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What are the estimated total capital and annual operating costs for the Accelerated Capacity Project, and how do these compare with initial cost estimates in the Programme Business Case?

Answered Question 4161 (2026)
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Tracey McLellan

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What are the estimated total capital and annual operating costs for the Accelerated Capacity Project, and how do these compare with initial cost estimates in the Programme Business Case?

Answered by

Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Corrections

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I am advised that as the Accelerated Capacity Project (ACP) is currently in active procurement, the estimated total capital and annual operating costs cannot be provided. However, I am further advised that the cost estimates used in the High Security Capacity Programme Business Case are consistent with subsequent work undertaken to refine costings in the Single Stage Business Case, and Approval to Deliver documents. The ACP remains on track to deliver within its approved budget for capital and ongoing operating costs.