East Coast highways $60 million upgradeScoping work has begun on what is described as the “number one roading/transport project for Gisborne”. The work is part of a far-reaching NZ$60 million proposal by the New Zealand Land Transport Authority to upgrade parts of the nation’s road network to cater for larger trucks, or HPMVs (High Productivity Motor Vehicles).The project here has been outlined as part of the draft Regional Land Transport Plan and is seen as having a major economic impact on the district. The basis of the plan is for major improvements to all aspects of the roading system involved in moving logs from the forests behind Tolaga Bay to Gisborne’s port and the Aerodrome Road log storage area. Acting highways manager for the eastern area of New Zealand Transport Authority Gordon Hart says the project is aimed at enabling the road system to carry larger trucks up to the maximum 62 tonnes. “This would have a huge benefit for the efficiency of the forestry and transport industry, and result in a major boost to the local economy,” says Mr Hart. Source: The Gisborne Herald |
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