Peacocke

What we’re doing

The Peacocke programme will deliver a new bridge, main roads, parks and strategic water, wastewater and stormwater networks. We’re planning for community facilities and working to protect and enhance the environment, including the extensive Mangakootukutuku gully system.

When the Government's Housing Infrastructure Fund was announced in 2016, Council prepared a Detailed Business Case outlining the infrastructure needed to unlock development in Peacocke. In 2017, we secured a $290.4 million funding package made up of a $180.3 million 10-year interest-free loan and $110.1 million of Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency subsidies. This gave us the funding we needed to make Peacocke happen and put in the strategic transport and essential services that new homes need.

View the HIF Detailed Business Case and Appendices.

The majority of the Housing Infrastructure Loan will be repaid by developers through development contributions, with around 90% coming from development contributions and 10% through rates.

Why we’re doing it

Hamilton is growing and we need to develop new neighbourhoods and communities for future Hamiltonians. By 2035, we expect Hamilton to increase by more than 50,000 people which means we will need at least 18,000 new homes across our city. Peacocke is one of Hamilton's largest greenfield areas and the third area to be developed after Rototuna and Rotokauri.

The development of the area is now well underway.