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Indicative Timeline

Key dates, milestones and updates for Sleepyhead Estate.
October 2019
Open day at Ohinewai
November 2019
Further submissions on rezoning close
December 2019
Rezoning documents lodged with WDC
May 2020
Stage 1 Foam Factory and earthworks resource consents lodged
June 2020
WDC/WRC notification of Stage 1 Foam Factory and earthworks resource consents
September 2020
WDC hearing of Rezoning submissions
November 2020
WDC releases decisions on Rezoning submissions
November 2020
WDC/WRC issue decision on Stage 1 Foam Factory and earthworks resource consent applications
December 2020
Appeal period on Rezoning decisions close
December 2020
Appeal period on Stage 1 Foam Factory and earthworks resource consent decisions close
Summer 2020/2021
Stage 1 earthworks commence for Foam Factory
July 2021
Foam Factory construction commences
Late 2022
Opening of Stage 1 Foam Factory
April 2022
Construction commences of first houses
Mid 2022
Service Centre construction commences
2021 - 2031
Development spread over 7 - 10 years
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The Masterplan

The masterplan report (draft) has been prepared to help advance the project and to create a vision for Sleepyhead Estate.
The Masterplan

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Our Story

Sleepyhead Estate will re-invigorate the existing community of Ohinewai and nearby Huntly township.

Vision

Sleepyhead Estate will be a well-connected mixed use community which brings together the social, cultural and working aspects of life.

The Masterplan

The 176-hectare site is strategically located within the golden triangle, with strong links to Auckland, Hamilton and Tauranga.

FAQs

Frequently asked questions and answers.

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