Hugo Tunnel Trail - Arthurs Point, Queenstown
Client : Queenstown Trails and Wilson Contractors
Scope of Works : Installation of fall prevention barriers in challenging ground and access conditions
Getting out on the bikes this summer allowed us to check in on our recent fencing project along the Shotover River and the new Hugo Tunnel - Arthurs Point bike trail in Queenstown.
We began by installing and pull‑testing two trial posts near Tuckers Beach, achieving loads of 130kg+ without post failure. This confirmed that our drilling and bonding methodology would hold in the challenging sandy and silty river edge ground conditions.
From there, we constructed the first 8‑post fence, drilling each post 1750mm deep, installing Kee Klamp hardware, tensioned wire rope, and fully grouting the system in place.
With the method proven, our team moved through the Hugo Tunnel to build 13 additional fences along the lower section of the new bike track. Access was tight, the drill rig had to be tracked in on a 1.8T excavator, and the compressor pushed through by hand. A tracked tipper became our daily lifeline for transporting materials down the slope.
Across all sites we drilled, installed, and grouted 204 metres of fencing, including several sections built over stacked stone walls where grout socks were used to secure posts within irregular voids.
A challenging but rewarding project the local community will hopefully enjoy for years to come!
