The new Pongaroa Fuel Stop is proving a valuable asset to the community and tourists, with motorists no longer being caught short. But the project committee has run short on funds to complete its obligations.
In March, the Tararua District Council agreed to grant up to $60,000, excluding GST which was paid to the project group on completion.
However, the Tararua District mayor, Tracey Collis, has told councillors the group needs a further grant of $10,000.
"This is a fantastic project and having the facility will enable tourism to grow on Route 52 and the community out there have been outstanding," she said.
"I would like council to agree to a further extension of our grant by $10,000, to be funded from our general reserves."