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Earthworks along Victoria Road on the Cambridge section .
encountered . But with constant , strong collaboration the agency has with contractors , workers , the surrounding community and Maori , the completed sections of the Waikato Expressway have thus far been on time or early , and on or under budget .
“ A key to that has been our extensive consultation processes ,” said Simcock . “ We have a no-surprises policy with our stakeholders and the public , and I believe the project overall enjoys good community support because we have been consulting with them
all the way along .’’
The consultation process has included a combination of site visits , individual meetings , newsletters and public information days , plus strong website backup .
“ We have also set up a Visitor Centre at the Cambridge section project site office where people can call in to view graphics , maps , a DVD , posters , pick up an information sheet and ask questions . It ’ s also been popular with group bookings .’’
Te Rapa section – Fulton Hogan The Te Rapa section of the
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