Jamaica Rise
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
2022-129
Applicant
Grenada North Nominees Limited
Project summary
To subdivide a site covering approximately 23.1 hectares of land and construct a residential development comprising of approximately 213 residential units, including approximately 52 residential units within eight apartment buildings that are each 3 storeys high. The project includes the construction of supporting infrastructure, including roads and reserves intended to vest with Wellington City Council (WCC), accessways and three-waters services.
Location
133, 143, 148, 155, 158, 161, 169, 171, 174, 175, 176, 178, 179, 182, 186 and 198 Jamaica Drive, Grenada North, Wellington.
Referred projects order
Schedule 94 to the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Order 2020 [New Zealand Legislation website]
The project will:
- generate employment by providing approximately 172 direct, and 172 indirect, full-time equivalent jobs over a 4-year design and construction period
- increase housing supply through construction of approximately 213 residential units
- have positive effects on social well-being by providing public open space for recreational purposes
- progress faster than would otherwise be the case under standard Resource Management Act 1991 process.
Any actual and potential effects on the environment, and proposed measures to avoid, remedy, mitigate, offset, or compensate for any adverse effects, can be appropriately tested by an expert consenting panel against Part 2 of the Resource Management Act 1991 and the purpose of the Act.
Section 17 report
Section 17 report [PDF, 883 KB]