Tauranga City Council is preparing Waikorire/Pilot Bay for a busy summer season with essential maintenance works scheduled from Monday 10 November to Friday 21 November 2025.
Sand replenishment will take place along Pilot Bay to restore areas affected by coastal erosion caused by weather events. This annual activity helps maintain the beach’s appeal and usability for locals and visitors alike.
Sand will be sourced from local sediment and delivered by truck, with work focused on a 500-metre stretch between Commons Avenue and Salisbury Avenue.
To ensure public safety, this area will be fenced off during the works. Temporary traffic management will be in place weekdays from 7am to 5pm, and some parking spaces near Salisbury Wharf and The Mall will be unavailable. Subject to favourable weather conditions, the works may be completed as early as Friday 14 November.
Seawall repairs will also be carried out during this time to address wear and tear along the Pilot Bay foreshore. These works will focus on a small section of seawall near the Mount Ocean Sports Club and Pilot Bay Fish and Chip shop.
The repairs will include installing new mesh over broken wire sections and spraying concrete into gaps to prevent water washing in and washing away material under the footpath. These repairs are a temporary solution to help make the area safer for summer while a long-term renewal plan is developed.
Council only undertakes seawall repairs where needed to protect critical council infrastructure, such as footpaths, roads, and underground services — ensuring public spaces and essential services remain safe and usable.
To support the seawall repair works, half of the Salisbury Wharf carpark will be closed to safely accommodate equipment and materials.
These works are weather-dependent. For updates, visit:
letstalk.tauranga.govt.nz/pilot-bay-sand
letstalk.tauranga.govt.nz/pilot-bay-seawall