SH1 Belfast to Pegasus Motorway and Woodend Bypass – NZTA’s decision-led approach
Jacobs, Wynn Williams Building, Level 2/47 Hereford Street, Christchurch 8013 - November 12, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:30pm
About
The Government has tasked the NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) with building a more efficient business case process – one that leads to a tight control on project scope and cost, and more efficient and timely infrastructure delivery.
Taking a decision-led approach to develop these projects is one of the ways NZTA is working to support faster, more cost-effective outcomes. The decision-led approach is about project teams doing the right work at the right time to enable the right decisions to be made through each phase.
Come along to hear more about NZTA's decision-led approach to project development and what was learnt when applying it to the development of the SH1 Belfast to Pegasus Motorway and Woodend Bypass investment case. We’ll also cover what it means for the infrastructure sector and next steps for embedding the approach into the development of all NZTA state highway infrastructure projects.
Who is this event for?
If you're currently working on NZTA projects or will be in the future, we encourage you to attend this session.
Format
Non-alcoholic drinks and nibbles will be provided and there will be plenty of time for networking before and after the event. Doors open at 4pm and the presentations start at 4.45pm.
Venue
Jacobs, Wynn Williams Building, Level 2/47 Hereford Street, Christchurch 8013.
Speakers
NZTA
- Robyn Elston, National Manager System Design
- Richard Osborne, Regional Manager System Design, South Island
- Mike Blylevan, Principal Transport Planner
Jacobs
- Vince Pace, Civil Engineer and B2P Design Team Lead
Aecom
- Melissa Merlo, Area Manager – South Island and B2P Design Manager
Register
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Check out the draft guidance
The draft guidance for the approach is now available on the NZTA website.
Share your feedback
To further refine the guidance, NZTA is collecting feedback from those who’ve used the approach. We encourage you to get familiar with the approach and the guidance, and understand how it will shape the way NZTA and consultants will work together.
To provide feedback, email [email protected] by 30 October 2025.