The Grey District is set to benefit from a significant investment in port infrastructure, with funding from the Regional Infrastructure Fund supporting key upgrades at Greymouth Port.
A key focus of this investment is building resilience into the port by upgrading the Blaketown Pens area, a vital loading and unloading site. This upgrade includes improved infrastructure, additional security measures, and an ablution block—responding directly to the needs of the fishing industry, which has long sought these enhancements. These improvements will ensure the port remains a reliable and efficient hub for industry and commerce, supporting economic growth in the Grey District.
Mayor Tania Gibson expressed gratitude to the Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment (MBIE) for their support in making this initiative possible. She emphasised the significance of the investment, stating: “Strengthening the infrastructure that supports the Grey District’s economy is essential. Upgrading Greymouth Port ensures it remains a resilient and productive asset for local industries, particularly the fishing sector, which is vital to our region.”
The Greymouth Port development is being supported through $2.3 million in funding from the Regional Infrastructure Fund, with an additional $1.2 million contributed by Development West Coast (DWC).
This investment reinforces the commitment to keeping the Grey District strong, connected, and economically vibrant.
The Greymouth Port funding is part of a wider $15.3 million investment from the Regional Infrastructure Fund, supporting critical infrastructure improvements across the West Coast.
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