DCC dropping trail from 9yr plan
DCC Councillors have decided to withdraw funding for the complete Tunnels Trail in the upcoming 9 year plan, saving a potential $11.2M over a 4 year period. [Note: the $22.4M reported as dropped from the budget was to be funded 50% by NZTA.]
The current project stage of the Wingatui section from Gladstone Rd up to the Chain Hills tunnel portal is still proceeding and there is budget in the 2024/2025 financial year for this.
The Trust will continue to lobby for this project to proceed all the way through to Caversham, and continues to look for alternative methods to fund and deliver this project.
Another article will be posted once consultation is open on the 9yr plan, and we will be calling on everyone to submit to the council - watch this space.