An industrial park development that prioritises sustainable outcomes
The 148-hectare Rangiuru Business Park supports logistics, manufacturing, and horticulture; and has easy access to road and rail connections and the Port of Tauranga. Rangiuru Business Park is the largest greenfield consented industrial zone in the Bay of Plenty and, when complete, it is projected to provide 4,000 jobs.
The initial development phase of the business park involved undertaking the key infrastructure to enable the wider development. This infrastructure includes the construction of a 48ha stormwater wetland, large stormwater conveyance swales, reservoirs, and an interchange on the Tauranga Eastern Link, among other critical elements. Cycleways and shared pathways throughout the business park and wetland reserve connect to the Tauranga Eastern Link, allowing for commuting and active recreation opportunities.
Sustainable and responsible development practices have been a key driver of this phase, with an emphasis on collaboration and partnerships with iwi and other key stakeholders, striving for quality ecological outcomes, meaningful cultural expression, and strong urban design outcomes. Quayside Holdings and the project team worked closely with Tapuika Iwi Authority as mana whenua of the area.