The Central Otago District Council (CODC) is considering a proposed change to its district plan to allow for residential and commercial waterfront development at Parkburn near Cromwell. 

The change has been requested by Fulton Hogan Limited, which wants to rehabilitate its quarry site at Parkburn to allow for the development.

The area under consideration is 118ha adjoining the existing Pisa Moorings residential area.

It would include business/industrial and business/mixed-use areas at the north of the site.

An overhead view of the proposed development

If the change proposal is successful, the additional housing will comprise 74 apartments, 112 low, 272 medium, 85 high-density lots, and six small commercial buildings totalling 1,725 square metres.

The commercial aspect of the development would allow for hospitality/retail activity to be undertaken. 

An artist’s impression of the waterfront development, including restaurant/bar/retail area

The success of the change proposal hinges on the successful adoption of Plan Change 19 (PC19), which allows for medium-density residential development to take place. 

The PC19 hearings will take place in late April.  

Fulton Hogan’s district plan change request is available for viewing on the council’s consultation platform.

A full copy of the proposal and the request for the plan change can also be inspected at council services centres and public libraries.

Submissions to the proposed plan change close on Friday April 7, 2023.