Ohinewai Foam Factory
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
2020-018
Applicant
Ambury Properties Limited
Project summary
To construct and operate a foam factory and rail siding. The factory will consolidate several industrial operations currently based in Auckland onto the proposed site, enabling the applicant to more efficiently carry out its operations. The rail siding will provide access to the North Island Main Trunk railway and is intended to be used as the main method to receive and ship products.
Location
88 Lumsden Road, 109 Tahuna Road & 52 Lumsden Road, Ohinewai
The project:
- will help to achieve the Act’s purpose
- offers the prospect of short- and long-term employment for Huntly and North Waikato, including up to 2,100 construction jobs and 50 permanent factory jobs
- will enable construction to begin earlier by bringing the consenting process forward by 3 to 15 months
- has the potential for economic benefits to the area, including through diversifying the economy of the Waikato region, possibly encouraging further industrial development in the area, and creating the opportunity for the development and employment of a skilled workforce.
Any adverse effects arising from the application and mitigation measures could be tested through the expert consenting panel having regard to Part 2 of the RMA and the purpose of the Act.
Section 17 report
Section 17 report [PDF, 754 KB]