There are concerns National's $800 million promise for a major Canterbury road will be able to deliver enough bang for its buck. 

National is promising to start construction on the Belfast-to-Pegasus Motorway and Woodend Bypass if re-elected, with the money allocated in Budget 2027. 

Transporting New Zealand Chief Executive Officer Dom Kalasih told Andrew Dickens that's about $73 million per kilometre.  

He says the concern is whether the project will deliver enough value for money and stay within budget. 

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There are concerns National's $800 million promise for a major Canterbury road will be able to deliver enough bang for its buck.&nbsp;
National is promising to start construction on the Belfast-to-Pegasus Motorway and Woodend Bypass if re-elected, with the money allocated in Budget 2027.&nbsp;
Transporting New Zealand Chief Executive Officer Dom Kalasih told Andrew Dickens that's about $73 million per kilometre. &nbsp;
He says the concern is whether the project will deliver enough value for money and stay within budget.&nbsp;
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Dom Kalasih: Transporting New Zealand CEO on National's pledge to construct the Belfast-to-Pegasus Motorway

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