Prebbleton site set to become $150m retirement village targeted by vandals

Police are enhancing patrols at the former Meadow Mushrooms factory on Springs Rd, Prebbleton, after youths were caught regarding the premises. Photo / Geoff Sloan

Police act as increasing patrols at the former Field Mushrooms processing plant at Prebbleton following vandalism.

Mature Sergeant Dean Harker said numerous a number of youths caught on the shops late last year.

Patients were being dealt with by Youth Assist in relation to being unlawfully on the site, while there were ongoing inquiries directly allegations of vandalism.

In addition , a man was apprehended for your site allegedly stealing copper as well as charged with burglary.

Harker said police were quickly moving their patrols in the area, and he asked over the public to report any pursuits activity.

A house on the property possessed its doorway glass smashed. Snapshot / Geoff Sloan

He said next door neighbours had reported damage being done in order to buildings at the site.
Finally, the owners of the site, Summerset Corporation, had also increased security surrounding the area.

“Just simply because it’s an empty building, it doesn’t make people the right to go in and injure it, anyone who is found on the premises might just face criminal charges, ” Harker said.

The site is literally destined to become a $150 million-plus 290-home retirement village, complete with bowling eco-friendly and pool. Summerset Group has recently lodged an application for resource sanction with the district council.

Empty buildings comprising former normal buildings are set for demolition to make way for the development. A small house, believed to be former manager’s quarters, is one among the buildings believed to have been targeted on vandals.

The Selwyn Times was told anecdotally echoes member of the public that the house was in fact destined for donation to the spot, but the vandalism was putting when plan at risk.

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However , Summerset communications manager Jenny Bridgen was not able to confirm methods for the house.

“Regarding the house onsite, there are some discussions trying but nothing will be determined until the new year, ” she said.

Summerset Group is one of the leading travel operators and developers of retirement towns in New Zealand. It got the 9ha site from Meadow Mushrooms in 2019.

– starnews. co. nz