Abbotts way residential townhouses subdivision and development

In the heart of a coveted central location, a formidable challenge emerges for our Envelope crew —to forge a sense of community while safeguarding privacy, nestled away from bustling thoroughfares.

In partnership with CPMC Limited, the crew is engineering the designs and will oversee the construction management, bringing to life 39 residential lots in the heart of busy, buzzing Remuera in Auckland, alongside Abbotts Park/Koraha Reserve.

The Challenge

The challenging brief for such a sought-after central location was to establish and retain a community feel, while keeping a sense of privacy for residents from the bustle of main roads. They also need to deliver on a diverse range of housing options, from standalone homes to terraced housing, catering for different needs.

Due to site topography, significant retaining walls (of more than 4m height) are required, with other challenges, including identifying existing wastewater connections which needed to be located and diverted without disrupting neighbours.

The site is also subject to more regular Auckland Council inspections than usual due to the close proximity to the stream traversing the southern boundary of the site. Again, fortunately the crew is up for the challenge of providing erosion and sediment control measures whilst maintaining the integrity of the stream during construction.