Transport Agency welcomes next steps for light rail in Auckland
02 September 2019
The
NZ Transport Agency is welcoming
the next steps in the process for the
City Centre to Māngere Light Rail
Project, announced by Government today.
The Government has requested both the NZ Transport Agency and
NZ Infra
to prepare refined proposals for the City Centre to Māngere Light Rail
(CC2M) rapid transit corridor and future network integration.
The NZ Transport Agency aims to deliver a well-considered and detailed
proposal for Government consideration, with the aim of providing an
effective rapid transit solution that is sustainable and supports long
term community benefits.
Following NZ Infra tabling its proposal in May 2018, the Government
asked the Ministry of Transport for advice on its options in respect of
approaches to the delivery, construction and funding and financing of
the CC2M line.
The Government has subsequently asked the Ministry to run a structured
process to work with the NZ Transport Agency and NZ Infra over the next
four to six months to prepare refined proposals for the CC2M rapid
transit corridor with the intent that a preferred delivery partner is
decided by Cabinet early next year.
The NZ Transport Agency is currently preparing a range of information
that will be provided to the Ministry of Transport as part of their
assessment process.
The Transport Agency has made good progress on the Indicative
Business
Case for CC2M. While the Transport Agency acknowledges previous market
engagement processes undertaken as part of the IBC development, the
Agency is now taking part in a new process, and as such will look to
engage with advisors and consultants as is appropriate for that process.
The NZ Transport Agency also acknowledges the initial engagement of
local communities, mana whenua, businesses and local government around
the CC2M project. As part of the new proposals process, the Agency is
committed to developing a comprehensive approach to engaging with local
communities, mana whenua, businesses and local government.
Due to the commercially sensitive nature of the Ministry of Transport’s
assessment process, the Transport Agency will not be making any further
comment in relation to today’s announcement.
www.nzta.govt.nz/city-centre-to-mangere-light-rail
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