Inspecting the aging Albert Town bridge is (left) Albert Town resident Bruce Hebbard and Albert Town Community Association chairman Jim Cowie. Photo: Simon HendersonAlbert Town bridge is an "earthquake disaster waiting to happen", the Albert Town Community Association says. Chairman Jim Cowie said the bridge dated from 1930 and was on "very, very shaky ground". "As a result of this screening, no further detailed seismic assessment was deemed necessary for the Albert Town bridge." A QLDC spokeswoman said NZTA was entirely responsible for funding the Albert Town bridge as it was on the NZTA network.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 18, 2019 00:45 UTC