Category: regional_development
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Government Backs Bay of Plenty Regional Aviation with $2.08m Sunair Loan
The Coalition Government has loaned Bay of Plenty-based Sunair $2.08 million from the Regional Infrastructure Fund to help acquire aircraft, cover maintenance and refinance debt.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessTransportationRegional DevelopmentFederal GovernmentEconomy SunairRegional Infrastructure FundShane JonesJames MeagerBay of Plentyregional air connectivityNew Zealand aviationNew Zealand Government
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$2m Grant Secures Matakana Island Lifeline
Government invests $2.01m from the Regional Infrastructure Fund to upgrade Opureora Wharf, Matakana Island's only vehicle and freight gateway, in a $2.9m project.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessRegional DevelopmentFederal GovernmentTransportationEnvironmentEconomy Matakana IslandOpureora WharfRegional Infrastructure FundShane JonesMark PattersonWestern Bay of Plenty District CouncilNew Zealand Government
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Government Funds $7.5m Culvert Fixes on Taranaki Highways
Two ageing Taranaki culverts on the Forgotten World and Surf highways will be replaced with $7.5 million from the Regional Infrastructure Fund, with construction expected to begin in 2027.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessTransportationRegional DevelopmentFederal Government TaranakiForgotten World HighwaySurf HighwayRegional Infrastructure FundShane JonesChris BishopCulvert ReplacementNew Zealand Government
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Canterbury Water Projects Hit Major Milestones with RIF Support
Wrights Road Storage Ponds begin construction and Opuha Dam tests a new outlet valve, backed by Regional Infrastructure Fund loans of up to $15.6m and $20.8m.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEnvironmentAgricultureEnergyRegional Development CanterburyRegional Infrastructure FundMark PattersonWrights Road Storage PondsOpuha Damwater storagedrought resilienceNew Zealand Government
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$3.5m to Replace 140-Year-Old Albert Burn Bridge on SH6
Regional Infrastructure Fund provides $3.5 million to replace Otago's 140-year-old Albert Burn Bridge on State Highway 6, with design work due within six months and construction expected in 2027.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessTransportationRegional DevelopmentInfrastructureFederal Government Albert Burn BridgeState Highway 6OtagoRegional Infrastructure FundShane JonesChris BishopTransportNew Zealand Government