Source: New Zealand Transport Agency
Those wanting to know more about one of Wellington’s largest proposed infrastructure projects are about to get their chance.
Starting this weekend, and continuing to mid-December, NZTA/Waka Kotahi will hold public information days so that people can find out more about the proposed Road of National Significance (RoNS) State Highway 1 Wellington Improvements Project.
Mount Victoria Tunnel visualisation
Kesh Keshaboina, Regional Manager System Design says six information days will be held from 23 November until 6 December.
“These events will give the public the chance to look at our early design work and imagery of the proposed project. Our transport experts will also be available to answer questions and take public feedback.”
Mr Keshaboina says for those who cannot attend, updated project information will be published on the NZTA/Waka Kotahi website from Monday 17 November, and an online survey will be available for people to provide their feedback.
“These are significant proposals, and they have the potential to have a major impact on Wellington’s transport infrastructure.”
“The engagement we are planning is a great chance for people to have a good look at what is being proposed, and to have their say before plans and designs are further developed,” Mr Keshaboina says.
The project includes a second Terrace Tunnel, a second Mount Victoria Tunnel and roading upgrades at the Basin Reserve as well as improvements on the remaining state highway corridor through central Wellington, Hataitai, and Kilbirnie.
The public information days are just a part of ongoing engagement NZTA/Waka Kotahi has underway. Extensive engagement continues with Councils, iwi, landowners, and other key stakeholders.
The online survey will be available to the public from 17 November and will close on December 14. Feedback will be taken into consideration during the next design phase of the project.
Information days schedule
- Sunday, 23 November (8 am – 12 pm) – Harbourside Markets, Wellington.
- Wednesday, 26 November (3 pm – 7pm) – St Joseph’s Church Hall, Mt Victoria.
- Saturday, 29 November (9 am – 1 pm) – Toitū Pōneke, Kilbirnie.
- Monday, 1 December, (1 pm – 5 pm) – Thistle Hall, Te Aro.
- Wednesday, 3 December (3 pm – 7 pm) – All Saints Church Hall, Hataitai.
- Saturday, 6 December (2 pm – 5 pm) – Mt Cook School Gym, Mt Cook.
More information
Full project information as well as details about the information days and feedback survey can be found on the NZTA/Waka Kotahi website:
