Tasman District mayor Tim King is calling for Government action on a long-awaited project to upgrade High St in Motueka, which is part of State Highway 60. Tasman District mayor Tim King is pushing for the Government to include three key highway projects on its schedule of work for the fast-growing region. "Our need for urgent roading upgrades remains unresolved," King says in a report to be considered by the full council on Thursday. The planned upgrade of High St at Motueka was "a long way down the track – it really only needs funding". MARTIN DE RUYTER/STUFF Lower Queen St in Richmond is becoming increasingly congested.

Source: Stuff February 11, 2020 02:37 UTC