New bus interchange could cost $5 million

The planned bus interchange at Millers Acre could cost up to $5 million – more than $3 million higher the price originally estimated in 2022.

An expanded scope and rising construction costs are the main drivers of the increase from the original estimate of $1.4 million.

“The original eBus hub at Millers Acre, following support from council, has evolved into something bigger and more useful for our city,” says Nelson City Council’s group manager infrastructure, Alec Louverdis.

The planned interchange will have space for six eBuses are well as having the ability to cater to intercity buses.

“Alongside increases in construction costs, this change in scope means the cost will be more than originally estimated.”

Alec adds that while the exact impact on price was unknown, the change in scope is “significant” and so council is anticipating the cost to be between $2 million and $5 million.

The $5 million figure is the highest amount that

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