The Edwardian lattice-truss steelwork footbridge across the railway line at Ravensbourne, in Dunedin, has reopened.
Closed since 2009, the "significant landmark" would again provide safe crossing, Chalmers Community Board chairwoman Jan Tucker said, after a wet but successful re-opening ceremony at the weekend.
Believed to be one of the few examples of its kind remaining in New Zealand, the bridge required $96,000 of refurbishment, including replacement of its deck and handrails.
The work followed a strong push from the Chalmers Community Board to have the bridge preserved because of its heritage value, after repairs were delayed as the Dunedin City Council, Otago Regional Council and KiwiRail wrangled over ownership and responsibility for the repair bill.
The city council eventually voted last year to accept responsibility for the bridge.
