Town barred from bridge, developer blames health and safety lawsALDEN WILLIAMS/FAIRFAX NZ The bridge at Pegasus Town crosses a lake, and is one of its most iconic features. Todd Property cited "very strict" new health and safety laws, which meant organisations had to emphasise public safety on their property. The large swing-bridge at the centre of North Canterbury's Pegasus town was chained off without warning on Monday, along with a smaller pedestrian bridge. The town's developer, Todd Property Group, said it closed the bridges after receiving a written complaint that they were slippery due to ice from recent frosts. Ian Lennie, chair of the Pegasus residents' association, said there had been a negative reaction to the closure from residents on social media.

Source: Stuff July 15, 2016 06:33 UTC