Mayor Mike Tana said he’s thrilled at the increase from 56% to 78% in the Funding Assistance Rate for high priority roading projects in Porirua.

“This means we can do more without increasing the level of investment from our community. It’s a massive enabler from central government that will help us with projects that improve safety, access and network resilience in our city. We’ll be able to catch up on intersection upgrades and complete our cycling and walkway projects faster. This will contribute to the creation of a more liveable city and will support future growth in Porirua.”

Mayor Tana says the extra funding from NZTA will also help Porirua adapt the transport network more quickly once the impacts of Transmission Gully are known.

“We want to ensure our roading network meets the needs of the expected population growth and new developments like the Porirua Adventure Park.”

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