Media Release
30.9.2016
Vast Lower Hutt development site goes on the market in receivership sale
A large chunk of undeveloped land on the edge of Lower Hutt’s commercial and industrial precinct has been placed on the
market for sale through a receivership process.
The 2.2 hectare flat triangular site in Waiu Street comes under a general business zoning – allowing for the
construction of commercial, industrial, or warehousing premises. The land is adjacent to the Wainuiomata Mountain Bike
Park.
The site was formerly owned by a land development contracting firm which used it as a land-fill site over a number of
years before being placed in receivership. The land is being marketed for sale by Bayleys Wellington salespeople Mark
Walker and Paul Cudby through a tender process closing on October 26.
Mr Cudby described the plot as the biggest undeveloped site of its type in the city.
“Under council regulations, the site can operate as one ‘mega’ premises or yard, or could alternatively be subdivided
into sections as small as 200 square metres,” Mr Cudby said.
Tucked in an elevated position behind a row of large warehousing units and smaller light industrial business premises,
the vacant land has access off Waiu Street at the southern end of town. Mr Walker said there were multiple permutations
for any future owner considering subdividing the land.
“Sitting as it does behind several existing large warehousing premises, a number of sections could be easily configured
to add to those existing buildings, or adding additional space to the rear of the operations,” he said.
“Alternatively, a commercial office park or terraced light industrial unit development could be established. Hutt City
Council has expressed a willingness to discuss development options with any new purchaser with a view to encouraging
employment and growing commerce in the city.”