Housing Infrastructure Fund
The Housing Infrastructure Fund (the fund) was a $1 billion fund that provided 10-year interest-free loans to councils in high-growth areas so they could bring forward the development of transport and water infrastructure required for new housing — especially where financing issues were holding up development.
Projects funded
Local authority |
Approved loan amount |
Purpose of the loan |
Number of houses |
Details |
Hamilton City Council |
$290 million |
A new residential development at Peacockes in Hamilton |
8,100 houses |
Infrastructure for this project involves constructing a new bridge over the Waikato River, arterial roads and wastewater and water supply mains. |
Tauranga City Council |
$52 million |
Upgrade to the Te Maunga Wastewater Treatment Plant |
Combined - 35,000 houses across Tauranga City |
This upgrade is to provide additional treatment capacity. |
Tauranga City Council |
$106 million |
A new ‘Waiari’ water treatment plant |
Combined - 35,000 houses across Tauranga City |
This will be Tauranga’s third water treatment plant, providing additional supply by drawing water from the Waiari Stream near Te Puke. Tauranga's existing water supply is operating at around 97% of its capacity. |
Waikato District Council |
$38 million |
Residential development at Te Kauwhata |
2,790 houses |
Infrastructure for this project will include upgrading the water supply and a new wastewater treatment plant and reticulation network.
|
Queenstown Lakes District Council |
$36 million |
A new residential development at Kingston |
950 houses |
Infrastructure for this project involves constructing new three water infrastructure including a bore water supply with a new treatment plant and associated network, a new wastewater treatment plant and associated collection network and a new stormwater network. |
Queenstown Lakes District Council |
$16 million |
A new residential development at Quails Rise South, Queenstown |
900 homes |
Infrastructure for this project includes a water reservoir and supply mains, wastewater mains and stormwater mains, bus shelters, pedestrian/ cycleway underpass and an arterial road connecting to SH6. |
Queenstown Lakes District Council |
$339.2 million |
Wastewater mains and pump stations, stormwater management and arterial roading including bus and cycle lanes. |
7,770 houses in Redhills and Whenuaipai |
Provides framework for developers to connect local subdivision infrastructure. Supports the Westgate commercial centre. Frees up wastewater treatment capacity for growth in the south. |
Auckland Council |
$339.2 million |
Wastewater mains and pump stations, stormwater management and arterial roading including bus and cycle lanes. |
7,770 houses in Redhills and Whenuapai |
Provides framework for developers to connect local subdivision infrastructure. Supports the Westgate commercial centre. Frees up wastewater treatment capacity for growth in the south. |
Related documents
Cabinet paper - Housing Infrastructure Fund: implementation and structure
Housing Infrastructure Fund: Call for Final Proposals
Minister's media releases
Major infrastructure funding for Auckland's Northwest
Major infrastructure funding for Waikato District
Major infrastructure funding for Queenstown Lakes District
Major infrastructure funding for Tauranga City Council