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Billion dollar increase in the cost of Auckland's City Rail Link

CRL blames Covid-19 for much of the increase in costs.

CRL CEO Sean Sweeney fronted media this morning outside Britomart Station.

Brent Edwards Wed, 15 Mar 2023

Auckland’s City Rail Link is now estimated to cost $5.493 billion, a $1b increase on the earlier 2019 cost estimate.

CRL has provided an updated estimate to the Government and Auckland Council as it seeks more money to complete the project. At the same time, it is now planning for the construction

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Brent Edwards Wed, 15 Mar 2023
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