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Waka bridge is taking shape, will be ready for summer

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The waka is emerging. 

After a wait due to Covid-19-related issues, the large waka or 1000-year walkway bridge is taking shape above Kaiti Beach Rd. 

On Monday and Tuesday, a ramp and the waka hull, prow and stern were installed. 

When all installation work of the main structure is completed, further work such as the addition of safety railings, a staircase, lighting and a new fo...


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Tanya Hawthorne
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13 September 2024
I think this is awesome. People come from all over the world to see our region and learn about our history....and to see the sun come up first!
Despite all the naysayers we really do live in a very beautiful and unique part of the world.
It is so good to see the Cook landing monument being acknowledged and it being easily accessible. The road is quite dodgy to cross with all the trucks so a bridge from Kaiti hill is perfect.
This is something useful that is an asset for our town. I am looking forward to walking over it.
Our Kaiti hill tracks are my favourite places to walk in Gizzy. We are very lucky to have it right on our doorstep.

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