Articles tagged with Hutt City Council
New $5.3M Porirua Facility Boosts Construction Waste Reduction and Sustainability
1 week ago | 168 viewsA new $5.3 million construction and demolition waste processing facility has opened in Porirua, supported by government and local councils to reduce landfill waste and promote sustainability. Environment Minister Nicola Grigg highlighted the project as a collaborative effort that will divert waste, lower emissions, and strengthen the local economy. The initiative exemplifies the government’s commitment to investing in infrastructure that improves waste management and supports environmental and economic goals.
Tags: Nicola Grigg Porirua Wellington Waste Minimisation Fund Ministry for the Environment Porirua City Council Hutt City Council Kāpiti Coast District Council Waste Co construction and demolition wasteLower Hutt’s Eastern Bays Shared Path Opens Enhancing Safety and Resilience
1 month ago | 322 viewsLower Hutt’s new 4.4km Eastern Bays Shared Path and seawall along Marine Drive enhances coastal resilience, protects critical infrastructure, and provides safer walking and cycling connections between Point Howard and Eastbourne. The $81.9 million project, funded by the Government, NZTA, and Hutt City Council, was developed in partnership with iwi mana whenua and led by the Te Ara Tupua Alliance, with construction staged across multiple bays from 2023 to 2026. This infrastructure supports active travel, reduces congestion, and strengthens protection against waves, erosion, and extreme weather for the Eastern Bays communities.
Tags: Chris Bishop Taranaki Whānui ki te Upoko o te Ika Ngāti Toa Rangatira Te Ara Tupua Alliance NZTA Downer NZ HEB Construction Tonkin + Taylor Hutt City Council Eastern Bays