Ten proposed developments that could deliver up to 5000 homes across Tasman District are to be recommended for a slice of a $1 billion Government fund.
Cherie Sivignon15:00, Jul 09 2021
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Tasman District Council may partner with iwi, developers and/or landowners to apply for a chunk of the Government’s $1 billion Infrastructure Acceleration Fund.
Tasman District Council is calling for expressions of interest from iwi, developers and landowners in forming partnerships to apply for a slice of the Government’s Infrastructure Acceleration Fund.
The $1 billion pot of contestable funding was announced in late June by Housing Minister Megan Woods, who said investment in infrastructure was identified by councils “and others” as one of the key actions the Government could take to increase the supply of housing in the short term.
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Richmond Roast House & Cafe owner Garry Higgins, who experienced losses during the Queen St upgrade, is calling for roundabout work to be completed as quickly as possible to lessen the financial pain for neighbouring businesses. Although financial support from the Government covered wages during lockdown, there were still other costs that had to be met such as the lease, power and insurance. Now, less than a year later, they faced the effects of the roundabout upgrade, Bailey said. “It’s a double impact.” Moxini Home owner Wayne Boote said his business was more of a destination, so it was less affected than some other businesses in the area.