Gondola vision presented to Nelson Council

The group behind the multi-million-dollar vision of a gondola ride in Nelson says it has captured the public’s imagination.

Local Graeme Leadbeater is among the volunteers with the concept of a skyride from Railtown up to Morning Mountain.

He was speaking after a presentation to the city and is thrilled councillors appear interested in the amenity which would open access to upper-elevation recreation year-round.

He says they will move slowly on this, and in conjunction with the community.

The group is seeking $25,000 from the city and the RDCK, to be matched by the CBT, for a $100,000 feasibility study.

The project could cost up to $25 million.

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