New bridge appears at stormwater swale
Eagle-eyed residents may have spied a new blue bridge near Victoria Road in Cambridge.
A blue pedestrian bridge has been completed and anticipation is building for the accompanying shared footpath, due to be completed in early 2020.
The bridge spans the Victoria Road stormwater swale and carries water and wastewater pipes to allow development of the adjacent land.
Programme manager Robin Walker said the shared footpath is eagerly awaited by community.
“We’ve had a spate of enthusiastic walkers and cyclists keen to get onto the bridge and shared path but we can’t open it for public use yet,” he said.
“As soon as Cambridge Oaks has completed its part of the development, connecting the path to Swayne Road, we’ll let the public know it’s ready for use.”
This will be a great asset for the community to enjoy.”
Cambridge north is a hive of activity, with Council putting the inground infrastructure in place to allow for future growth.
To date, Council has completed a stormwater pond near Victoria Road and the initial stages of a series of stormwater swales which will eventually extend through to just before the Hautapu Rugby Club.
A similar swale is being constructed by Cambridge Oaks which will extend through to Swayne Road.
The swales are designed to effectively manage stormwater and are used throughout Waipa¯ district.