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Does he agree with Tim Costley that “the geotechnical work has already begun” for the second Mt Victoria Tunnel (and/or the Terrace Tunnel duplication); if so, what evidence supports this, if any, including (a) the contract(s) let, (b) the contract value(s), (c) the notice-to-proceed date(s), and (d) the scope of work?

Answered Question 6092 (2026)
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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • Does he agree with Tim Costley that “the geotechnical work has already begun” for the second Mt Victoria Tunnel (and/or the Terrace Tunnel duplication); if so, what evidence supports this, if any, including (a) the contract(s) let, (b) the contract value(s), (c) the notice-to-proceed date(s), and (d) the scope of work?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

Yes, I do. Geotechnical investigations were completed on 20 February 2026. The evidence is that there were contractors undertaking this work in the Town Belt between November 2025 and February 2026. Further information is available on the NZTA website at: https://www.nzta.govt.nz/projects/sh1-wellington-improvements/mt-victoria-tunnel-geotechnical-investigations.