New community to be created from ex-school site
LONDON: A new multigenerational community is to be created on an old school site. The community will be created around a green zone garden and walking reserve.
Sections of a Ngāi Tahu Property redevelopment on the old South Hornby School site are expected to go on sale later this year.
The development is located on a 2.76ha parcel of land at Shands Rd being developed in partnership with Paenga Kupenga, the economic arm of Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri Rūnanga.
The entire development will be carried out in a single stage and become a residential subdivision with 39 sections and three medium-density lots surrounding a reserve with a playground.
Ngāi Tahu Property general manager Blair Forgie said: “Ngāi Tahu Property introduced the development and presented the plan to the Greater Hornby Residents Association in October 2023. Letter drops have been distributed to neighbouring properties.
“We are very mindful of the work we are undertaking and are committed to minimising any potential disruption to neighbours and the surrounding area.”
The site was transferred to Ngāi Tahu at the beginning of 2023 and land development, including earthworks and road preparation, commenced in January.
