In a statement, Waka Kotahi said more than 700 cyclists currently made the trip between Ngauranga and Petone daily, and that number was expected to triple within the next decade. Patrick Morgan, of Cycling Action Network, said the estimate was a conservative one. “It will be an instant success. This is a reward for years and years of hard work by a lot of people,” he said. “It will be a transformational project, and we will wonder why we didn’t do it decades ago.” Morgan said the announcement would increase pressure on the Hutt and Wellington city councils to improve the safety of access to either side of Te Ara Tupua.
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Funding has been approved to deliver the Ngā Ūranga ki Pito-one (Ngauranga to Petone) section of Te Ara Tupua, and the appointment of alliance partners to construct the new shared path.
The Ngā Ūranga ki Pito-One section will fill a missing link in the region’s walking and cycling network, and make cycling between Wellington and Lower Hutt a safe and attractive option. More people walking and cycling will improve public health, help reduce emissions from transport and ease the pressure on our roads.
“Waka Kotahi funding of $171-$190 million has been approved to get this fast-tracked project underway. $7 million has been committed by our partners, Wellington City Council and the Regional Council. This investment is expected to support around 330 jobs counting those employed directly in the project and in its supply chain,” says Waka Kotahi Director of Regional Relationships, Emma Speight.
Auckland Council reveals details of $452m, 21-level CBD construction project Tue, 9 Mar 2021, 2:53PM
This 21-level building is planned to rise above the new station, now being built. Photo / supplied
Auckland Council reveals details of $452m, 21-level CBD construction project Tue, 9 Mar 2021, 2:53PM
A deal struck by Auckland Council will see a $452 million 21-level office/apartment/retail project rise above the new Aotea train station.
In the biggest new project planned for the CBD, Mayor Phil Goff said Panuku Development Auckland would sell an ex-carpark to Malaysian Resources Corporation Berhad (MRCB) and the scheme would be a big CBD boost.
Ex-carpark site sold for 21-level development, pictured gold and in centre. Photo / supplied
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