The West Coast Regional Council (WCRC) commissioned GHD Ltd and Option One Ltd to assess the current status of the West Coast transport network and provide an integrated regional transport infrastructure plan.
Recent studies confirm, and indications show, that there are likely to be significant increases in bulk volume production on the West Coast in the short to medium term, principally coal.
Based on freight predictions, the West Coast may be facing acute transport investment demands for the immediate future. This report brings together information from past reports as well as updates and costings from stakeholders. It highlights the current West Coast transport issues and outlines a plan for potential ways to mitigate these issues including an economic assessment of options and methods to obtain funding.
Click here to download the West Coast Integrated Regional Transport Infrastructure Plan (Jun 05, PDF, 1.03MB).