Canterbury recovery on track

Supporting the rebuild of Christchurch is one of National’s four priorities for this term.

The Government will have spent $2.45 billion of the $5.5 billion Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Fund this financial year on important rebuild and recovery initiatives in the region.

We expect to spend another $2.17 billion in the coming financial year from the fund as the repair and replacement of damaged infrastructure – drinking water, waste water, storm water, and roads – ramps up.

We’re building new infrastructure to support the growth of greater Christchurch, including services for 1400 sections in Halswell which had the consent process fast-tracked. So far, 150 sections have been sold and house construction will begin in July.

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