“We’ve heard the calls from businesses and are making changes now. This is just one way that we’re creating opportunities for businesses to thrive in Waipā.”
The site has the potential to cater for two of the district’s top industry sectors, construction and manufacturing.
“We need to strike a balance between the infrastructure required and the need to open up more land for these types of activities, and we think we’ve got the balance right with this zone in Hautapu,” Allan said.
Cambridge family-owned business, BO & CO Electrical have called Hautapu home for the past year.
Business owner Sam Bryant said Hautapu was the ideal place to do business.
“The location, being just out of Cambridge but close enough to rural areas and the city, means business operations are easier to achieve than we could have imagined. We’ve saved on overhead costs like transportation, as we’re now so close to the Waikato Expressway,” Bryant said.
“The land size here and proximity to other services and our clients is unmatched. We’ve been able to grow without the pressures of limited space and resources. There just isn’t a lot of land that is this central to everything we need, and that is so accessible for our clients and staff as well.”
Economic development advisor Joy Mickleson said the Waipā District was open for business and welcoming inquiries from those wanting to join the growing number of businesses making Hautapu home.
“Plan change 17 is another example of Council’s commitment to supporting the local economy – rather than stifling industry growth with red-tape, we’re rolling out the red carpet.”
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