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Project

RiverLink

PROJECT STATUS
Under Procurement
RiverLink

The RiverLink program of works aims to improve connectivity, flood resileince and urban livability in Lower Hutt and Melling on the banks of the Hutt River near Wellington. 

The program contains three interdependent projects: 

  • Melling transport improvements 
  • flood protection, and
  • urban revitalisation

Key Dates

Dec 2015 Project Announcement
Oct 2022 RFP Open

Procurement

Procuring Agency: A partnership of Greater Wellington Regional council and Hutt City council and Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

PROJECT HISTORY

Aug 2021 Resource consents applications lodged.
Oct 2022 RFP opens for Alliance contract to deliver the Riverlink project
Nov 2022 The Environment Court of New Zealand granted the RiverLink project the final resource consents.
Estimated Total Cost
(2021)
Sector
Other
Procurement approach
Alliance |
Location
New Zealand |
Resources
Project website
RiverLink
Government resources
Resource Consents application
Media releases
2021/08/17
2022/10/13
2022/11/07
Project pages
Melling transport improvements (RiverLink)
Flood protection
Urban revitalisation
Major Contract

Melling Transport Improvements

PROJECT STATUS
Under Procurement
Melling Transport Improvements

Announced as part of the New Zealand Upgrade Wellington package, the Melling Interchange project will make several improvements to the Melling Link Bridge intersection with State Highway Two on the northern bank of the Hutt River. The Melling Interchange project is part of the broader RiverLink programme which focuses on transport improvements, urban development and flood protection. 

The project will include:

  • A new overbridge and river bridge connecting Queens Drive
  • new Melling Bridge
  • relocation of Melling Railway Station, and
  • new park and ride

The relocated train station will align with the active transport bridge delivered as part of the RiverLink programme. 

Key Dates

Jan 2020 Project Announcement
Mar 2023 Expected Contract Award
2023 Expected Construction Commencement
2027 Expected Construction Completion

Funding contributions

NZ Government

Procurement

Procuring Agency: Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

PROJECT HISTORY

Jan 2020 The project was announced as part of the New Zealand Upgrade - Wellington Package
Jun 2021 Following a re-evaluation of the New Zealand Upgrade Program, the project cost increased from NZ$258 million to NZ$420 million. Key procurement and construction timelines were also delayed by a year. The project will now be completed by 2027 instead of 2026.
Oct 2022 The Waka Kotahi New Zealand Transport Agency issued a Request for Proposals for an Alliance to deliver the project, closing on the 15th of December.
Estimated Total Cost
(2021)
Sector
Road
Procurement approach
Unconfirmed |
Location
New Zealand |
Resources
Media releases
2022/10/13
Tender notices
2022/10/13
Project pages
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency
RiverLink
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