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Transport Minister says councils considering Hamilton rail business case
Waikato councils will consider the business case for a start-up Hamilton to Auckland passenger rail service expected to begin in 2020, Transport Minister Phil Twyford has announced.
The Waikato Regional Transport Committee last week voted unanimously to include the proposed rail service in its local land transport plan. It will now be considered by Waikato Regional Council, the Waikato District Council and the Hamilton City Council.
Phil Twyford said the final business case approved by the New Zealand Transport Agency proposed a start-up service costing $57.77 million over the next three years.
"The initial service, intended to start in March 2020, would be operated by KiwiRail and include a northbound morning peak service and a southbound evening peak service.
"It would stop at Frankton, The Base, Huntly and Papakura. The Huntly platform would need to be upgraded and a new island platform would be needed at The Base.
"It would start with a four-carriage train which can carry 150 passengers each way. As demand grows, it would be expanded to a five-carriage train carrying up to 200 passengers.
"Our Government is committed to developing transport options in our urban areas by investing close to $4 billion in public transport, rapid transit and metro rail across the country through the National Land Transport Fund in the next three years.
"Instead of transport investment trying to play catch up, we need to lead growth and shape our towns and cities. More people are commuting between Hamilton and Auckland, and introducing this service will give them a choice in how they do that," Phil Twyford said.
The NZTA Board will consider whether to fund the proposed start-up passenger rail service in December after the councils have made their decisions.
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MESH adds sculpture to popular central city park
Hamilton's award-winning Victoria on the River central city park will feature a new sculpture thanks to the generosity of philanthropic arts organisation MESH Sculpture Hamilton.
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Early kick-off times feature in Super Rugby 2020
Fan-friendly early kick-off times in New Zealand are the feature of the 2020 Investec Super Rugby draw announced by Sanzaar this week.
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Award winning transport hub just one of many projects delivered for Hamiltonians over the past three years
A massive range of projects to improve the wellbeing of Hamiltonians have been delivered by Hamilton City Council's passionate and expert teams in the past three years.
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Applications open for multi-year community funding
Is supporting the wellbeing of Hamiltonians at the heart of your not-for-profit community group's activities? You may be eligible for a multi-year operating grant from Hamilton City Council.
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Final step for housing in Peacocke
Much-needed new housing is a step closer in Peacocke after Hamilton City Council moved to the final stages of procurement for a major wastewater connection.
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Two-week maintenance project for Waterworld
Waterworld's main pool hall will be closed for two weeks in July for a range of maintenance and renewals projects.
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Double the fun! Hamilton Children's Day celebrated over two weekends
Children's Day events kick off this Sunday and will run over two weekends in Hamilton, giving our kids double the love.
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Waitangi Day commemoration event
Waitangi Day will be marked by a special commemorative event at Elliott Park this year, through a partnership involving Te Runanga o Kirikiriroa, Western Community Centre and Hamilton City Council.
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Fund leads to winning waste solution
Hamilton City Council waste minimisation funding has helped solve a Hamilton high school's food waste problem, at the same time benefitting the students, surrounding community and environment.