A cyclist on Thursday rides along some of the newly laid seal on Bateup Rd in Richmond. Sealing work has started as a multimillion-dollar upgrade of Bateup Rd in Richmond, near Nelson, enters its final stages. The project, originally due to be completed in March, was now scheduled to finish mid-June. READ MORE:* Bateup Rd widening project at Richmond faces increases in time, cost* Road widening work to help cater for growth at Richmond South* TDC, developers plan south Richmond infrastructure as demand for building sites exceeds supplyBRADEN FASTIER/STUFF The upgrade of Bateup Rd is expected to be completed in the next few weeks. Power lines will be moved underground and new fibre-optic cables laid as part of the project while a new water main will provide a future connection between the Richmond Water Treatment Plant and a planned new reservoir at Richmond South.

Source: Stuff May 17, 2019 00:45 UTC