Big boost for Wainuiomata

National will investigate a second access into Wainuiomata if it is elected on October 14, the party has announced.

This is “fantastic news for Wainuiomata”, says National candidate for Hutt South, Chris Bishop.

A second Wainuiomata access is “something I’ve been pushing for years,” Chris says.

“Wainuiomata needs a second access.

“It will improve resilience, increase access into the valley, and help unlock around 1,800 new greenfield homes in Wainuiomata North.

“The study will look at the best route for a second access, and how it can connect to the Cross Valley Link.

“National has also committed to two major new projects which will help Wainuiomata residents – the Cross Valley Link and [a] Petone to Grenada [link road].

“The Cross Valley Link has been talked about since the 1960s and is a major new road from the east of the Hutt through to State Highway Two.

“The Cross Valley Link will increase capacity, reducing congestion across the Hutt and make it easier for Wainuiomata residents to get into the Hutt and into Wellington.

“National is fully-funding this project as part of the Petone to Grenada Link road.

“That project will deliver a new interchange at