Date:
23 Jul 2026,
5.30PM – 8.00PM
duration:
2 hrs 30 mins
Venue:
McKenzie & Co
Address:
C1-01/19 Grant Road
Queenstown
Cost:
Free event
Register Add to Calendar 2026-07-23 17:30:00 2026-07-23 20:00:00 Pacific/Auckland Skippers Canyon Bridge presentation

Several bridges have been assessed recently and found to be below modern loading standards, including the historic Skippers Canyon Suspension Bridge.

Come along to hear from the engineers involved in these assessments and learn how these critical decisions are made.

  • Networking from 5PM.
  • Presentation from 6PM to 7PM. 

Engineering New Zealand will provide drinks and nibbles prior to the event.

McKenzie & Co Engineering New Zealand hello@engineeringnz.org

Join the Central Otago Branch to hear about the latest developments with Central Otago's historic bridges from Derek Chinn FEngNZ, Principal Engineer at Stantec Queenstown.

Several bridges have been assessed recently and found to be below modern loading standards, including the historic Skippers Canyon Suspension Bridge.

Come along to hear from the engineers involved in these assessments and learn how these critical decisions are made.

  • Networking from 5PM.
  • Presentation from 6PM to 7PM. 

Engineering New Zealand will provide drinks and nibbles prior to the event.

Presenters

Central Otago Branch