Govt should front on Interislander funding, says Simeon Brown

Govt should front on Interislander funding, says Simeon Brown
KiwiRail has recently completed a major review of the Interislander replacement project. (Image: KiwiRail)
Oliver Lewis
Ministers are considering various options concerning the $1.45 billion Interislander replacement project, with a decision expected soon.It follows  a major review of the project, called iReX, which involves buying two new replacement ferries, and terminal and other upgrades in Picton and Wellington.With the project cited as a fiscal risk earlier this year, BusinessDesk understands the options put forward by KiwiRail are likely to need further government investment.National’s transport spokesman Simeon Brown didn’t say...

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