Headline: Key needs to put on his hard hat and get Auckland rail moving
Auckland Council’s agreement to negotiate with Precinct Properties to build a section of the City Rail Link four years before the project’s start date, shows Auckland businesses are champing at the bit to get started, says Labour’s Auckland Issues spokesperson Phil Twyford.
“National’s refusal to start the City Rail Link before 2020 is holding Auckland back and denying it the growth, prosperity and jobs the City needs.
“Businesses don’t want to wait until 2020 to reap the rewards of this important project. They know the development opportunities the rail link will bring will revitalise local businesses, nearby housing developments, and grow a range of economic opportunities.
“Plans to do nothing until 2020 don’t impress anyone. In fact, by National’s completion date Transport Minister, Gerry Brownlee will be riding the City Rail Link on his Super Gold Card and John Key will be just a year away from doing the same.
“Labour would get the link underway by 2015, meaning it would be moving Aucklanders around the central city by 2020.
“At that stage John Key would just be putting on his hard hat. He needs to get with the programme,” Phil Twyford said.
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