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Funding to lift Tangiwai Bridge approved
5 May 2004
Funding to lift Tangiwai Bridge approved
Work to protect Tangiwai Bridge over the Whangaehu River from the expected lahar from Mt Ruapehu has been approved for funding by Transfund New Zealand.
The Transfund Board approved funding of $4.41 million ($180,000 for design and $4.23 million for construction) for the Transit New Zealand project on State Highway 49 on Monday.
Transfund Board chair Dr Jan Wright says the Board approved funding for the project because it reduced the risk of the lahar damaging the bridge and putting motorists at risk.
The project comprises lifting the bridge by two metres and strengthening the supports.
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