New bus shelters for Havelock
You won’t get wet if you’re waiting for a bus in Havelock thanks to the efforts of Council’s Small Townships Programme and the local Lions Club.
Two bus shelters - one to link with the north-bound intercity bus service and the other to service the school bus service – have been installed on the town’s Main Road.
The community had long held the vision for shelters to be installed Marlborough Sounds Ward Councillor Barbara Faulls said.
“It is very satisfying to see them in place and in use, particularly with the cooler weather upon us,” she said. “The financial contribution from the Havelock Lions alongside feedback from the Havelock business community has been invaluable.”
The project was championed by the Lions Club who provided some funds for the project – starting back in 2018 when they held a book sale which raised $5500.
Secretary Ian Cameron said there had been much positive feedback about the bus shelters.
“We are delighted that all those Havelock people who supported our book sales and made donations to provide locals and tourists with a bus shelter can now see we have this facility,” he said.