Tainui 'inland port' proposal to be fast-tracked through board of inquiry

Fri, 30 Aug 2013

Aug. 30 (BusinessDesk) - The government has agreed to fast-track resource consent applications by the joint venture between Tainui Group Holdings and Chedworth Properties to construct a $3.3 billion inland transport hub on land at Ruakura, on the outskirts of Hamilton. Environment Minister Amy Adams confirmed today that the proposal would be assessed under the nine month timetable that applies when boards of inquiry assess applications. The joint venture lodged its application for the development in June, and has won Environmental Protection...

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