Auckland Council vote 'yes' on SkyPathSKYPATH/YouTube People will be able to bike or walk from Devonport to St Heliers via the proposed SkyPath, crossing the water under a new tube-like structure suspended beneath the Auckland Harbour Bridge. Auckland Council said provision would need to be made for SkyPath in its Annual Plan for 2017/18, and the Long-term Plan for 2018/28. The politicians have agreed that the $33m SkyPath should be funded by a public-private partnership (PPP), with Auckland Council underwriting the project to an agreed level. READ MORE:* Backers and foes of Auckland Harbour Bridge SkyPath both seeking support* Anti-SkyPath group claims there could be 'human crushes' on cycleway* Auckland Harbour Bridge's proposed SkyPath set for Environment Court battle"It's been wrung dry, but all the answers have been spat out every time," he said. SUPPLIED The design for SkyPath sees a tube-like structure suspended beneath the Harbour Bridge.

Source: Stuff July 21, 2016 02:49 UTC