the Grey Bush Track.

Car parking will be available on Gladstone Rd at the entrance to the track, Nelson said.

“We would like to remind our community that this walkway is situated on private property and it’s a privilege to use.

“Please observe all signage to ensure this popular recreational resource remains available for public access.”