Plans for the redevelopment of Carroll Street site progressing

The redevelopment will see 16 existing houses, that were no longer fit for purpose, replaced with up to 40 new, warm and dry homes for whānau in need of a place to call home.

Planning for the redevelopment of the site has continued to progress and demolition of the existing buildings is now complete.

A resource consent application is currently being assessed by Dunedin City Council and we are pleased to be able to share an overview of the new homes currently planned for the site.

Regional Director Kerrie Young says subject to the consenting process, the site will be developed to provide two buildings holding a mix of up to 40 one and two-bedroom homes.

“We have recently been engaging with neighbours on our proposed plans and are now excited to be sharing these with the wider community.

“The proposed plans include around 25% of the homes meeting full universal design standards, meaning they can be adapted to be accessible for people of all abilities, at any stage of life.

“They also include a shared outdoor space and a community room facility. Carparking for residents has also been incorporated into the design.

“This is a great example of making better use of an existing site with a considered design that references the historic and cultural background of a neighbourhood, so more people can live in an established area that is close to shops, open spaces and other amenities,” Ms Young says.

Once our resource consent application has been fully assessed by council and our plans are finalised, we’ll be in a position to confirm when construction may begin.

“We’re looking forward to progressing this development once the consenting process is complete and delivering these much-needed homes to the Dunedin community,” says Ms Young.

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Render of proposed new development at Carroll Street