ANZAC Centenary Bridge Group
Media Statement

4 December 2009
For Immediate Release

ANZAC Centenary Bridge Group Releases Business Case, Launches Website

The ANZAC Centenary Bridge Group has released a pre-feasibility study providing costings and technical details to support its case for a new bridge for Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour. The study is posted on the Group’s website, also newly launched, at: www.bridge2015.org.nz.

“We’re thrilled at the debate that’s already taking place around the next harbour crossing”, said Group spokesman Richard Simpson. “To help encourage that debate, we want to ensure that there’s as much accurate and reliable information in the public domain as possible.”

The study’s findings were based on advice from the engineering, architecture, transport, and financial services experts that are part of the Group.

Mr Simpson described the study as a robust and compelling argument, and an ideal starting point for further analysis as the Government starts to assess new harbour crossing options more seriously.

“A more far-reaching study will clearly be required once the process moves ahead”, said Mr Simpson. “But what this study confirms is that a new bridge must be on the table, and must be given equal consideration.”

The study was tabled at a NZTA board meeting on 27 November.

Mr Simpson reiterated that the Group now looks forward to working constructively with the Government and NZTA as they move towards further decisions.

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