Motorway Network Completion by 2015
30 January 2009
Media Release
SH20: Waterview Review should identify ways to accelerate vital project
The Government decision to review the SH20 Waterview project is understandable given the $1 billion increase in its
cost, said Auckland Business Forum chairman Michael Barnett.
He noted that:
• Some of the construction elements to take the budget from $1.8 to 2.8 billion were not included in the first
costing.
• The Government has a limited budget for road and rail projects and should be focusing on best value for the
Auckland and NZ economies when choosing where to spend its money.
Waterview is the last section of the Western Ring Route and is scheduled for completion by 2015. The rest of the route
will be finished by 2011, so Waterview’s completion “is still urgent so a tight timeframe on any review is absolutely
critical,” said Mr Barnett.
ENDS