One of the largest developments in recent history in Dunedin is set to be launched in the coming months.<\/p>\n
The 650-lot Longfield Mosgiel subdivision, which developer Lane Hocking\u2019s Universal Developments is overseeing, was due to have its main launch in March.<\/p>\n
It incorporates two reserves and playgrounds and a large active reserve running 1.2km through the heart of the subdivision which contains a cycleway and footpath.<\/p>\n
Cr Andrew Simms, a former chairman of the Mosgiel-Taieri community board, said the company had kept the Mosgiel community informed, despite the community expressing some ongoing concerns.<\/p>\n
“During my time as chairman, there were significant discussions with the Dunedin City Council about traffic flows, and with the Otago Regional Council about the stormwater provision for this development.<\/p>\n
“At the moment, it\u2019s a greenfields site which will be replaced by roofs and driveways and roads and that will put more pressure on the existing stormwater infrastructure.<\/p>\n
“So there was, I think, rightfully concern over how those two issues would be mitigated by the design of the infrastructure around the subdivision.”<\/p>\n
However, the size of the subdivision was in other ways, “very encouraging for the Mosgiel and Taieri communities”.<\/p>\n
“I think it provides a real opportunity for additional housing and for quality housing for Dunedin, which we\u2019re short of.<\/p>\n
“We certainly welcome the growth on the Taieri and in Dunedin as being overwhelmingly positive.”<\/p>\n
A city council spokesman said the application for resource consent was still in the processing phase.<\/p>\n
“We don\u2019t have an ETA yet, given it is a large and complex application to work through.”<\/p>\n
Cr Simms acknowledged the positivity of the developers to even try to get the project over the line.<\/p>\n
“It\u2019s a big undertaking by the developers. It\u2019s still a relatively difficult time, so I think that it has to be acknowledged that they\u2019re pushing on with it.”<\/p>\n
Mr Hocking was unavailable for comment.<\/p>\n
However, the development\u2019s website is taking expressions of interest.<\/p>\n
“Being north-facing, Longview will have sunny sections of various sizes to suit all purchasers.<\/p>\n
“We expect to launch around March or April 2026, at which point we will publish the scheme plan and a full set of information to allow buyers to identify their dream site.”<\/p>\n