Work under way on Ashbuton’s second bridge business case
From local democracy reporter Jonathan Leask:
------------------
Work is under way on the business case for the proposed second bridge over the Ashburton River in Ashburton.
Stantec has started work on the detailed business case for the second urban bridge at the Chalmers Ave site and is expected to be completed by July to be submitted to Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency in August.
McCann said Stantec was already preparing for the topographic and geotechnical surveys would be commencing in the near future.
“They do all site investigation, survey work, geotech work, preliminary design, landscape architect, drainage storm water - it’s actual design.”
All that work will produce a detailed design that will be used to determine the cost of the second bridge for Waka Kotahi to consider.
“[The project] is at the point where they need a design to do a cost estimate which is a big part of it so they need to do all that work to work out what it’s going to cost,” council roading manager Mark Chamberlain said.
It is the third stage of the business case and follows the decision to progress with the second urban Ashburton bridge off Chalmers Ave and linking south via a new road to Grahams Rd.
Chalmers Ave was preferred over a duplicate State Highway 1 bridge off West St.
The council has budgeted $7.5m in the long-term plan for its anticipated share of the cost of construction.
Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙
One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.
So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?
-
60% Yes, supporting people is important!
-
25.7% No, individuals should take responsibility
-
14.3% ... It is complicated
Poll: Do you have a go-to adverse-weather checklist for your family? ☔⚠️
As reported in the Press, the same low-pressure system that lashed the North Island over the weekend is now making its way south, bringing heavy rain and strong winds with it. It’s a soggy start to the week for many of us.
With more wild weather on the cards, we’re curious: do you have a go-to adverse-weather checklist for your family? Or are you more of a “grab the torches and hope for the best” household?
-
42.1% Yes - we like to be prepared
-
42.1% Nah
-
15.8% This is on my to-do list!
A Neighbourly Riddle! Don’t Overthink It… Or Do?😜
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!
If you multiply this number by any other number, the answer will always be the same. What number is this?
Loading…
