Auckland's controversial Dome Valley landfill approved following split vote
Locals have opposed the landfill proposal, with anti-dump signage becoming a common sight on State Highway 1. They also had fears over the hundreds of vehicle movements that will be added to State Highway 1 by the landfill. At least 11 people have died on the 12km stretch of SH1 in the Dome Valley since 2006, and it has been dubbed one of the deadliest roads in the North Island. The move to grant consent was supported by four out of five independent commissioners. They imposed 400 conditions on the consent – “the direct result of hearing the valid concerns put forward and ensuring ...
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