Chamber welcomes move on Kapiti Coast highway
September 3rd, 2009
Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce says the proposal to build a four-lane expressway between MacKays Crossing and Otaki is a major step toward bringing the Wellington region’s transport infrastructure into the 21st century. CEO Charles Finny says “it is essential for the future of the regional economy that access into and out of Wellington is as good as it can be.” Finny adds the announcement represents a major step toward the goal of improved access and demonstrates the Govt’s commitment to correcting the regional infrastructure deficit.
Finny notes the options proposed for the expressway are a departure from previous plans for the network in the area and “we would be disappointed if this means that the building of the new road is delayed too much. It is important that we act as quickly as possible. The region is tired of inaction.” Both options will provide much needed increased capacity for State Highway One.
The Chamber is also urging quick decisions on a number of other transport projects in order to four-lane the entire route between Wellington Airport and Levin within 10 years. Aside from Transmission Gully, action is also required on grade separation at the Basin Reserve, the construction of second tunnels at Mt Victoria and the Terrace and the widening of Ruahine Street and Wellington Road (between Mt Victoria Tunnel and the airport).
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