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The Prime Minister, and Mayor Len Brown opened the Grafton Gully Cycleway this morning.
While I was not there I have seen plenty of photos of the event (when Spark does not keep dropping my internet out). One thing that caught my attention was this:
The Prime Minister has endorsed Skypath which is better than the two North Shore National Electorate MP’s as well as Ward Councillor George Wood who all seem to be trying to throw spanners into Skypath’s progress
I asked what did it mean when the PM endorsed Skypath and it was said:
So nothing full committal but if National gets their Third Term the Government might via NZTA give some assistance in getting Skypath built. That is fine whether the Government fully funds it or sticks with the Public Private Partnership which means a toll, I am not particular fussed.
But good to see the PM come out and have a ride down the Cycleway after which he gave a warm response to Skypath.
As they say: “Good things take time”
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