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A development in Orewa called The Depot marks a return to the industry by North Shore businessman Nigel Williams, who is consultant and project manager for the build.
The Depot, at 188 Centreway Road, is being developed by Orewa Property Investments Ltd. The company’s sole director, and the owner of the site, is Brian Fitzgerald of Auckland.
The Depot, on the former bus depot site at 188 Centreway Road, proposes construction of 29 live/work units. It went on the market around five months ago (HM June 5).
Mr Williams told the paper he was a developer for 20 years before taking a break around seven years ago.
He says this time around he has a joint venture partner managing the funding, while he acts as consultant and project manager.
Mr Williams says The Depot will be built whether any of the work/live units are pre-sold off the plan or not.
Resource consent is at an early stage. He says he has had pre-application meetings with Auckland Council planners and will make some minor amendments to the plan, before submitting an application.
Earthworks are expected to start in January with completion expected at the end of next year.
