The Mt Messenger Bypass project moves a step closer this week.
02 February 2018
NZ Government:
Public submissions will be called by
the New Plymouth District Council and Taranaki Regional Council for the
NZ Transport Agency’s resource consent applications and Notice of
Requirement for a designation over the land required to build the
bypass.
Transport Agency Director Regional Relationships, Central North Island,
Parekawhia McLean says the public and community leaders have been
supportive of the bypass going ahead.
“Thorough environmental and geotechnical investigations together with
ongoing engagement with iwi and the community have informed our consent
applications,” says Ms McLean.
The new $200 million bypass with a
bridge and a
tunnel provides a faster
route with a lower and less steep gradient through the
Mt Messenger
section of State Highway 3 north of New Plymouth.
It will improve safety, resilience and route reliability, avoid
geologically unstable areas and contribute to the ongoing economic
growth of the Taranaki region.
The 20 working days notification period is open for public submissions.
During this period the Transport Agency and its Mt Messenger Alliance
partners will be available at some local events and venues in Taranaki
to discuss the consent proposals. Dates for this activity will be posted
on the Transport Agency and New Plymouth District Council websites in
late January.
Information about the applications, supporting documents and where to
make a submission, can be found on the New Plymouth District Council and
Taranaki Regional Council websites when the notification period begins
on Saturday, 27 January.
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