City council transport operations manager Steffan Thomas told Bay Harbour News in April the 85-year-old shelter on Main Rd was likely to be repaired and re-opened before the end of September.
However, he now says further design work on the maintenance and strengthening of the shelter is required, which will then need to be signed off by the city council heritage team.
In January, the Redcliffs Residents Association was critical of the progress made on the shelter after the city council closed it the month before due to earthquake vulnerability.
Now association chairwoman Christine Toner says she is “very disappointed” city council staff did not keep their word to have it finished by September.
She said the association was not told about the delay.
Said Ms Toner: “We would like it to be given priority. It’s a precious piece of equipment and one of the few historic treasures we have left on the waterfront.
Said Linwood-Central-Heathcote Community Board member Darrell Latham: “It is desirable that the public is kept in the loop when the tram shelter is due for opening.
“If for whatever reason there is a change of time line, it is much better to keep them informed.”
Meanwhile, there are concerns a 97-year-old tram shelter in Sumner has become a safety hazard. City council staff will consult with the community board and other interested parties on whether to remove or repair the structure at the corner of Main Rd and Nayland St. Depending on which option is chosen, funding for work would need to be requested in the next Long Term Plan.
