The Picton ferry redevelopment has been earmarked for fast-tracked consent as part of the government's plan to boost the economy and create jobs.
It is one of eleven projects named in the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track) Bill due to be introduced in the house later this week.
The Mayor of Marlborough John Leggett told report Eva Corlett the project will create better road and rail connections, bring in newer, larger and more environmentally friendly ferries and boost the local economy.
