Articles tagged with Sh60
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Government Advances Safety Upgrades for SH60 Intersection Near Richmond, Tasman
01 Oct 2026, 12:07 PM | 1 week ago | 147 viewsThe Government is advancing safety upgrades at the busy SH60, Pugh Road, and McShane Road intersection near Richmond following 22 crashes since 2021 and community concerns. Design work is underway with NZTA, consultants, and local stakeholders, aiming for construction funding consideration in the 2027-30 National Land Transport Programme. This initiative is part of a broader increase in South Island transport investment, including a $20 million upgrade on SH620 Tākaka Hill and a 66 percent funding rise for the Top of the South region.
Tags: James Meager Tasman State Highway SH60 Richmond NZTA Tasman District Council National Land Transport Programme Tākaka Hill South Island roadsBudget 2026 Invests $400M to Strengthen NZ Roads and Improve Disaster Preparedness
28 May 2026, 2:04 PM | 4 months ago | 1269 viewsBudget 2026 allocates $400 million to enhance infrastructure resilience, emergency management, and hazard information across New Zealand, focusing on protecting vulnerable communities from severe weather and natural disasters. Key projects include strengthening critical state highways prone to landslides and erosion, developing the first national Flood Map for property-level risk assessment, and modernizing emergency systems for real-time coordination during crises. This investment aims to reduce long-term costs, improve disaster preparedness, and ensure faster recovery by proactively addressing infrastructure weaknesses and improving risk management.
Tags: Nicola Willis Chris Bishop Budget 2026 New Zealand Flood Map SH2 Waioweka Gorge SH3 Awakino Gorge SH25 Coromandel SH60 Tākaka Hill