Articles tagged with Carl Bates
NZTA Funds $2.7M Whanganui Wakefield Street Railway Overbridge Replacement
2 weeks ago | 214 viewsThe NZ Transport Agency has approved $2.7 million funding for a new Wakefield Street railway overbridge in Whanganui East to replace the unsafe 70-year-old timber bridge closed in January 2025. The new bridge, funded 62% by NZTA and the remainder by Whanganui District Council, will restore a vital local connection, support heavier vehicles, and improve transport resilience. Construction is set to begin later this year and finish by mid-2027, enhancing safety and efficiency for residents and businesses.
Tags: Chris Bishop Carl Bates NZ Transport Agency Whanganui East Wakefield Street bridge New Plymouth–Marton rail line Whanganui District Council railway overbridge transport infrastructure New ZealandWhanganui Airport Invests in Safety and Connectivity Boost
9 months ago | 1052 viewsThe Government will invest $3.35 million in Whanganui Airport to build a new sealed parallel taxiway, enhancing safety and regional connectivity. This investment aims to address safety concerns by reducing the risk of collisions and aircraft congestion, making flying safer for pilots and passengers. The taxpayer-funded project, supported by local MP Carl Bates, will improve resilience, support economic growth, and benefit the region's aviation industry and community.
Tags: Whanganui Airport safety regional connectivity economic growth James Meager investment taxpayer funding Carl Bates aviation New Zealand International Commercial Pilot Academy