The NZ Transport Agency's replacement of Central Otago's Beaumont Bridge is expected to begin in late 2020. Photo: NZTAReplacement of the Beaumont Bridge could begin in late 2020 but there is still plenty of water to go under the bridge. An application for funding on the $20million project is the next step on the agency's checklist, following months of detailed planning and engagement with the community. Agency senior project manager Simon Underwood said an application for funding for construction was about to be submitted to the agency funding body, followed by a month-long assessment period. "Dependent on progress with property purchases required to build the new bridge, it could be under way late 2020," Mr Underwood said.

Source: Otago Daily Times October 10, 2019 15:33 UTC