News from NZ National Party
The Labour government must immediately recommit to funding the new Melling Interchange after Stuff reported today that the project is at risk, National List MP based in Hutt South, Chris Bishop says.
“Hutt residents will be in disbelief at hearing the news that funding for Melling is again at risk. The project is critical for the future of the Hutt Valley and locals were told by Labour MPs all through 2020 that the project was fully-funded and due to commence in 2022.
“The government announced in January 2020 that Melling would be fully-funded as part of the NZ Upgrade Programme, but now there are news reports that the Minister will not commit to all projects announced as part of the package.