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Initial estimates from 2019 put the cost of construction at between $390 million and $730 million. KiwiRail had previously been opposed to the Kaiwharawhara location, preferring a centre-city location at Kings Wharf due to seismic concerns. KiwiRail had found itself at odds with almost every other harbour user, including Bluebridge owner StraitNZ, recreational yachties, CentrePort, as well as both the city and regional councils. Opponents claimed the large ferries would be dangerous in the tight space of Kings Wharf and would disrupt other business at the container wharf. At one point, KiwiRail considered using the Public Works Act to forcibly acquire land from CentrePort.
Council asks government to shut down Kiwirail ferry terminal plan stuff.co.nz - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from stuff.co.nz Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.