Next steps in Mission Bay rejuvenation Project

Following the lodging of a resource consent application last month by Urban Legacy & Partners Limited (Urban Partners) for consent to plans to rejuvenate Mission Bay’s centre, the Auckland Council has now publicly notified the application (as requested by Urban Partners) to allow submissions from the public.

The public now have 20 working days to lodge a submission on the application with their feedback on the Project for redevelopment of the eastern part of Mission Bay’s local centre.

Project Director Doug Osborne says feedback to date through informal consultation and online / social media channels has been mainly positive.

“We have been encouraged by the level of the support for the Project so far. The public agree that change is desperately needed for Mission Bay and we’re proud to have put forward a proposal for a Project that will make Mission Bay a better place for all the community.

“We recognise that no Project will meet with 100 per cent approval. However, the level of support we have received so far affirms our commitment to deliver a transformative development that will see this iconic area meet its full potential.”

Urban Partners welcomes feedback on the Project through its next stage of the Council’s formal submission process. Submissions can be lodged in support or opposition to the application.

“We look forward to the next stage of this open, publicly notified process, which gives everyone the opportunity to have their say,” concludes Osborne.

Urban Partners consults with locals over Waiwera plans

Chief Executive Rob Marshall and property consultant Evan Vertue recently attended the Waiwera Property Owners and Ratepayers Association (WAIPORA) to update them on work completed over the past year. Mr Marshall’s presentation to almost 100 residents at the meeting was well received. “We felt it was an opportune time to update the community on our work over the past year and the feedback from the community was very positive” said Mr Marshall. 

After presenting some background on the history of Urban Partners and their current projects, the discussion turned to Waiwera.  Topics covered included the results of market assessments, geothermal water investigations, heritage assessments of historic bathhouses, wastewater reticulation option analysis and masterplanning and concept development.

Urban Partners’ vision for Waiwera is to “create a world class leisure and hospitality destination” befitting its unique natural attributes and proximity to Auckland. Although significant progress has been made on development options across the three land holdings under Urban Partners management, no firm decisions have yet been made as to the precise timing and nature of development. It is clear however, that any development will necessarily be staged over a number of years.  The development is most likely to comprise a combination of hospitality, health and wellness, leisure and both temporary and  permanent  accommodation. 

“We were very pleased to be able to update the local community in this way and will continue to engage with WAIPORA on a regular basis” said Mr Marshall.