Transmission Gully construction gets final sign-off
Otaki MP Nathan Guy is welcoming news that a final contract has been signed with the Wellington Gateway Partnership to build Transmission Gully, meaning that construction can now start this year.
“This is the final piece of red tape to be cleared, and means that construction can begin on this long-awaited route.
“I can’t wait for the official sod-turning and to see the bulldozers in action. It will be a proud and exciting day for the wider Wellington region, and everyone who, like me, have campaigned for this road for years.
“Building the road as a public-private partnership is a good move. It means it can be built quicker and at less cost to the taxpayer.
“After years of talk and debate over this road, National has delivered. The only threat to Transmission Gully now is a change of Government with the Greens staunchly opposed and Labour lukewarm.
“Transmission Gully is a key part of the Northern Corridor, along with the Kapiti expressway. Once the entire route is complete, the morning peak travel time from Levin to Wellington is expected over time to improve by 40 minutes. This will be fantastic for residents of Kapiti and Horowhenua.
“Construction will also have a major economic impact on our region. The Kapiti expressway alone is expected to create 1000 jobs, and training initiatives mean that locals will be in line for much of this work.”
“I can’t wait for the official sod-turning and to see the bulldozers in action. It will be a proud and exciting day for the wider Wellington region, and everyone who, like me, have campaigned for this road for years.
“Building the road as a public-private partnership is a good move. It means it can be built quicker and at less cost to the taxpayer.
“After years of talk and debate over this road, National has delivered. The only threat to Transmission Gully now is a change of Government with the Greens staunchly opposed and Labour lukewarm.
“Transmission Gully is a key part of the Northern Corridor, along with the Kapiti expressway. Once the entire route is complete, the morning peak travel time from Levin to Wellington is expected over time to improve by 40 minutes. This will be fantastic for residents of Kapiti and Horowhenua.
“Construction will also have a major economic impact on our region. The Kapiti expressway alone is expected to create 1000 jobs, and training initiatives mean that locals will be in line for much of this work.”