Government orders another study on second Auckland Harbour crossing
The Government will undertake a detailed business case on a second Auckland Harbour crossing, deferring a final decision to at least 2027.
The Government has announced it will conduct a detailed business case to examine options for a second Auckland Harbour crossing, including a bridge across Meola Reef, upgrading the existing bridge, and a tunnel. The decision defers a final commitment on the project to at least 2027, more than two years into the Government's term. Over $106 million has already been spent on consultants examining the crossing since work began. The Meola Reef option will only proceed if Auckland Council matches the Government's $1 million contribution.
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NZ Herald
Govt to give update on second Auckland Harbour crossing progress
Auckland's mayor says he doesn't want to see another bridge put next to the existing one.
Newstalk ZB
Govt to give update on second Auckland Harbour crossing progress
The Government is set to outline its progress on a second Auckland Harbour crossing proposal.
Stuff
Government kicks can on Auckland Harbour Bridge, again
The government has announced it will undertake a “Detailed Business Case” before committing to another Auckland Harbour crossing
1News
Auckland harbour crossing decision deferred to at least 2027
A market-led pitch from a private international consortium to upgrade the existing harbour bridge was also now being considered, the Government revealed today.
interest.co.nz
Government to look at options for another Waitematā Crossing via 'detailed business case' study
Meola Reef, upgrading existing harbour bridge and tunnel to be looked at in government search for an additional Waitematā Harbour crossing option
Newstalk ZB
Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the Government announcing a business case into another Auckland Harbour crossing
A major decision lies ahead, as the Government confirms a business case into another Auckland Harbour crossing.
The Spinoff
One battle after another for a second harbour crossing
Transport Minister Chris Bishop has offered to study Wayne Brown’s beloved Meola Reef bridge — but only if the council pays half , writes Henry Oliver in today’s excerpt from The Bulletin. To receive The Bulletin in full each weekday,…
NZ Herald
Second Waitematā Harbour crossing: NZ First leader is against latest Government plan
Winston Peters says the latest business case is a "gross, shocking waste of money".
Newstalk ZB
Chris Bishop: Transport Minister on the Government continuing to explore options for a second Waitemata Harbour crossing in Auckland
The Transport Minister's defending the more than $100 million already spent exploring a second Waitemata Harbour crossing.
Stuff
Winston breaks Cabinet ranks over ‘gross waste of money’ on harbour crossing
NZ First leader Winston Peters says the Government’s decision to undertake a new business case into a second Auckland Harbour crossing is “a gross waste of money”.
1News
Transport Minister defends yet another harbour crossing report
More than $106 million has been spent on consultants and contractors to date, but there is still no plan for what should be built and how.
1News
Peters calls harbour crossing report a gross waste of money
More than $106 million has been spent on consultants and contractors to date, but there is still no plan for what should be built and how.
RNZ
Meola Reef harbour crossing: Mayor could use own fund to pay for study
Wayne Brown says while it would be good to have consensus among councillors for funding of the crossing study, "I've got my own budget".
NZ Herald
Letters: We don’t need another study on harbour crossing options – that was done almost 20 years ago
OPINION: Studies on harbour crossing already done
NZ Herald
Auckland harbour crossing: 30 years of studies fuel scepticism over new plan – The Economy of Everything
More than 30 years of studies fuel scepticism over new plan for harbour crossing.
Newsroom
Another Auckland harbour crossing study, right on schedule
There’s something almost admirable about the predictability and longevity of the process around the Auckland second harbour crossing, writes Auckland University's Dr Timothy F Welch The post Another Auckland harbour crossing study, right on schedule appeared first on Newsroom .
The Spinoff
New Zealand is being held hostage by the business case industrial complex
The Waitematā crossing is one of a long list of projects to get locked up in a prison of infinite planning. Chris Bishop was defiant as he stood before reporters last Wednesday to announce that, after three years of studying…