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Project summary
The project is to construct an approximately 145 hectare combined residential, retirement/aged care, and industrial development located on the southwestern fringe of Hamilton City, within the Southern Links 1 growth area.
The project comprises:
approximately 1,300 residential lots
approximately 400 unit retirement village, including aged care facilities
two neighbourhood centres
approximately 25 hectares of light industrial land, comprising around 24-47 industrial lots; and
supporting green infrastructure, three waters, and transport connections, including provision for a future Houchens Road connection and a future water reservoir.
Project location
Approximately 145 hectares located on the Southwestern fringe of Hamilton City, bounded by SH3 (Ohaupo Road) and Houchens Road, within the Southern Links 1 growth area. Waikato region.
Lot 1 DPS 84715 — Chinamans Hill Limited
Lot 4 DPS 59241 — Chinamans Hill Limited
Lot 1 DPS 29779 — Chinamans Hill Limited
Lot 2 DP 569695 — Ōhaupō Land Limited Partnership.
Project referral
The Minister for Infrastructure referred the project to the Fast-track on 25 May 2026. The application was lodged on 27 February 2026.
Notice of decisions on application for referral of the SL Houchens Development project (PDF, 209 KB)