Pouring a whopping $357.9m into ‘key’ transport projects shows the government’s commitment to economic growth and mobility, says transport minister Simon Bridges.
· Up to $115 million of new capital funding for roading projects in Gisborne, Marlborough and Taranaki, continuing the government’s accelerated regional roading programme.
· $40.9 million of new operating funding for the SuperGold card scheme over the next four years.
· $190.2 million of new capital funding for KiwiRail for the operation of the national freight network.
“The government’s accelerated regional roading programme is one of our core transport priorities. This $115 million in Budget 2016 is the second tranche of a $212 million package announced in 2014,” says Bridges.
“The funding will accelerate the construction and improvement of regionally strategic roads that have struggled to attract funding because of wider national priorities. The projects approved for 2016/17 will improve safety and resilience on important routes in the regions and reduce journey times.”
