Whakatane Engineers ∙ Scientists

Services Offered by LDE Whakatāne Engineers

• Geotechnical Investigation and Slope Stability: We offer in-depth site investigations to determine soil and slope stability, vital for ensuring the safety of residential and infrastructure developments. Projects like the Erepiti Landslide highlight our ability to deliver effective geotechnical solutions.
• Coastal and Marine Engineering: With experience in projects like Blacks Beach Coastal Protection, we provide coastal engineering services to protect Whakatāne’s coastline from erosion and other environmental impacts, ensuring the long-term stability of the coastal areas.
• Road Infrastructure and Landslide Repair: Our team has extensive experience in road and infrastructure projects, such as the East Coast Road Drop-Out Repair, ensuring that transport links remain safe and resilient. We deliver rapid response services to stabilize and repair essential infrastructure impacted by natural events.
• Environmental and Wastewater Management: We support local communities by providing environmental compliance services and developing sustainable wastewater solutions, as seen in projects like the Mahia Wastewater Treatment Ponds. Our solutions help meet both community needs and environmental standards.
• Renewable Energy Support: With projects like the Harapaki Wind Farm Geotechnical Assessments, we assist in renewable energy projects by providing geotechnical expertise to ensure safe and reliable foundations for wind turbines, contributing to the region’s energy sustainability.

Whakatāne Project Experience

Our Whakatāne office has been involved in several impactful projects across the region, showcasing our capabilities and adaptability in addressing a variety of engineering challenges:

• Blacks Beach Coastal Protection: LDE played a vital role in the coastal protection works at Blacks Beach, helping mitigate erosion and ensure the safety and stability of the surrounding infrastructure. Our team developed resilient solutions to counteract natural coastal processes, protecting valuable land and property.
• East Coast Road Drop-Out Repair: We provided critical engineering services to repair and stabilize a major road drop-out along the East Coast Road. Our work ensured the restoration of safe transport links and improved the road’s resilience against future environmental stresses.
• Harapaki Wind Farm Geotechnical Assessments: Our geotechnical engineers conducted assessments for the Harapaki Wind Farm, evaluating soil stability and providing recommendations for turbine foundations. This work was crucial in supporting renewable energy initiatives in the region.
• Erepiti Landslide: We provided geotechnical investigation and slope stabilization services for the Erepiti Landslide project, ensuring the safe remediation of a significant landslide area. Our expertise helped mitigate risk and ensured the safety of nearby infrastructure.
• Mahia Wastewater Treatment Ponds: We contributed to the design and implementation of wastewater treatment ponds at Mahia, improving wastewater management for the local community. This project underscored our commitment to supporting sustainable infrastructure in the Eastern Bay of Plenty.