Parkburn

Project summary

The project involves: 

• bulk earthworks to backfill and rehabilitate a quarry

• subdivision to create approximately 1000 allotments and enable construction of approximately 1000 residential units across a range of densities (which may be constructed by a person or persons other than the applicant)

• subdivision to create allotments and enable construction of a neighbourhood centre (which may include retail, commercial, medical and early childhood education activities) and a primary school (all of which may be constructed by a person or persons other than the applicant)

• landscaping and development of an open space network including recreation and esplanade reserves, and restoration along the margins of Parkbum Stream and Lake Dunstan | Te Wairere

• formation of two coves extending into Lake Dunstan | Te Wairere

• associated infrastructure, including for three waters services and transport (including external site access works).

Project location

922 Luggate-Cromwell Road (State Highway 6), Cromwell, located approximately 8 kilometres to the north of the Cromwell township and adjacent to Lake Dunstan | Te Wairere. The project will include works within the State Highway 6 (SH6) road reserve.

Project referral

The Minister for Infrastructure referred the project to the Fast-track on 15 February 2026. The application was lodged on 31 October 2025.

Notice of decisions on application for referral of the Parkburn stage 2 project (PDF, 216 KB)