Long journey with mighty reward

The development of the Clyde and Renfrew Sts site began with the demolition of Hotel South Otago,...
The development of the Clyde and Renfrew Sts site began with the demolition of Hotel South Otago, known locally as The Southy, in October 2022. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
Early stages of the kitchen being built. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
Early stages of the kitchen being built. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
Calder Group lays concrete for Arches in November last year. PHOTO: CLUTHA LEADER FILES
Calder Group lays concrete for Arches in November last year. PHOTO: CLUTHA LEADER FILES
Clutha Concrete starts the pour for the back carpark earlier this week. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
Clutha Concrete starts the pour for the back carpark earlier this week. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Clutha Licensing Trust is putting the final touches on Arches, a new gastro-pub located at the intersection of Clyde and Renfrew Sts. The new venue has been many years in the making beginning with the demolition of The Southy in October 2022. The Clutha Leader looks back on the progress.