The Government’s belated recommitment to a new Melling Interchange in Lower Hutt is a relief, National List MP based in Hutt South Chris Bishop says “This will be a big relief to Hutt Valley residents who were worried the Government would cancel .
Despite the cost blowouts, Hutt South MP Ginny Anderse said the region had come up trumps following the announcement. She was particularly pleased with Melling. “There was a time when it was uncertain [it would get funded]. A lot was being spent supporting businesses. We fought like heck to get this.”
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The Melling Interchange on SH2 in Lower Hutt is one of several projects secured under the $12.8b NZ Upgrade Programme. The Melling project will remove the signal controlled intersection on State Highway 2 which have been blamed for congestion and accidents. It will also involve installing new flood protection for Lower Hutt.
Press Release – New Zealand National Party Government confirmation that the four-lane taki to North of Levin project will go ahead is good news, now the Government must confirm that Melling is fully-funded and due to start on time, National List MP based in Hutt South Chris Bishop says. …
Government confirmation that the four-lane Ōtaki to North of Levin project will go ahead is good news, now the Government must confirm that Melling is fully-funded and due to start on time, National List MP based in Hutt South Chris Bishop says.
“Despite cancelling Ōtaki to North of Levin in 2018, the Government promised to fund the project in 2020.