A push for the Wellington City Council to rethink its city centre as costs for the Golden Mile project spiral. 

It's now forecast to cost $220 million, up from $139 million, with an independent review warning further blowouts are possible. 

The project would deliver major pedestrian, cycling, and public transport upgrades. 

Deputy Mayor Ben McNulty told Heather du Plessis-Allan the council needs to look at doing something different. 

He says it can't sustain these costs, particularly in a rates-capping environment. 

McNulty says councillors will consider the latest review before making a final decision next week. 

He says they can choose to end the project but still rejuvenate nightlife hub Courtney Place in other ways. 

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A push for the Wellington City Council to rethink its city centre as costs for the Golden Mile project spiral.&nbsp;
It's now forecast to cost $220 million, up from $139 million, with an independent review warning further blowouts are possible.&nbsp;
The project would deliver major pedestrian, cycling, and public transport upgrades.&nbsp;
Deputy Mayor Ben McNulty told Heather du Plessis-Allan the council needs to look at doing something different.&nbsp;
He says it can't sustain these costs, particularly in a rates-capping environment.&nbsp;
McNulty says councillors will consider the latest review before making a final decision next week.&nbsp;
He says they can choose to end the project but still rejuvenate nightlife hub Courtney Place in other ways.&nbsp;
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Ben McNulty: Wellington Deputy Mayor on the review into the Golden Mile project and its budget blowout

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