Guy welcomes Transmission Gully shortlisting
Otaki MP Nathan Guy has welcomed NZTA’s announcement that they have shortlisted two consortiums to build Transmission Gully.
“This is yet another milestone and a step forward in this hugely important project for our region.
“Using a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) means that Transmission Gully can be built quicker and at less cost to the taxpayer, with construction likely to begin next year and the road due to open around 2020.
“We’ve been waiting for decades for this road to be built and I’m proud to be part of a Government that is finally delivering.
“Transmission Gully will link up with the Kapiti expressway to provide a much quicker, safer route in and out of Wellington.
“The Labour Party is opposing this project which proves how out of touch they have become. They obviously don't travel this route as often as I do, otherwise they would know there are massive congestion issues.
“Transmission Gully has huge local support and a strong mandate, but Labour is continuing to ignore the wishes of Kapiti residents. Any change of Government would see this long awaited project sent back to the scrap heap,” says Mr Guy.