Dunedin's race to be ready for Santa parade leaves inner city residents struggling for sleep
Hi neighbours. Residents in Dunedin’s CBD are struggling to sleep as a major city upgrade gathers pace.
Construction on some sections of George St – the city’s premier shopping street – is going 24/7 before work pauses for the annual Dunedin Santa Parade, this Sunday.
Normally, construction on the $51 million CBD project, which includes a $23m three waters’ upgrade, had been restricted to weekdays, but that changed over the weekend as contractors race to finish before the parade.
The Dunedin Santa Parade, now in its 25th year, is Otago's largest free public event. The annual parade route runs along George St, starting from the intersection with Regent Rd, and travels through the Octagon before finishing in Moray Place.
Read the full story from reporter Hamish McNeilly here and share your thoughts below.
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