Hokitika's 'Instagram-famous' Gorge swing bridge is being shut down in six weeks, because of safety concerns
Hokitika's 'Instagram-famous' Gorge swing bridge is being shut down in six weeks, because of safety concerns
23 August 2023
Westland District Council's Karl Jackson says although almost every part's been replaced over the past decade, there's an increasing risk of structural failure.
Development West Coast chief executive Heath Milne says the bridge has brought the area tens of thousands of visitors - but this is the right decision.
He says safety is paramount.
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