Hon Simon Bridges | MP for Tauranga

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Contract awarded for replacement of Whirokino Trestle and Manawatu River Bridge

Transport
Fri 23 Dec 2016
Transport Minister Simon Bridges has welcomed the NZ Transport Agency’s announcement that it has awarded the contract for the replacement of the Whirokino Trestle and Manawatu River Bridge to Fletcher Construction. The project is a key component of the Government’s $212 million Accelerated Regional Roading Package, aimed at speeding up the delivery of transport projects considered important to regions. ...
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Progress on Auckland’s Northern Corridor

Transport
Thu 22 Dec 2016
Transport Minister Simon Bridges says Auckland’s Northern Corridor transport project has taken a significant step forward today. The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has accepted the NZ Transport Agency’s application for the construction of the Northern Corridor Improvements project. “This is one of the Government’s top priority transport projects for Auckland and will make a noticeable difference to the city’s transport network,” Mr Bridges says. ...
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Brian Roche to chair City Rail Link Limited

Transport
Thu 22 Dec 2016
Transport Minister Simon Bridges and Auckland Mayor Phil Goff have  announced the appointment of Brian Roche as Chair Designate of City Rail Link Limited. Under the Heads of Agreement signed by the Crown and Auckland Council, City Rail Link Limited will be an independent company, created to deliver Auckland’s CRL. “CRL is a significant infrastructure project, which will enhance the capacity and performance of Auckland rail services, and improve transport outcomes across Auckland,” Mr Bridges says. ...
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Funding boost for search and rescue

Transport
Thu 22 Dec 2016
Transport Minister Simon Bridges has announced a funding boost for search and rescue activity in the lead-up to the busy summer season. The Government will provide more than $35.7 million to search and rescue agencies over the next four financial years, an increase of $8.4 million. “New Zealand’s search and rescue work relies on the efforts of more than 12,000 volunteers who risk their own lives to save others. Government funding is designed to support the valuable contribution these people make,” Mr Bridges says. ...
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Alliance established to rebuild Kaikoura coastal route

Transport
Wed 21 Dec 2016
Transport Minister Simon Bridges has announced the establishment of a new alliance to repair State Highway 1 and the rail line north and south of Kaikoura. The alliance, known as the North Canterbury Transport Infrastructure Recovery (NCTIR), is being led by Duncan Gibb, formerly of the Stronger Christchurch Infrastructure Rebuild Team (SCIRT).  The alliance is made up of the NZ Transport Agency, KiwiRail, Fulton Hogan, Downer, Higgins and HEB Construction. ...
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Order accelerates Kaikōura’s coastal road and rail rebuild

Transport
Wed 21 Dec 2016
An Order in Council will accelerate the reinstatement of State Highway 1 north of Kaikōura, says Transport Minister Simon Bridges. The Governor-General signed the Order into force yesterday, ensuring work to restore the coastal road and rail route can progress in a timely fashion. “We’re focused on reconnecting the communities of Kaikōura and the region as quickly as possible. The progress already being made can be accelerated further by recognising this as an emergency situation, and by cutting through red tape,” Mr Bridges says. ...
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State Highway access to Kaikoura restored

Transport
Wed 21 Dec 2016
State Highway 1 to the south of Kaikoura is now open to all traffic for daytime travel restoring direct state highway access to Kaikoura, Transport Minister Simon Bridges has announced. “Re-establishing access to Kaikoura remains our number one priority. Road crews have been working 12 hour days, seven days a week to get the highway south of Kaikoura re-opened in time for the busy holiday period,” Mr Bridges says. ...
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Kaikoura inland road to open on Monday

Transport
Fri 16 Dec 2016
The Kaikoura inland road (route 70) will open for unrestricted use next week, providing a two-way road link in and out of Kaikoura for the first time since the earthquakes, Transport Minister Simon Bridges has announced. Crews have worked relentlessly for the past five weeks to make the severely damaged road safe for general use. This includes clearing the road of more than 50 slips, stabilising slopes, repairing damage and building an entirely new diversion road around the highly unstable Whalesback section of route 70. ...
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Work begins on West Coast’s new $25.8m Taramakau Bridge

Transport
Thu 15 Dec 2016
Transport Minister Simon Bridges has turned the sod to mark the start of construction on the West Coast’s new Taramakau Bridge, a $25.8 million investment in the region. The new bridge, between Greymouth and Kumara Junction on State Highway 6, is part of the Government’s Accelerated Regional Roading Package, announced in 2014 to speed up the delivery of transport projects considered important to regions. ...
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Government to reinstate Kaikoura coastal route

Transport
Thu 15 Dec 2016
Cabinet has agreed to reinstate the coastal route to Kaikoura and will provide additional funding to speed up the process, Transport Minister Simon Bridges has announced. The existing State Highway 1 and rail corridor along the coastal route to the north and south of Kaikoura will be rebuilt, with additional improvements to increase safety and resilience. ...
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Whangarei Airport overhaul complete

Transport
Wed 14 Dec 2016
A $1 million upgrade of Whangarei Airport is now complete, allowing the airport to host more passengers and accommodate larger aircraft, Transport Minister Simon Bridges says. Inside the terminal, upgrades include additional seating space for passengers, new bathrooms, and a larger internal baggage claim area. Outside, there are more taxi ranks and footpaths, and the pathways have been upgraded to ensure pedestrians and motorists stay safe. There is also a second airport entry and a car park extension. ...
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Whangarei Airport overhaul complete

Transport
Wed 14 Dec 2016
A $1 million upgrade of Whangarei Airport is now complete, allowing the airport to host more passengers and accommodate larger aircraft, Transport Minister Simon Bridges says. Inside the terminal, upgrades include additional seating space for passengers, new bathrooms, and a larger internal baggage claim area. Outside, there are more taxi ranks and footpaths, and the pathways have been upgraded to ensure pedestrians and motorists stay safe. There is also a second airport entry and a car park extension. ...
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