The team behind Auckland Light Rail is still waiting to hear what comes next, after a stop work notice was issued for the multi-billion-dollar project.
The government has agreed to cancel Labour’s light rail plans – but it is not clear what it will do instead.
Labour’s light rail plan had the potential to take up to 14,500 cars off the road but the price soared to $14.6 billion when it was decided to partly tunnel the rail line.
Documents shared with Radio NZ show volcanic rock was found to stretch 40 metres deep in some parts and Auckland mayor Wayne Brown said if it went ahead, it should be above ground.
Auckland Light Rail is a Crown-owned entity. It spokesperson said they acknowledged expectations to stop work and were awaiting further guidance from the government.
