An upgrade to Picton's ferry terminal will be fast tracked, under a new law to be introduced this week. Picton's Ferry Terminal upgrade is one of the 11 projects to be fast -tracked under a new law to be introduced to Parliament this week. The Government says the project will improve rail services by expanding the docks and upgrading the passenger terminal. READ MORE:* Red tape ditched as Government unveils new infrastructure law* 'Too early' to pick fast-tracked projects, like ferry terminal upgrade* Picton awaits 'vast' project with upgraded ferry terminalEnvironment Minister David Parker said the new law would fast track infrastructure projects through the consenting process to help the economy recover post Covid-19. A new Interislander building, would offer ferry and rail passengers views over the Marlborough Sounds and "state-of-the-art check in".

Source: Stuff June 15, 2020 05:03 UTC