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Fletcher Building's residential development division has struck a deal to buy 6.2ha of Auckland Thoroughbred Racing's Ellerslie land and sought Government fast-track consent for hundreds of homes there.

A joint statement today from Auckland Thoroughbred Racing chief executive Paul Wilcox and Fletcher Living chief executive Steve Evans announced the agreement but no price was put on the possible sale - understood to be $100 million-plus.

The sale is subject to Overseas Investment Office approval.

Apartments, duplexes, terraced and detached houses are planned beside the main track where racing will continue, the statement said.

Last July, the Herald reported that the land would be sold and was estimated to be worth more than $100 million.

Five-level apartment buildings planned on 6.2ha Ellerslie site. Photo / Fletcher Building Five-level apartment buildings planned on 6.2ha Ellerslie site. Photo / Fletcher Building

Wilcox said today: "As part of our club's plans to future-proof the sport of racing, we are currently upgrading our track at Ellerslie to an international-standard StrathAyr surface.

"However, with that kind of surface unsuitable for jumps racing, that type of racing will no longer be held at Ellerslie and The Hill is, therefore, surplus to our requirements. The proposed Fletcher Living development will provide the community with better connections to surrounding streets and public transport links."

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Obviously using the same spin doctors as the Government, Wilcox states that the new surface is unsuitable for jump racing. What bullshit!

The Club could easierly have all the jumps on the infield and hill. This is a cop out.

What Wilcox really means is that the Board, full of very woke lawyers and ex employees of monopolies and oligopolies simply doesn't like jumping and has now found a way to sell the hill without upsetting too many members. Straight out of the Governments spin book.

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There's always Legal avenues, including Judicial Reviews.

This is one such example of what potentially could result, add to the mix Chamberlain Park Golf Course Judicial Review because the land belongs to the wider people of New Zealand, not a select few.

Ellerslie Racecourse has a very long history which is not ever to be crushed in the manner some think they can.

It has always been protected for the people of New Zealand in perpetuity as a Recreation Reserve since the 1800's for a good reason by wise ones before us - as we have covered elsewhere here in Racecafe

 

IN THECOURT OF APPEALOF NEW ZEALANDI TE KŌTI PĪRA O AOTEAROACA21/2021[2022]NZCA30BETWEENAVERIL ROSEMARY NORMAN AND WARWICK BRUCE NORMANAppellantsANDTŪPUNA MAUNGA O TĀMAKI MAKAURAU AUTHORITYFirst RespondentANDAUCKLAND COUNCILSecond Respondent

 

 

https://www.courtsofnz.govt.nz/assets/cases/2022/2022-NZCA-30.pdf

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6 hours ago, frankie said:

Obviously using the same spin doctors as the Government, Wilcox states that the new surface is unsuitable for jump racing. What bullshit!

The Club could easierly have all the jumps on the infield and hill. This is a cop out.

What Wilcox really means is that the Board, full of very woke lawyers and ex employees of monopolies and oligopolies simply doesn't like jumping and has now found a way to sell the hill without upsetting too many members. Straight out of the Governments spin book.

Do be mindful, there's also Lawyers, and Judges who partake still, when they can, in Hunting and showjumping and Horse events, how do they feel?

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http://www.voxy.co.nz/business/5/400698

Proposed new residential development for The Hill, Ellerslie - Fletcher Building

Friday, 1 April, 2022 - 11:22

Auckland Thoroughbred Racing (ATR) formerly Auckland Racing Club has selected Fletcher Living, to develop a 6.2ha parcel of land at Ellerslie Racecourse known as The Hill, for residential housing.

The proposed development will include approximately 370 residential units in a mix of different housing types including apartments, duplex, terraced and detached houses. Some of the dwellings will be allocated to Fletcher’s retirement living business, Vivid Living.

Auckland Thoroughbred Racing Chief Executive Officer Paul Wilcox says that developing the unused land will benefit the community.

"As part of our Club’s plans to futureproof the sport of racing, we are currently upgrading our track at Ellerslie to an international-standard StrathAyr surface. However, with that kind of surface unsuitable for jumps racing, that type of racing will no longer be held at Ellerslie and The Hill is thus surplus to our requirements. The proposed Fletcher Living development will provide the community with better connections to surrounding streets and public transport links."

ATR selected Fletcher Living as the developer following a competitive bid process in 2021.

Steve Evans, Fletcher Building’s Chief Executive, Residential and Development says Fletcher Living is delighted to be named the developer for The Hill.

"The Hill is a really exciting piece of land which will give us the scope to do what we do best - use our extensive residential development experience to develop a vibrant new community that Auckland can be proud of. We can’t wait to get stuck into the next stage with ATR."

Alongside the housing, the development will also create new open spaces and pedestrian and cycle connections alongside new public roads.

"We believe Fletcher Living will develop the land sensitively, with respect to the neighbouring community. Their significant local knowledge, strong financial strength, and a reputation for delivery will ensure that the project is one that the community can be proud of," says Wilcox.

The Hill development proposal is being considered under the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Act 2020 (FTCA). FTCA has been established to speed up consenting processes for projects which are considered to support New Zealand’s recovery from the economic and social impacts of COVID-19.

The Minister for the Environment, Hon David Parker, has confirmed that The Hill development meets the criteria of the FTCA and should therefore be referred for consideration by an expert consenting panel.

ATR and Fletcher Living will engage with local residents and retailers to facilitate an open dialogue, and ensure the programme creates great outcomes for the local community.

 

 

 

 

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3 hours ago, meomy said:

"The Hill is a really exciting piece of land which will give us the scope to do what we do best - use our extensive residential development experience to develop a vibrant new community that Auckland can be proud of. We can’t wait to get stuck into the next stage with ATR."

Yes how exciting. Replacing a historic piece of land and NZ sporting history with a load of generic buildings.

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11 hours ago, mckenzie said:

Yes how exciting. Replacing a historic piece of land and NZ sporting history with a load of generic buildings.

Unfortunately in these days we cant have everything as we would want it...times change and so must racing...just wish the muppets making the changes could get things right...which they seem to be having a hard time with.

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Here's an example of the legacy left behind by Steve Evans, Fletcher Building’s Chief Executive, Residential and Development, from his days in the UK when he was with Heron International

It’s big, it’s bold, but is the Heron tower any good?

By Ike Ijeh21 April 2011

https://www.building.co.uk/focus/its-big-its-bold-but-is-the-heron-tower-any-good-/5017028.article

 

 

 

 

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