Work has begun on the installation of a concrete pathway, which will provide a smoother ride for users of the metalled pathway that links the river walkway at the Taruheru River end of Grey St with the river end of Derby St.
The decision to upgrade from a metal surface to concrete was based on its high usage by pedestrians, cyclists and those on mobility scooters.
In 2020, the council metalled the unformed pathway alignment between Derby St and Grey St to assess pedestrian usage.
The upcoming upgrade will involve construction of a 3m wide concrete path that will extend from the end of Derby St to the end of Grey St. Overhead path lights will also be installed.
The council’s community lifelines director, Tim Barry, said the look and feel of the new pathway will be similar to the path heading back towards the Peel St bridge.
The council will also fix up the footpath that connects to the Derby St footbridge.
The council is working closely with Mitre 10 on this project, and the proposed path will be aligned with the existing path and provide access to the Mitre 10 carpark.
