Hospitals and councils must sweat the big stuff, says infrastructure chief

First published JUL 26, 2023
Updated 8 hours ago

Infrastructure

The Infrastructure Commission chief tells mayors existing public buildings, roads and water networks need better information and better investment – rather than just succumbing to the allure of glamorous new projects

When a 3.5m sinkhole opens in the middle of a central Auckland street, because the council has dragged its feet on replacing a 1915 stormwater pipe, then that begs some questions.&