Transport Agency approves next phase for Let’s Get Wellington Moving
07 August 2019
The
NZ Transport Agency has approved funding
for the next phase of the Let’s Get
Wellington Moving (LGWM) programme,
including detailed
businesses cases and development of an early delivery
programme.
Transport Agency General Manager System Design and Delivery Brett
Gliddon says he is pleased the Agency is able to join
Wellington City
Council and
Greater Wellington Regional Council in approving the LGWM
programme to the next phase.
“We have been working with our council partners and engaging with the
people of Wellington on Let’s Get Wellington Moving for more than three
years. Now that we have an agreed plan and funding approved for the next
phase, the LGWM team can get on with their work programme.
“This decision will enable the team to develop the early delivery
programme (works that can be delivered in the short-term) while detailed
business cases for the larger and more complex components of the
programme get underway.
“The Transport Agency is working in partnership with local government to
shape a
transport system that is integrated with the land use and urban
development priorities for the city.
“LGWM has a strong focus on moving more people with fewer vehicles. In a
city as geographically constrained as Wellington, this focus reflects
the kind of city and region the community have told us they want,” Mr
Gliddon says.
Funding approved by the Transport Agency for the next phase is $66.2
million ($21.2 million in the 2018-2021 National Land Transport Fund) of
the estimated $109.3 million required.
LGWM partners will consider the longer-term funding requirements for the
programme through their normal funding approval processes, which will be
informed by the detailed business cases.
LGWM will continue to engage with the public throughout the work
programme. For more information visit the LGWM website at
www.getwellymoving.co.nz
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