Southwest Industrial

Project summary

The project is to establish a new 21.4-hectare industrial park on the southwestern urban fringe of Christchurch.

The project comprises:

• subdivision to create 36 freehold industrial lots ranging in size from approximately 0.2 to 1.6 hectares
• an internal road layout
• establishment of new intersections at Marshs Road and Springs Road
• water infrastructure including integrated stormwater management areas
• earthworks, landscaping and supporting infrastructure required to service the new development.

Project location

Six land parcels near Halswell, on the southwestern fringe of the Christchurch City urban areas with a combined area of approximately 21.4 ha at 290, 300, 318, 320, 374 and 376 Springs Road.

The site is fully in the Christchurch City Council boundary, adjacent to the Selwyn District. The Christchurch Southern Motorway (State Highway 76) forms the northern boundary.

Project referral

The Minister for Infrastructure referred the project to the Fast-track on 3 November 2026. The application was lodged on 31 August 2026.

Notice of decisions on application for referral of the Southwest Industrial project (PDF, 209 KB)