Business Central February 2021

76 | Hawke’s Bay Homes Demand for pre-fab on the rise from page 74 Talk to us today, the feature profile experts Phone: 03 983 5500 waterfordpress.co.nz PROFILE YOUR PROJECT... BUILDING Hawke’s Bay Homes was one of several stakeholders who promoted the variation to broaden out the definition of what would be viewed as approved dwelling. “We believe there’s many advantages in building a larger camp model in a central location where workers can be transported to their place of work. “A priority was to keep RSE workers togeth- er in a well-built, warm, enjoyable and safe housing environment.” This change enables Hawke’s Bay Homes to construct a purpose-built facility on a 1ha site at Irongate, equivalent to 30 x 3-bedroom homes in town, which has previously been the norm. This demand for town housing has placed more unwanted pressure on the current housing availability crisis. “The horticulture sector has always strug- gled to find enough suitable accommodation in Hawke’s Bay and the annual influx of RSE workers has added further strain. “This RSE camp, provides much-needed room to house these workers who are so valu- able to our local and national economy, while at the same time minimising their costs, so that more money flows back to their islands and villages.” It is predicted that by 2022 the need for RSE workers in Hawke’s Bay will double from 4000 to in excess of 8000. Each bedroom has an air-conditioning unit and room for a TV with shared kitchen and social spaces. The Irongate facility, owned by Irongate RSE Ltd, will be leased to RSE employers. With Covid-19, John says, the benefits of such a camp-like facility are really coming into play. “They can arrive here and self-isolate in secure premises.” Care for seasonal workers is a priority and being able to keep groups from the same country together has many advantages. Stage one of the RSE camp was completed in 2019 and accommodates 48 people while stage two is nearly completed. In total, the facility will cater for 98 people. John recommends to anyone who has a build project that benefits from the efficiency of prefabrication to make contact or view their website on www.hbhomes.nz Painting by “Hawkes Bay’s Painting Professionals”. Our company is delighted to be entrusted and involved with Hawke’s Bay Homes. Ph: 06 878 8530 Mob: 027 443 1093 Email: freemanhitech@xtra.co.nz • Fibrous Plaster Manufacturer and Installation • Supply, fix and stop gib board • Commercial • Domestic • New & Existing • Ceiling & Cornices • Moulds made on request ATLAS FIBROUS PLASTER CO. Ph (06) 878 3693 or (06) 835 3693 Mob 0274 428 386 or 0274 746 078 Email office@atlasfp.co.nz 309 Eastbourne Street West, Hastings Proud to be associated with Hawke's Bay Homes Hutchinson’s are proud suppliers of Floor coverings to Hawke’s Bay Homes “We’re not having to deal with the elements and can stage production inside our factory to have several builds on the go at the same time.” Hawke’s Bay Homes has a large purpose-built workshop on Maraekakaho Road, Hastings.