Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
Work smarter with a Pro licence Learn More

Local Govt | National News Video | Parliament Headlines | Politics Headlines | Search

 

North Shore Busway approved for funding


North Shore Busway approved for funding

Auckland's North Shore Busway project has today been approved for funding by the Transfund New Zealand Board.

The decision means Transit New Zealand can now proceed with the $180 million construction project.

The project comprises a separate roadway for buses and high-occupancy vehicles on the eastern side of the Northern Motorway.

Board chair Dr Jan Wright says the Board congratulates Transit and Auckland authorities on the way they have worked together to get the project to this point.

"This busway is a strategically significant project for the Auckland region and represents another major step in public transport projects for New Zealand.

"It contributes to the development of a sustainable land transport system for Auckland and promotes use of public transport and other transport modes," she says.

In approving the funding, the Board noted the joint commitment of Transit, Auckland Regional Council, Infrastructure Auckland, North Shore City Council and Auckland City Council to begin associated projects, such as construction of bus stations and development of bus services, in a co-ordinated and compatible manner.

The busway is the fourth of the six projects over $20 million, as reviewed by Transfund in December, to be approved for funding. ends

Transfund New Zealand is the government agency responsible for allocating funding toward an affordable, integrated, safe, responsive and sustainable land transport system for New Zealand. It funds a range of land transport solutions based on funding applications received from Transit New Zealand, territorial authorities and regional councils. See our website www.transfund.govt.nz for more information.

Advertisement - scroll to continue reading

Are you getting our free newsletter?

Subscribe to Scoop’s 'The Catch Up' our free weekly newsletter sent to your inbox every Monday with stories from across our network.

© Scoop Media

Advertisement - scroll to continue reading
 
 
 
Parliament Headlines | Politics Headlines | Regional Headlines

 
 
 
 
 
 

LATEST HEADLINES

  • PARLIAMENT
  • POLITICS
  • REGIONAL
 
 

InfoPages News Channels


 
 
 
 

Join Our Free Newsletter

Subscribe to Scoop’s 'The Catch Up' our free weekly newsletter sent to your inbox every Monday with stories from across our network.