National Party leader Judith Collins is promising to “get started quickly” on work to build a second Auckland harbour crossing in the first term in government if they win the election.
“Our aim is for work to start in 2028 with a road and rail tunnel under the Waitemata Harbour.
“We will also fast-track the consenting work required. This will be New Zealand’s biggest ever infrastructure project, and will require a huge amount of work – but it will be worth it,” Collins says.
Funding for Auckland’s second harbour crossing was included in National’s $31 billion transport infrastructure package announced in July.
“National’s transport plan for Auckland is ambitious and transformational, and builds on the record investment of the last National-led government,” Collins says.
“Alongside the second harbour crossing, we will complete Auckland’s Rapid Transit Network, build rail to Auckland airport, expand Auckland’s ferry network, build the East-West Link, and electrify the rail line to Tuakau alongside a third and fourth main rail line.”
“National is ambitious for Auckland while all Labour can offer is rehashed promises from 2017 like Auckland light rail – something they have made no progress on in government.
“Auckland needs a National-led government to smash congestion in Auckland and the wider region, increase economic growth and generate jobs,” Collins says.
