A relaxation of rules will aid development on the south side of the Steamer Basin. Photo: Stephen JaquieryA major obstacle standing in the way of waterfront development in Dunedin has been sidestepped with the release of the second generation district plan (2GP). The plan, being unveiled today, includes relaxed rules governing development on the south side of the Steamer Basin. Dr Johnson said the change meant waterfront access could be from the land around the edge of the Steamer Basin, rather than necessarily from the wharves themselves. The old district plan was ''quite prescriptive'' but the 2GP took a more ''outcome-focused'' approach, she said.

Source: Otago Daily Times November 06, 2018 17:00 UTC