14 Apr 2021

Councils fear roadbuilding projects won't make the cut

From Morning Report, 8:20 am on 14 April 2021

Councils are expressing intense frustration as they fear key roadbuilding projects won't make the cut. The Transport Agency has warned there is 'very limited funding' for the next three years.

Councils are currently working on the regional side of the new national land transport plan from 2021 to 2024.

The Western Bay of Plenty mayor Garry Webber emerged from meetings yesterday about Katikati's roading hopes, fearing the worst for his town's three-decade quest for a state highway bypass.