The New Zealand Contractors' Federation is in full support of the government's decision to fast track the Tauranga Eastern Link project by using a toll of $2 for cars and $5 for trucks.
Federation chief executive Jeremy Sole says allowing construction to begin early next year, seven years earlier than would otherwise be the case, would create confidence for contractors still struggling with the impact of recession.

Transport Minister Steven Joyce announcing the Tauranga Eastern Link project will be tolled to enable construction to begin in 2011.

"It is good for the industry to have confirmed work and the capacity and capability to construct is certainly available," says Jeremy.
"The government's ongoing commitment to ensuring a healthy civil construction industry and to releasing New Zealand's latest economic potential is admirable.
"Economic growth will mean more confidence among investors, more development and more opportunities for our industry."