Whakawhirinaki: The Silverstream Water Bridge and Shared Path is really starting to take shape!

This project is part of our wider work with Greater Wellington to improve the region’s drinking water network so it’s safer and more resilient The crew have made steady progress, with the project on track to be completed by mid-2025.

The crew reached a key milestone recently, completing the bridge’s first of three steel spans! Over the last few months, the first 40m span on the western side of Hutt River has been gradually assembled in place on the bridge.

Once the final bolts are secured, the crew will move to the eastern side of the river and assemble the 60m span for the eastern side of the bridge over the next few months before installation.

The final section is the third central 120m arched span. This span, weighing at 155 tonne, will also be assembled on site and lifted into place.

Want to learn more about this mahi? Head to https://www.wellingtonwater.co.nz/…/silverstream…/…

Wellington Water submitted this article to The Upper Hutt Connection.

30/04/24