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Manners Mall must proceed as soon as possible
Manners Mall must proceed as soon as possible
The Environment Court decision clearing the way for Manners Mall to be opened up to buses has been welcomed by the Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce.
“We are pleased with the decision. A more efficient public transport operation through the CBD is critical to the city’s prosperity and the configuration in the Manners Mall area is not working well,” said Chamber CEO Charles Finny.
“Rerouting buses through Manners Mall will shorten the central bus route and remove buses from other key roads - thus reducing travel times for general traffic as well as buses.
“The proposed revitalisation of the area and lower Cuba Street is also welcomed.
“We hope that work can commence on the project as soon as possible so that it can be completed in time for the Rugby World Cup next year.
“We also urge decisions on other parts of the regional road network – in particular a tunnel at Buckle Street and the Basin Reserve,” Mr Finny concluded.
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