12/02/2026
Out in the Kenepuru Sound, every metre of road we repair, every culvert we replace, and every retaining wall we build has one purpose, keeping remote homes and communities safely connected. At CMT Group, we’re working alongside Marlborough Roads and the wider recovery teams to strengthen the essential lifelines that support residents, families, farmers, and small businesses throughout this unique part of the Sounds.
From Moetapu Bay to Ohauparuparu Bay, our people have been working shoulder to shoulder across multiple active sites. Together, we’re tackling slip repairs, drainage upgrades, road retreats, retaining walls, and pavement reconstruction, all critical tasks that keep one way access routes safe and reliable for the communities who depend on them.
The progress being made throughout the Kenepuru corridor is the result of genuine teamwork between local contractors, Marlborough Roads, traffic management crews, engineers, and the residents who patiently navigate closures and delays. Our Site Manager, Adam Carrington, highlights this perfectly:
“I’d like to acknowledge all the great work happening behind the scenes. This week, Karan, one of our Project Engineers, stepped beyond his usual responsibilities to support the crew on site. His willingness to get hands on when the team needed it, is a strong example of the ownership, teamwork, and commitment that drive our projects in the Sounds. Exceptional effort.”
The Marlborough Roads Recovery Team, a joint venture between NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Marlborough Roads, Fulton Hogan and HEB Construction, was set up in August 2021 following the July storm to repair and restore the network. It has been one of the largest roading recovery projects in the country and is jointly funded by NZTA and the Marlborough District Council.
