New firm to manage US$181.84mn New Zealand road project

In New Zealand, Westland District Council has established Westland Properties to manage a US$181.84 million (NZD 220 million) road project between Milford Sound and Haast. The new South Island road is expected to cover 110km-138km and close to 80km will be located in Southland district. Travelling time between Haast and Milford Sound will be reduced by four to five hours once the new road is completed.
November 8, 2013 Read time: 1 min
In New Zealand, Westland District Council has established Westland Properties to manage a US$181.84 million (NZD 220 million) road project between Milford Sound and Haast. The new South Island road is expected to cover 110km-138km and close to 80km will be located in Southland district. Travelling time between Haast and Milford Sound will be reduced by four to five hours once the new road is completed.
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