All tracks connecting Boundary Rd to Spicer Park have been closed after significant storm damage left trees unstable and branches at risk of falling.
Porirua City Council announced the closures this week following safety assessments in the Rangituhi and Spicer Park area. The closures apply to all trails intersecting Boundary Rd down to Spicer Park and will remain in place until further notice.
Affected tracks include Spicer Link, The Doctor, Crash Palace and Tumeke.
Council said recent inspections identified numerous dangerous trees and unstable branches throughout the park.
“For your safety, these tracks must remain closed while specialist teams work to remove the hazards,” the council said in a statement.
Maintenance crews are now assessing and clearing the damaged areas. The council has urged walkers, runners and mountain bikers to respect all closure signage and barriers.
Entering closed areas puts both members of the public and maintenance crews at risk, the council said.
No timeframe has yet been given for when the tracks will reopen. Updates will be provided once the area is deemed safe.