NZTA board, not ministers, to decide on Wellington 'long tunnel'

NZTA board, not ministers, to decide on Wellington 'long tunnel'
Transport Minister Simeon Brown wanted NZTA to investigate the long tunnel option for Wellington. (Image: NZME)
Oliver Lewis
Transport Minister Simeon Brown says the New Zealand Transport Agency board will decide whether the proposed Wellington mega-tunnel should go ahead, although BusinessDesk understands ministers have now expressed a preference for a cheaper option.The so-called long tunnel, consisting of twin two-lane tunnels from north of the Terrace to Kilbirnie, bypassing the central city, would cost several billion dollars and, at 4km long, be the longest road tunnel in New Zealand.Brown accused the previous Government this year of overlooking the option and...

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