Wellington's most contentious cycleway faces further delays as the city council works on a plan to attract more central government funding. A recent Wellington City Council report updating progress on various cycleway projects throughout the city noted The Parade section in Island Bay had "major risks" and required intervention. READ MORE:* Options revealed to connect Wellington's Island Bay cycleway to Basin Reserve* Island Bay cycleway construction put off until late 2019 for Government funding* Wellington City Council seeks $24m from Government as Island Bay cycleway cost increases* More tacks found scattered on Island Bay cyclewayShe said a recent briefing showed that the southern connection cycleway network, including The Parade, was "off track and not going to happen for the foreseeable future". KEVIN STENT/STUFF A $6m redevelopment of the Island Bay cycleway is on hold. SUPPLIED/GOOGLE Progress on the Island Bay cycleway could be dependent on what happens in Berhampore and Newtown.

Source: Stuff December 22, 2019 03:11 UTC