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Marton Rail Hub Update: Environment Court Decision

April 28, 2023

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Following the recent decision made by the Environment Court, please see a statement below from Mayor Andy Watson.

"Last night we received the news that the Environment Court has dismissed an appeal against Rangitīkei District Council around a proposed change to the District Plan. This change would see around 65ha of land on the southern boundary of Marton rezoned from Rural to Industrial, enabling development of the Marton Rail Hub - bringing with it economic and social opportunities for our communities.

We are delighted with the ruling, and our legal team is currently reviewing the decision to understand what this means for us and for our stakeholders. While there is some work to do to finalise provisions following the Environment Court's decision, the decision is a significant and welcome step towards bringing the Marton Rail Hub project to life. We will continue to update the community over the coming weeks"

You can read more information about this project at Marton Rail Hub