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Project summary

The project involves the expansion of the Beachgrove residential development in Kaiapoi within the Waimakariri District. It will deliver approximately 650-900 new residential units alongside a 300-unit retirement village, resulting in a combined total of around 950 to 1,200 homes.

Project location

Central Kaiapoi, Canterbury.

Housing Development (North Block): 143, 147 and 151 Ferry Road, Kaiapoi.

Retirement Village (South Block): 310 Beach Road, Kaiapoi

Project referral

First referral application returned

Initial project referral application was returned to the applicant on 19 March 2025 as non-compliant with the requirements of the Fast-track Approvals Act 2024.

Decision on compliance under s14(2) of the Fast-track Approvals Act 2024 (PDF, 177KB)

Second referral application accepted

The Minister for Infrastructure referred the project to the Fast-track on 20 November 2025. The application was lodged on 30 June 2025.

Beachgrove Kaiapoi Expansion project stage 2 Notice of Decisions (PDF, 206KB)