A significant investment into Greater Christchurch’s public transport which went “missing” last year has been found: in road projects.
The $78 million worth of public transport funding from central government was reallocated in December – when Cabinet approved funding for upgrades to Brougham St (a project the Government had earlier axed) and for the second Ashburton Bridge.
But the reason it was axed remains murky. A recent letter from Transport Minister Chris Bishop – obtained by *The Press* – points the finger at the Christchurch City Council, suggesting the council proactively gave up on accessing that funding in February 2024.
