Beachlands South Masterplan

Beachlands South is a place defined by its symbiotic relationship with the natural environment. Seamlessly extending and connecting with the existing town of Beachlands, it draws upon the existing coastal character of the area to create an innovative, regenerative and low-impact development that is sustainable and resilient.

Beachlands South Masterplan is a transformative project encompassing the re-zoning of over 300 hectares of coastal land, including the Formosa golf course site adjacent to the Pine Harbour ferry terminal – a crucial link between Beachlands and Auckland city centre.

With plans to integrate up to 4,000 homes into this extension of the existing Beachlands community, the project prioritises essential amenities. These include new schools, a vibrant village centre with shops, cafes, and restaurants, mixed-use land for business ventures, as well as expansive parks, reserves, and recreational trails.

The masterplan is focused on preserving and enhancing the natural environment while enriching the community character. Emphasis lies on bolstering commercial, retail, and educational offerings, fostering sustainable transport options, generating local employment opportunities, and providing diverse, high-quality housing options for up to 10,000 residents. The development aims to create compact neighbourhoods that nurture a profound sense of wellbeing and belonging.

At its core, Beachlands South embraces a holistic sustainability strategy. Key focus areas include water management, biodiversity conservation, health, wellbeing, and culture promotion, low-carbon development, renewable energy integration, and fostering modal shift and healthy streets for transport.

A cornerstone of the sustainability approach is the creation of an extensive open space network. This network features vast areas of native planting to enhance biodiversity and on-site carbon sequestration, aligning with the project's commitment to reduce emissions associated with development.

Beachlands South is a collaborative effort, bringing together the expertise of Studio Pacific Architecture, Woods Bagot, Jasmax, and Studio\Woodroffe\Papa. Our collective approach ensures a comprehensive and innovative design solution that meets the diverse needs of the community.

Beachlands South represents a landmark initiative in urban masterplanning and sustainable development. Through thoughtful design, community engagement, and environmental stewardship, it seeks to create a vibrant, inclusive, and resilient coastal community for generations to come.

 

Designed for the Environment 

Beachlands South is an innovative, regenerative and low-impact development that is sustainable, resilient, and will thrive for many generations to come.

Sustainable features include:

• Resilient management of water supply, stormwater, and wastewater to benefit the development, community, and environment long-term.
• Protection and enhancement of ecological systems, improving connectivity, and conducting restorative planting around waterways to support local flora and fauna.
• Foster physical, mental, social, cultural, and economic wellbeing with design principles aligning with Te Ao Māori values, creating neighbourhoods with strong natural connections and public amenities.
• Reduced embodied and operational carbon in buildings and infrastructure, with extensive on-site carbon sequestration through native planting.
• Promoting all-electric, renewable energy-powered residential development with on-site generation and energy-efficient infrastructure to lower operational demands.
• Prioritisation of active transport modes (walking and cycling) to reduce car dependency, creating safer, quieter, and healthier streets, while decreasing enabled carbon from transport emissions.