NZTA settles Transmission Gully dispute, takes on more responsibilities

NZTA settles Transmission Gully dispute, takes on more responsibilities
The new Transmission Gully motorway north of Wellington opened in 2022. (Image: NZTA)
Oliver Lewis
Transport officials have reached a settlement with the private partner and the builders behind the $1.25 billion Transmission Gully project.As BusinessDesk revealed last year, CPB Contractors and HEB Construction, which formed a joint venture to build the road, initiated court action against the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) and the private partner involved in the public-private partnership (PPP), Wellington Gateway Partnership (WGP).The dispute centred on ongoing works required to fully complete the 27-kilometre highway.NZTA on Tues...

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