Golden opportunity in silica sand site
A large-scale landholding in Kaukapakapa offers prospective purchasers a golden opportunity to secure a rare Auckland site that is fully consented for the extraction of silica sand.
351C and 351D McLachlan Rd, Kaukapakapa, is spread across two adjoining titles and spans 55.1294ha of freehold land zoned Rural–Rural Coastal, Kaipara South Head and Harbour Coastal Area under the Auckland Unitary Plan.
The resource consent was granted to the current owners in
2018 and lasts until 2053, offering buyers long-term possibilities for the site. Industry estimates suggest the potential volume of extraction could be in the order of 1.3-1.4 million tonnes.
Consented sites of this nature are incredibly rare to find within the wider Auckland region.
The property sits approximately
10km north of Kaukapakapa on the eastern shores of the southernmost end of Kaipara Harbour.
It is about 5km from SH16 and
27km from the SH1 interchange at Silverdale.
Colliers directors Todd Kuzmich and Ben Herlihy are marketing the property for sale by deadline private treaty closing at 4pm on Tuesday 27 September, unless sold prior.
Current owner James Hardie, the largest global manufacturer of fibre cement building products, purchased the site following an extensive search to identify quarrying options to future-proof its business operations.
Following a change in business strategy, the property has become surplus to requirements and is being placed on the market.
The property largely comprises three ridges with relatively steep gullies between and a flat area at the base of one of the ridges.
A proportion of the land is in pasture with the balance being a combination of bush, wetlands, and scrub.
Recent and previous geological investigations determined the presence of mainly Awhitu Group silica fine sand varying in thickness across the site.
Kuzmich says the existing consent will be a huge drawcard for buyers. “It is incredibly challenging to find consented sites such as this one and they are in short supply across Auckland despite the ongoing need for sand extraction to contribute to the continued growth of the city through ongoing and upcoming construction projects.
“The location of the site ensures it provides excellent connectivity to the wider Auckland area via State Highway 16, which offers convenience for the future occupier.”