Bridge to Better: A look back at what’s been achieved so far
As the enabling works for the Bridge to Better project draw to a close and contractors move out of Bridge Street East, we’re taking stock of what has been completed over the past few months.
Since work began in mid-October, the focus has been on underground services and getting the street ready for the major upgrade starting in February 2026. Crews have been carrying out works that will make the main construction process smoother and less disruptive.
Nelson City Council’s Executive Director Delivery Alec Louverdis says with the works in the eastern block wrapping up last week two weeks ahead of schedule, the project is in a good position heading into next year. “We want to extend a big thankyou to everyone in and around Bridge Street for their extreme patience over the past few months. It’s been a very busy period with deep trenching, drilling and service relocations, and we appreciate how understanding people have been while crews have been on site. Finishing the eastern works ahead of schedule has been a real team effort, and the cooperation from businesses and the wider community has played a big part in that.
“This is a significant upgrade for the city, and while we’re only at the beginning, doing this early work now puts us in a much stronger position heading into the main build. We know the disruption isn’t always easy, but the outcome will be worth it, and we’re confident the effort now will help the main construction run more smoothly next year.”
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