Mayor Annette Main says the aim is to make the port more viable for future use through a NZ$2.5m initiative that will include the progressive housing of more onshore-related business and a staged development of the recreational boating area.
Councillor Rob Vinsen said the project is “welcome news” and ends a several-year period were “little progress” was seen at the port.
“There has been a lot happening behind the scenes,” he says.
“Early discussions with Port Taranaki ended when it became clear that a future offshore industry was to be postponed.
“However, strategic decisions on the port’s future and engineering studies of both the river management and a structural upgrade of Wharf 1 have proceeded.
“I am looking forward to progress at our port, including a clean-up of neglected areas and getting on with much needed maintenance.”
