Historic Kopu Bridge to be repaired and opened to pedestrians, cyclistsTeresa Ramsey/Stuff Kopu Bridge and Community Trust has been handed ownership of the historic Kopu Bridge. Supplied NZTA signs over ownership of the Kopu Bridge to the Kopu Bridge and Community Trust on March 18. READ MORE:* Old Kopu Bridge an eyesore and must go - MP* Old Kopu bridge issue divides community* Alternative plan for old Kopu bridge mootedIf within the five years the trust indicates that they cannot manage the project, NZTA can take back ownership of the bridge. Teresa Ramsey/Stuff The Kopu Bridge and Community Trust is now financially responsible for the old Kopu Bridge, which hasn't been maintained for six years. Teresa Ramsey/Stuff Kopu Bridge and Community Trust chair Ross Bayer, right, with trustee Kim Buchanan at the historic Kopu Bridge.

Source: Stuff March 18, 2018 23:56 UTC