The consultation closed in January 2017. Thank you to all who participated.
Update
We have reviewed the consultation feedback and published the Consultation on Options Report . The preferred options for the Awakino Tunnel bypass Project and SH3 Safety and resilience improvements Project, along with the next steps for the Mt Messenger bypass Project have been announced.
Community Consultation on Options – 21 November 2016 to 6 January 2017
| What we proposed | We consulted on route options for the Mt Messenger and Awakino Tunnel bypass projects along with other safety and resilience improvements for the 58 km stretch of State Highway 3 from the Awakino Gorge to Mount Messenger:
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| Why we consulted | We wanted to know what options the local communities and other stakeholders favoured and the reasons for their choices. |
| Consultation period | There was a six week consultation from 21 November 2016 to 6 January 2017. |
| Consultation findings | Read the Consultation of Options Report – April 2017 |
| Announcement | The preferred options for the Awakino Tunnel bypass Project and SH3 Safety and resilience improvements Project, along with the next steps for the Mt Messenger bypass Project have been announced . |
We have been developing options for the bypass projects at Mt Messenger and Awakino Tunnel, along with other safety and resilience improvements for the 58 km stretch of State Highway 3 from the Awakino Gorge to Mount Messenger.
While our investigations are continuing we would like to share the proposals with you.
View our Community Consultation on Options Summary Booklet for more information
What we are proposing
There are three projects making up the Awakino Gorge to Mt Messenger Programme.
Awakino Tunnel bypass Project has two proposed route options.Mt Messenger bypass Project has three proposed route options.SH3 Improvements Project has a two-stage approach for safety and resilience improvements.
If you would like more information please see the frequently asked questions.