DISAPPOINTMENT: Coromandel MP Scott Simpson in Parliament with a failed amendment for fast-tracking a much needed bypass for Katikati and SH2 works near the Bombays.
The Government has voted against fast-tracking two roading projects in the Coromandel electorate.
Coromandel MP Scott Simpson says legislation to fast-track 11 specific infrastructure projects through the RMA process but not two highways in his electorate was hugely disappointing.
"They haven't supported either a much-needed bypass for Katikati or the
SH2 new highway project between Pokeno at the bottom of the Bombay Hills to Mangatarata.
"As local MP I moved two amendments to the bill that would have added both these vital projects on to the list for fast-tracking but Labour, Greens and New Zealand First MPs voted against my proposals.
"It's a real tragedy for the residents of the Coromandel and those that regularly use these roads.
