West Coast council justifies 'shovel ready' plans
The government is "very supportive" of the West Coast council using its $22 million funding for flood protection projects.
Source: rnz.co.nz
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The government is "very supportive" of the West Coast council using its $22 million funding for flood protection projects.
The $2.8 million Hokitika seawall extension is being reviewed by council to justify the funding it has already received from the government - amidst calls to abandon the scheme.
Some protection projects planned by West Coast Regional Council have stalled after key staff left at a crucial stage in their development.