The country’s largest port says it might bank on fast-track legislation after a dragged-out, five-year consenting and Environment Court process.
Certainty of the Tiwai Point Smelter’s future, renewable energy initiatives, and salmon farming are considered as ‘strategic opportunities’ for the country’s southernmost port.
The Government says it is not the authority’s role to prefer one form of electricity supply over any other.
Vote was seen as a crucial test for Wellington mayor Tory Whanau.
Capital costs related to AT’s now-fast tracked rail project to remove level crossings are likely headed to at least half a billion dollars, but could also be in ‘never-never’ land.
Estimated at $80m to $100m more than 10 years ago, the cost of the Waitaha hydro scheme is yet to be updated.
Putting port work into the fast lane has win-win benefits, but plans have already been ‘in the works’ for five years.
No-one is saying whether port infrastructure still requires substantial upgrades, irrespective of ferry replacement decision.
Buddle Findlay chair Jennifer Caldwell explains Ireland’s commitment to long-term infrastructure planning is linked to a 10-year, €165b fund.
Operating costs for the supercity spiralled $940 million beyond what was planned, prompted by $685m in spending on storm-affected properties.