ACCIONA were proud to join the Rt Hon. Prime Minister of New Zealand, Christopher Luxon, and the Hon. Christopher Bishop to mark the official start of construction with a sod turning ceremony for the Warkworth to Te Hana project, a section of Ara Tūhono, which forms part of the Northland Corridor.

From planning to delivery

The milestone signals the transition from planning to delivery and represents a significant step forward in the delivery of a transformational transport corridor that will provide a safer, more resilient and more efficient connection between Auckland and Northland.

Supporting the local community

ACCIONA’s CEO Infrastructure, Australia & New Zealand Peter Regan, says we are excited to be underway on construction of the motorway.

“ACCIONA is proud to be playing a part in contributing to the local community through the delivery of a motorway that will enhance network resilience and support long-term regional growth," Mr Regan said.

"Importantly, during construction and operation it will provide opportunities for employment, training and local businesses," he said.

The sod turning marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the Warkworth to Te Hana project and the communities it will serve.

ACCIONA are looking forward to working closely with local stakeholders, businesses, suppliers and communities throughout construction and leaving a positive legacy long after the project is complete.

A PPP for the Northland Corridor

The Warkworth to Te Hana project is a PPP (Private Public Partnership), which Northway, a partnership between ACCIONA and Aberdeen, will deliver on behalf of the NZ Transport Agency for the New Zealand Government.

ACCIONA will also undertake the design, construction, maintenance and operation of the corridor, drawing on its extensive experience delivering complex transport infrastructure projects in New Zealand and internationally.