"NZTA central South Island area manager Mark Pinner said the agency 'understands' the argument for the bridges being stored on the West Coast, but repeated NZTA's previous stated position.

'Our position is that storing these Bailey or Acrow bridge components in a central location like Christchurch is logistically and strategically the best option for responding to emergencies or disaster events that may occur anywhere in New Zealand'."

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https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/ldr/594210/west-coast-left-exposed-as-nzta-refuses-plea-for-emergency-bridges-councillor-says

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West Coast left exposed as NZTA refuses plea for emergency bridges, councillor says

The NZ Transport Agency is sticking to its guns over its refusal to store emergency bridge stock on the West Coast, although the government is now taking a close interest.

RNZ