Whirinaki flood resilience project in jeopardy as costs rise
Friday 31 January 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, Hawke's Bay Regional Council, Hawke's Bay Today
A plan to raise a Hawke’s Bay state highway to mitigate flood risks is facing uncertainty due to increasing costs. The project aims to move Cyclone Gabrielle-hit homes from Category 2C to Category 1, but residents expressed frustration over the delay.