Comprehensive approach to infrastructure funding needed

Auckland Mayoral Candidate Victoria Crone is welcoming the Government’s $1bn infrastructure fund but says Auckland Council now have no excuse not to speed up delivery of infrastructure projects, consenting and deliver more homes.

She says better working relationships between Council, CCOs (like AT and Watercare), Government and developers will be crucial to access money from the Housing Infrastructure Fund.

“I see the proposed introduction of a UDA as a failure of Auckland Council’s core functions of planning, consenting and growth support. This wouldn’t happen under my watch,” says Ms Crone.

“It’s important Auckland Council bring a wide range of funding sources to support Auckland’s growth. Mayoral candidates who think the government should solve all our problems quite frankly lack the skills for the job.

“Last week I announced accelerating six transport projects across the Auckland region which will be funded by a mix of efficiency savings, Government support, Public Private Partnerships and tolls.

“The North Western Busway, Mill Road and electrification of rail to Pukekohe projects are prime candidates for the Government’s new infrastructure fund and I'd intend to make these applications.

“It’s clear funding and delivery of Auckland’s growth needs broader thinking than career politician Phil Goff has offered up, with government funding and new taxes his only proposed ideas.”

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