Wellington Chamber of Commerce
Media Statement
Friday 13th November 2015

Petone-Ngauranga path a triple win, says Chamber

The announcement by NZ Transport Agency of a seaside cycling and walking path linking Wellington and the Hutt Valley will bring a triple benefit to the region, says Wellington Chamber of Commerce.

Chief Executive John Milford said NZTA was to be congratulated for their foresight with the project.

“Choosing a higher-cost option is a bold move, but in my view the benefits to the region will make it money well invested.

“Putting the pathway on the sea side of the rail line will affectively introduce a new tourist attraction to the city – a cycleway and walkway on the very edge of the best harbour in New Zealand. This will almost complete the sea-edge experience around the harbour.

“It’s also a great move from a road safety point of view, because it will take cyclists well away from the traffic on the current narrow highway.

“From a transport-resilience point of view, the pathway will help to future-proof the rail line by giving it much greater protection from the sea than it has ever had. The recent weather events over the past few years has shown just how critical our regional infrastructure is, and the importance of strengthening our network.”

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