Plans for the cockleshell-shaped cultural centre in the Harbour Basin have been deferred. PHOTO: ANIMATION RESEARCHRevised plans for Dunedin’s waterfront, which aim to reduce costs, have been fleshed out in technical documents released by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. But the paperwork also highlighted the challenges still to overcome, including traffic in an area that could result in a roading shake-up, including removing one of the Jetty St Bridge’s ramps. One example was the option of developing a playground just back from the Steamer Basin cross-wharf, where the proposed eco-tourism centre building would eventually be built. A cost estimates report — largely redacted — did include a section on contingencies to cover unforeseen costs, which noted some key technical and environmental risks ahead.

Source: Otago Daily Times January 24, 2020 15:22 UTC