Ross Creek work on track

A helicopter helps Dunedin City Council contractors take another step towards the completion of the $8.6million Ross Creek Reservoir refurbishment project yesterday as it lifts gravel into place to rebuild the footbridge below the dam embankment.

Council contract delivery manager Chris Jones said yesterday the new footbridge, required after the demolition of the former, deteriorated one, was on schedule for completion in October.

Artwork would be installed on the dam face next year.

The track from School Creek ford to the reservoir is closed while the bridge is being constructed, he said.