While the demolition of the fire-damaged Thain's building continues, shops on the bottom block of Victoria Ave will be open for business as usual.
Over this weekend, vehicle and pedestrian access on the block between Taupo Quay and Ridgway St will be open as usual.
Between Monday, August 19 and Tuesday, August 20 access to Victoria Ave will be closed at the Taupo Quay intersection. The road will still be accessible via Ridgway St.
Pedestrian access will remain open on both sides of the road up to barriers that will be situated roughly at La Quattro on one side of the street and Stellar Bar on the other.