A wharf in Mount Maunganui has been temporarily closed after structural issues requiring major repair work were identified.

According to the Tauranga City Council website, Salisbury Wharf would be closed for up to 10 weeks while the council carries out structural repairs following an inspection that flagged safety concerns.

The works involve the removal and replacement of key structural elements, including piles, joists and bearers that were found in poor condition during assessments.

Repairs began on Monday and were expected to take about 8–10 weeks to complete, the council’s website said.

During this period, Salisbury Wharf would remain closed to ensure public safety while construction activity was carried out.

The council said parking spaces in the nearby car park would also be temporarily fenced off during concrete pours, with about two to three pours expected, each lasting up to three hours.

Salisbury Wharf will be closed for up to 10 weeks while the Tauranga City Council carries out structural repairs. Photo / Zoe Blake

Visitors and marine users were advised to expect occasional noise and vibration throughout the project.

To minimise disruption, alternative access points have been provided, including Beacon Wharf pontoon at 50 Dive Crescent, The Strand middle pontoon, and The Strand south pontoon, the council said.

The Pilot Bay boat ramp at the base of Mauao remains closed indefinitely as geotechnical engineers continue to assess ongoing slip hazards in the area.

Tauranga City Council was approached for additional comment.

Kaitlyn Morrell is a journalist for the Bay of Plenty Times and Rotorua Daily Post. She has lived in the region for several years and studied journalism at Massey University.