Wellington City to Sea bridge spared from demolition for now

Thursday 11 December 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Thu 11 Dec 2025, 2:49pm

Wellington City Councillors have voted to remove the City to Sea bridge from a previous demolition list. The decision to scrap the demolition follows concerns regarding seismic risks. The council will now review further options and costs while planning for the bridge's future.

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1. The PostThu 11 Dec 2025, 11:29am

   City to Sea Bridge officially removed from demo list (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldThu 11 Dec 2025, 11:42am

   Wellington’s City to Sea Bridge avoids demolition for now (opens in new tab)

3. RNZThu 11 Dec 2025, 12:45pm

   Wellington's City to Sea bridge saved from demolition - for now (opens in new tab)

4. StuffThu 11 Dec 2025, 2:49pm

   Controversial Wellington bridge spared demolition, for now (opens in new tab)