The SH1 Cambridge to Piarere project is a proposed 16-kilometre expressway improvement, being delivered across two separate packages. This includes an extension to the existing expressway and delivery of a new dual carriageway highway, with scope details of each package set out below.
The Online Section scope of works comprises:
- a 6.4-kilometre extension to the existing four-lane Waikato Expressway
- local road and service road extensions
- a grade separated interchange at Karāpiro
- two overpass bridges
- stormwater soakage areas
- a shared path, and
- landscaping works.
Key Dates
| Jun 2026 | Stage One RFT Open: Online Section |
| Jun 2026 | Stage One RFT Close: Online Section |
| Jun 2026 | Stage Two RFT Open: Online Section |
| Sep 2026 | Stage Two RFT Close: Online Section |
| Nov 2026 | Expected Preferred Bidder Announced: Online Section |
| Dec 2026 | Expected Contract Award: Online Section |
Procurement
| Procuring Agency: | New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi |
PROJECT HISTORY
| Jun 2026 | The NZTA commenced procurement for the SH1 Cambridge to Piarere – Online Section by opening a Request for Tenders process, closing 24 June. The RFT documents set out the procurement timeline for the Online Section, and confirmed the full project scope for the Online and Offline Sections. |
Sector
Road
Procurement approach
Unconfirmed |
Location
New Zealand |
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