Southland mayor warns of road safety risks due to funding shortfall

1NewsThe PressThursday 28 November 2024 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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Southland Mayor Rob Scott has written to Transport Minister Simeon Brown regarding funding issues for the region's 5,000km road network. The mayor expressed concerns that the shortfall could put lives at risk as the council struggles to maintain the country's second largest network.

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First reported by 1News, Thu 28 Nov 2024, 8:01am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 4 hours
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