Transport Minister Phil Twyford says the new hardship fund for Auckland businesses affected by the City Rail Link construction delays will be capped and strictly controlled.
Yesterday, the Government agreed to a proposal by Auckland Mayor Phil Goff for a hardship fund for Albert St businesses affected by the rail project taking longer than initially advised.
Today, Twyford told Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking there's no precedent in New Zealand for making cash payouts for businesses who are affected by construction projects.
He said the fund will be capped and is based on actual hardship, not compensation for inconvenience.
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