Rimutaka Tunnel

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:cave
gptkbp:academic_programs gptkb:New_Zealand_Railways
gptkbp:accessibility Open to public traffic
gptkbp:awards Recognized for design excellence
gptkbp:challenges Steep terrain
gptkbp:climate_impact Closed during severe weather
gptkbp:closure_type Occasional for maintenance
gptkbp:community_events Local festivals held nearby
gptkbp:community_feedback Generally positive
gptkbp:community_impact Improved connectivity
gptkbp:connects gptkb:Upper_Hutt
Wairarapa
gptkbp:construction_cost Approximately NZD 1 million
gptkbp:construction_material Reinforced concrete
gptkbp:construction_method Tunnel boring machine used
gptkbp:construction_started gptkb:1949
gptkb:1954
gptkbp:cultural_significance Local heritage site
gptkbp:design Cut and cover
gptkbp:elevation 460 meters above sea level
gptkbp:emergency_exits Planned routes available
gptkbp:emergency_services gptkb:Yes
Coordinated with local authorities
gptkbp:enforces Occasional accidents reported
gptkbp:environmental_concerns Surrounding areas protected
gptkbp:environmental_impact Minimal
gptkbp:features Single bore
gptkbp:future_plans Upgrade proposals
gptkbp:geological_features Basalt rock formations
gptkbp:has_public_transport Bus routes available
gptkbp:has_toll No
gptkbp:historical_event Site of significant transport developments
gptkbp:historical_significance Part of the original railway route
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Rimutaka Tunnel
gptkbp:land_use Recreational activities nearby
gptkbp:landmark gptkb:Yes
gptkbp:length 8.5 kilometers
gptkbp:lighting Artificial lighting installed
gptkbp:local_economy Boosted tourism and trade
gptkbp:location gptkb:New_Zealand
gptkbp:maintenance NZ Transport Agency
gptkbp:opened gptkb:1955
gptkb:Governor
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Wellington_Region
gptkbp:passenger_traffic Approximately 10,000 vehicles per day
Implemented during peak hours
Traffic lights at entrances
gptkbp:preservation_efforts Maintained as a heritage site
gptkbp:related_vehicle Regularly maintained
gptkbp:renovation Ongoing maintenance work
gptkbp:replaced_by Rimutaka Incline Railway
gptkbp:safety Regular inspections conducted
gptkbp:safety_features Ventilation system
gptkbp:significance Transport infrastructure
gptkbp:surrounding_area gptkb:Rimutaka_Range
gptkbp:tourist_attraction gptkb:Yes
gptkbp:upgrades Considered for expansion.
gptkbp:used_by Road traffic
gptkbp:wing_configuration Road tunnel
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Old_Rimutaka_Incline
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7