Auckland Transport under fire for following 'do minimum' advice given by engineering expertsCHRIS McKEEN/Stuff Birkenhead slip gets biggerAuckland Transport followed "do minimum" advice to save $300,000 - that decision may have cost ratepayers $3.85 million. Auckland Transport were given three options: A "do minimum" option of monitoring the area, a reinforced soil structure, and a retaining wall. Within three weeks of Auckland Transport putting the fence up, the whole back end collapsed. Within three weeks of Auckland Transport putting the fence up, the whole back end collapsed. A joint statement from Auckland Council and Auckland Transport defend the actions taken by staff.

Source: Stuff March 02, 2018 22:26 UTC