Finally! Upokongaro cycle bridge launched across Whanganui River Posted on March 26, 2020 by IainW Whanganui’s new Upokongaro Bridge has finally been launched, just hours before New Zealand went into Covid-19 lockdown. High tide was at noon, the river was low and calm, and conditions […] Read more
Upokongaro Cycle Bridge project update Posted on February 23, 2020 by IainW Following discussions with the project contractor, Whanganui District Council has identified 25 March or the week commencing 5 April, 2020 as key dates this year that would be suitable for […] Read more
Castlecliff artwork blessing and celebration Posted on February 23, 2020 by IainW Everyone is welcome to attend a blessing and celebration for an engraved glass artwork, created by Castlecliff artist Claire Bell, which is being installed in the walls of a bus […] Read more
Upgrade signalled for Victoria Avenue / Glasgow Street traffic lights Posted on February 23, 2020 by IainW Whanganui District Council’s planned upgrade to the traffic signals at the intersection of Victoria Avenue and Glasgow Street will begin on Monday, 24 February 2020. The Council’s Senior Roading Engineer, […] Read more
Whanganui mayor accepts blame for delays to Upokongaro Cycle Bridge Posted on January 26, 2020 by IainW The Mayor of Whanganui says he accepts responsibility for delays in the construction of the Upokongaro Cycle Bridge on State Highway 4 – a crucial link in the Mountain to […] Read more
Crucial link in shared pathway network officially opened Posted on December 3, 2019 by IainW Minister of Transport, Hon. Phil Twyford today officially opened Whanganui’s 2.3 kilometre long Te Tuaiwi shared pathway, which runs from Whanganui Intermediate School to Whanganui City Bridge connecting Taupō Quay […] Read more
Somme Parade raised platform to improve safety Posted on November 12, 2019 by IainW Crossing Somme Parade at Cornmarket Reserve is set to become safer for pedestrians and shared pathway users with the addition of a raised platform. The section of Somme Parade between […] Read more
New Castlecliff bus shelter to feature images of nearby plant and insect life Posted on November 4, 2019 by IainW A bus shelter covered in art that represents the suburb it will serve is to be installed outside the Rangiora St library in Castlecliff. Glass on the shelter will be […] Read more