A view of Kaka Valley from Ralphine Way in the Maitai Valley, which forms part of the site of a proposed new housing development which would see 500 homes in the Maitai. After a "fractious" debate Nelson councillors have supported seeking government funding to upgrade infrastructure for a 700 home housing development in the Maitai Valley and Atawhai hills. The Nelson City Council during annual plan deliberations gave its support to an application for $25m through the Crown Infrastructure Fund, to upgrade council infrastructure to support the new development. The application would include infrastructure upgrades for existing neighbourhoods, as well as the possible 700 houses that could be built in the Maitai Valley and Atawhai. Skinner said the development ticked the boxes for the council's strategy of creating more affordable housing and reducing pressure on the transport system.

Source: Stuff June 09, 2020 05:03 UTC