52 | Rangiora subdivision a standout New sections are selling fast at Townsend Fields in Rangiora West. DEVELOPMENT Project Control Management: Townsend Fields T T Kim Newth With so much care having been lavished on protecting and enhancing the natural environment at Townsend Fields in Rangiora West, this tranquil subdivision truly stands out as an eco-friendly place to call home. With 17 of 51 sections already under contract in Townsend Fields latest staged release (Stage 4), prospective buyers will need to be in quick to avoid disappointment. This subdivision is particularly popular with Canterbury buyers, from young families to retirees, but is also drawing a good proportion of sales from outside the region. Construction of Stage 4 lots is due to be completed by March/April 2024 with titles to follow in the last third of 2024. Sections are on sturdy TC1 rated land, sized between 600sqm and 900sqm and priced from the high $300,000s to the low $500,000s, with gorgeous streamside sections still available. More info online at townsendfields.co.nz Creatively designed and operated by Justin Busbridge (Project Control and Management) as General Manager and Steve Wakefield as Managing Director, this dynamic subdivision was years in the making before the first sections were sold in late 2019. Prior to that, Townsend Road was extended to meet West Belt and a stormwater management treatment area was developed on the south boundary. Existing streams and wetland ecosystems have been protected and enhanced and substantial new planting carried out, creating a vibrant habitat for local wildlife. “In the calendar year, we have around 10 species of birds living in the stormwater management area,” observes Justin, who is proud with Townsend Fields’ ongoing evolution as a safe, family-friendly community, surrounded by recreational reserves, walkways and paths. “From the outset, we chose not to build at minimum standards so Townsend Fields has concrete footpaths instead of asphalt and these are wider than standard, as are the roads. Along with the enhanced natural amenity, there are seats, picnic tables and artwork. Townsend Fields is pleased to continue working with our ongoing partners, Eliot Sinclair (Mark Allan) and Tru-Line Civil (David Powell, “In the calendar year, we have around 10 species of birds living in the stormwater management area.” Shane O’Kelly). It’s a great team.” Townsend Fields’ location could not be better, close to Rangiora town centre and local schooling and with easy, fast connections to Christchurch CBD and Christchurch International Airport. To date, 125 lots have been built out of a planned total of 350 and 114 homes have been built, approved or are under construction. There are four more quality stages to go after Stage 4 (51 lots). “Townsend Fields is endeavouring to build future stages to have 600sqm to 800sqm lots.” Justin and Steve are on the Ravenscar Trust that built the Ravenscar House Museum in Christchurch housing the cherished art collection of Jim and Susan Wakefield, whose family story is linked with Townsend Fields. “All our streets are named after New Zealand artists and in Stage 4, we have four new streets named after Christine Cathie, Bill Sutton, Elizabeth and Cecil Kelly, and Raymond McIntyre. “My association with this land goes back 22 years, long before the start of the development; I built for Jim and Susan, it is very gratifying seeing families and a community now living here in such a nice environment. “ I expect they would be very satisfied with what has been created.”
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