Impending arrival of way of life village considerations residents

Residents are involved a 211-unit way of life village will carry an inflow of aged individuals into West Melton, placing stress on companies within the township.

Developers of the Harlow way of life village are going via consents for stage one of many village behind Shepherd Ave.

West Melton Residents Association chair Sam Wilshire mentioned stress on present medical services was one of many principal considerations voiced by residents eventually week’s affiliation assembly.

“Waiting lists at the doctors are significantly long enough already, so who is going to cater for these people?”

West Melton Medical Centre is at the moment not taking new enrolments.

The Harlow model is managed by Ultimate Global Group. Its chief working officer Lloyd Cloughley confirmed medical services could be included within the new village, however wouldn’t say in the event that they have been in stage one.

“I can confirm that construction of GP facilities will be in the early stages of the development. If demand exists for additional medical facilities, we have the ability to incorporate (it), as the development will be carried out in stages,” Cloughley mentioned.

Land rezoning for the life-style village began as a personal plan change in 2020 however was withdrawn after it was included within the District Plan – not dissimilar to the Earlsbrook subdivision, which was controversially authorized whereas beneath attraction.

While the Harlow improvement was not beneath attraction, Wilshire mentioned residents had submitted in opposition to the event on the non-public plan change, however had not made submissions as a part of the District Plan.

“It basically quashed anyone’s objections. I thought it was a bit sneaky,” Wilshire mentioned.

Said Cloughley in response: “The project was submitted under the District Plan review. All members of the community also had the opportunity to submit on this District Plan review process.”

He mentioned the plan was the identical as what was offered to the affiliation in 2022.

“We are always willing to meet with residents and address any concerns they may have about the project.”