Light rail board delays route recommendation

Light rail board delays route recommendation
An early render of what Auckland light rail could look like. (Image: ALR)
Oliver Lewis
Transport minister David Parker won’t say whether he wants the station locations and route for Auckland light rail to be notified before the election.A spokesman for Parker said the minister agreed with the Auckland Light Rail (ALR) board, which has decided it isn't an appropriate time to recommend to project sponsors that they lodge notices of requirement needed to protect the route. The National party released its $24 billion transport plan this week, confirming it would cancel the contentious project if it wins the election.In...

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