Waimea Weekly Locally Owned and Operated
Wednesday 27 October 2021
Coffee, cake, connection
Page 26
Fast and furious kart champs
Page 7
Housing boom for Waimea Jo Kent Reporter
jo@waimeaweekly.co.nz
More than 2000 homes will be built in Tasman in the coming years with multiple projects progressing to their next stages.
Tasman District Council has approved plans for up to 2000 new houses in an area which will become known as Richmond South. A separate project in Wakefield is also one step closer to Government funding for 321 new homes after making it through the first
round of applications in the Infrastructure Acceleration Fund (IAF) process. The Richmond South project covers the current southern boundary of Richmond, at Bateup Rd, southwards to between White Road and Ranzau Rd, and
into the foothills of the Barnicoat Range. Tasman District Council planner Jeremy Butler is leading the project and says with the continuing high growth rates in the area, the council has a responsibility to look ahead.
“Even with greater intensification within existing residential areas, we will not have enough dwellings to house everyone who wants to live here.” Richmond is Tasman’s fastest
see page 2
Isla Fifield and Taya Jolly joined hundreds of trick or treaters at Willow Bank ‘Haunted’ Village last weekend for some spooky fun. From scary houses to wandering street performers and a bed of nails, the event didn’t disappoint. Organiser Julian eggers said this year was one of the best and with the addition of live music and food carts, the night had a real family-friendly vibe. “Thank you to all those who came out and supported our event. We hope your kids enjoyed the characters, lollies and entertainment.” Photo: Jo Kent.
Design & Build - Free Quotes
231 Queen St, Richmond Ph: 544 0886 www.endeavourhomes.co.nz
NOW OPEN - 231 Queen St, Richmond Additional copies $1
100% locally owned and operated
www.waimeaweekly.co.nz