Government funding for one Otago inland port proposal criticised by MP

Monday 19 May 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Mon 19 May 2025, 5:32pm

In this story Regional Infrastructure Fund, Jules Radich, Calder Stewart

Associate Regional Development Minister Mark Patterson has described the selection of a single inland port proposal for an $8.2 million loan as a failure of regional planning. The funding was awarded to a Mosgiel-based project, leaving the Clutha mayor frustrated after competing proposals were not coordinated.

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1. Otago Daily TimesMon 19 May 2025, 4:30am

   Inland port decision result of regional planning failure: MP (opens in new tab)

2. RNZMon 19 May 2025, 5:32pm

   Competing Otago Port proposals 'frustrating', says Associate Regional Development Minister (opens in new tab)