Brennan winery, restaurant, education and event complex
This project has been referred to an expert consenting panel for fast-track consenting under the Covid-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting Act 2020).
Project ID
2020-025
Applicant
Otago Viticulture and Oenology Limited (trading as Brennan Wines)
Project summary
To extend and operate an existing vineyard; to construct and operate a winery complex and associated facilities, an onsite winemaking facility, restaurant, cellar door, barrel hall for events and an education facility.
Location
110 Gibbston Back Road, Gibbston, Otago
Referred projects order
Schedule 11 to COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Order 2020 [New Zealand Legislation website]
The project:
- will help to achieve the purpose of the Act
- will provide specialist and local employment opportunities for construction jobs and for permanent jobs in the Otago wine-making region
- will create economic benefits for the viticulture and winemaking industries adversely affected by COVID-19, by providing opportunities for workers to upskill
- will progress faster than would otherwise be the case under standard RMA
Any adverse effects arising from the activities occurring under the project, and potential mitigation measures, can be tested by an expert consenting panel, having regard to Part 2 of the Resource Management Act 1991 and the purpose of the Act.
Section 17 report
Section 17 report [PDF, 355 KB]