Ashbourne

Project summary

• A residential development, associated earthworks and subdivision, comprising approximately 530 residential units, public open space and a neighbourhood centre comprising commercial activities

• A multi-functional greenway including active transit nodes, development infrastructure and stormwater management devices.

• A retirement development and earthworks comprising approximately 250 units, an associated hospital, and additional supporting facilities.

• Two solar farms, covering approximately 13 hectares and 25 hectares respectively, with associated vegetation planting and earthworks and associated infrastructure with the potential to provide up to 52,000 megawatt-hours per year.

Project location

Approximately 125 hectares of land approximately 1.8 kilometres southwest of Matamata.

Project referral

The Minister for Infrastructure referred the project to the Fast-track on 13 May 2025.

Notice of decisions on application for referral of the Ashbourne project

Application documents will be available by Monday 19 May.