MEDIA RELEASE
Friday 14 October 2016
Details revealed of new 1,200 home development for South Auckland
Work is expected to get underway soon on the first stage of a significant new residential neighbourhood of over 1,200
homes on the edge of the Manukau Harbour.
The 14-hectare master-planned development in Favona and next to Mangere Bridge, will ultimately become home to
approximately 4,000 people.
Consisting of a combination of architecturally designed terraced houses as well as apartments, the first stage will
focus on the building of 38 two storey terrace homes and an apartment complex that will consist of 196 apartments within
2 six storey buildings and 1 four storey building.
Large common areas are set to be a key feature of the development. A central park of approximately 5,000m2 is proposed
to be used for sports and leisure adjacent to the community centre that will be available for public use and to host
events. A small retail precinct with cafés and convenience services near to the central park will also support a weekend
market space, and is expected to create a vibrant centre for the community to enjoy.
Although pricing for homes is yet to be set, early indications are that 20% of homes will be under $600,000 with 70%
under $750,000.
Market Cove’s General Manager, Guy Taylor, says having refreshed earlier plans for the development they’re excited to be
in delivery mode now with Market Cove not reliant on bank funding to proceed.
“Market Cove will be a new neighbourhood for a new Auckland. One that is all about people and being design led to ensure
that our homes achieve a modern way of living. The north facing development captures views of One Tree Hill, Mangere
Mountain and the Manukau harbour which will enable to community to enjoy its natural surrounding environment.”
“Market Cove is well positioned to also take advantage of the new motorway link to the CBD that is expected to open in
early 2017. It is also right next door to the popular Mangere Bridge and Ambury Regional Park and only 8km to Auckland
International Airport.”
“With a high level of amenity proposed in the form of a number of large common gardens, linear and pocket parks and a
new coastal esplanade featuring walking and cycling tracks, Market Cove will promote an active and healthy lifestyle and
a tight knit and nurturing community that is connected to its surroundings.”
Taylor says the first stage of construction will focus on the 38 terraced townhouses, designed by architects Young +
Richards, located on the western edge of the site accessed by Mahunga Drive.
“The terrace homes are all about architecture that optimises interaction with the surrounding streetscapes and urban
realm. With stylish simplicity and well considered interior layouts the terrace homes will offer 2, 3, 4 & 5 bedroom options. As much about creating individual design statements as they are about creating a sense of community,
the homes are representative of the underlying ethos of Market Cove.”
Lemauga Lydia Sosene, Chair of the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board, says the development and the new wave of new residents
that will come with it, is great for the economic and social growth of Favona-Māngere area.
“I’m also encouraged by the level of design and quality urban planning going into the Market Cove and the array of
community facilities that will be on offer including the rejuvenation of the harbour frontage, which I’m sure will make
it a fantastic asset for the wider community.”
With Market Cove not reliant on bank funding to proceed civil work is now underway on site to create key access roads
and construction on the terraced homes is estimated to start next month and be completed in the second half of 2017.
Construction for the apartments at Market Cove is expected to get underway early next year anticipated completion by
late 2018. In the meantime, people looking to register their interest are encouraged to do so via www.marketcove.co.nz.
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