Vintage cars were driven across the Pyramid Bridge when it was officially opened on Friday. READ MORE:* New Pyramid Bridge stood up to Southland floods* Pyramid Bridge replacement 'miles ahead of schedule'* Questions raised about Pyramid Bridge replacement* Residents wait for water to be reconnected following bridge collapseHaving the bridge replaced was a good thing for the fire brigade and emergency services, and for businesses in the district, he said. The New Zealand Transport Agency had approved $6.8 million for the project, which ended up costing $4.66m. Gore District Council roading asset manager Peter Standring said “that was our biggest yahoo moment”. Kavinda Herath/Stuff Southland district mayor Gary Tong, Gore district mayor Tracy Hicks and NZ Transport Agency regional relationships director Jim Harland cut the ribbon to officially open the Pyramid Bridge.

Source: Stuff June 26, 2020 05:37 UTC