Marton rail hub on track as planning work starts on proposed site
17 Feb, 2021 04:00 PM
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Consultants assessing the proposed site for the Marton rail hub, off Makirikiri Rd. Photo / Supplied
Whanganui Chronicle
Planning work has started on-site for the construction of the Marton rail hub, proposed to be built off Makirikiri Rd.
The development of the rail hub was announced in 2020 in a partnership between Rangitīkei District Council, Te Rūnanga O Ngā Wairiki Ngāti Apa, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment s Provincial Development Unit and Rangitīkei Forestry Holdings.
Once complete, it will be a key logistical hub for the lower North Island forestry industry. More than 80 jobs will be created during the construction phase and 22 full-time positions when operational.