“Hands Around The Basin” This Sunday

Opponents of NZTA’s proposed Basin Reserve flyover are invited to gather at the Basin Reserve at 12 noon on Sunday 25 September to join others in showing their opposition to the government’s plans.

Save the Basin spokesperson Kent Duston says “the ‘Road of National Significance’ will cost tax and ratepayers $97 million to move traffic congestion 300 metres. It makes no economic sense and will result in the shortsighted destruction of the Basin as a sporting and cultural venue. It will also affect Wellington’s green belt and access to eastern suburb sports facilities “.

The ‘Hands around the Basin’ event is also an opportunity for people to learn more about the Architecture Centre’s ‘Option X’, a contemporary and innovative alternative to NZTA’s plans.

Speakers on the day include Kent Duston, Labour M.P. Grant Robertson and James Shaw.

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