64 | JMT Developments: West Derby Estate T T Kim Newth Tararua ranges a fabulous backdrop Located behind Taraika, West Derby Estate caters to an exclusive lifestyle market. DEVELOPMENT Those seeking spacious rural living with stunning hill views will find exactly what they are looking for at West Derby Estate, a new 25-lot sub-division just out of Levin, at the eastern end of Tararua Road. JMT Developments is proud to be presenting this quality option with all that’s required to fulfill rural lifestyle aspirations. The location has been well-chosen for its beautiful views of the Tararua ranges. On a clear day, Mount Ruapehu can even be seen from here. “In our covenants for this development, we have got height restrictions on trees so those views are going to be safeguarded into the future,” says project manager Chevy Tatana, noting that this quality lifestyle area is also close to Gladstone River’s many walks and tracks and has easy access to Levin. “I have lived on this property myself, some 10 years ago and used to run dry stock here, so I know what it’s like to wake up with those views of the ranges – it’s a pretty special place.” JMT Developments has deep roots in the local area, being an offshoot of Levin-based Tatana Contracting Ltd. This third-generation, family-owned civil construction company recently celebrated 60 successful years in operation. The ‘JMT’ honours Johnston Mac Tatana, Chevy’s grandfather, who founded Tatana Contracting in 1964. Tatana Contracting completed all the civil work at West Derby Estate, ensuring this 25-lot development is in the top tier with finishing details including a stone entranceway and well-formed roading, fencing and footpaths throughout. “We did as much as possible in-house, and for anything else used reliable local contractors,” Chevy says. One of six sites released in the development’s first stage has already sold. Starting from 5000sqm, all the sites are generously sized, flat, well-fenced and equipped with power, fibre and water services. Sold On Kapiti is handling sales with buyer enquiry invited over $465,000. The Horowhenua District is increasingly seen as a desirable place to live, and the local council is proactively planning for growth. Taraika, a 420ha block of land to the east of Levin, has been earmarked for future housing development. Plans also include a small commercial area, new parks and reserves, and education opportunities. Tatana Contracting is involved with this exciting new suburban development, providing some of the utility services. Located behind Taraika, West Derby Estate caters to an exclusive lifestyle market. Outof-town buyer interest is being fuelled by investment in the State Highway network with construction of a new four-lane highway from Ōtaki to north of Levin getting underway this year. This northernmost section of the Wellington Northern Corridor has been designed to improve safety and resilience of the transport network between Ōtaki and Levin, and the wider region, as well as support projected population growth in Horowhenua and Kāpiti. Chevy says the new highway will make it much easier and safer to travel between Wellington and Levin. “It really opens up this area for lifestyle living for those who want to get out of the city and escape to the country in the weekends.” Residents at West Derby Estate will be able to drive down the road and straight onto the new expressway once the work is finished. “We’re getting interest from Wellington and Auckland and there’s good local interest as well. We’re getting calls from families and people in their mid-50s to 60 age range with a couple of kids. This is a place that people will come to build their dream home.” West Derby Estate is JMT Development’s first new subdivision and a stunning debut for the development team. With plans to secure more property, it will be exciting to see what else they bring to the local market in coming years. Proud to be a part of West Derby Estate SERVICES WE OFFER: Certified Drain Laying Utility Service Connections HDPE Pipe Welding Dewatering – Pump Services Subdivisional Works Directional Drilling Engineering Services Traffic Management
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