Residential Growth Indicators (what we measure)

Overview

Recent census data shows a slight population growth in the three main centres of Morrinsville, Matamata, and Te Aroha.

Residential growth puts extra pressure on the use of good quality soils for agricultural purposes, and also can create adverse effects from the construction, location and dominance of new buildings. New development can also impact on the open space character of residential and rural areas.

Our Situation

There are currently approximately 1664 hectares of land zoned for residential and rural-residential purposes in the district. Within the area zoned residential and rural-residential there are approximately 328 lots between 2,500m² and 10,000m² at the end of the 2008/09 year.

Between 2000 and 2002 there were approximately 8,632 residential lots available with access to Council services. Morrinsville (2820 lots), Matamata (2900 lots) and Te Aroha (2160 lots) have access to sewer, water and stormwater services. Waharoa (320), Tahuna (67), Te Poi (40), and Hinuera (25) have access to Council water services; while Waihou has 300 lots with access to Council sewer services. By the end of 2008/09:

• 9,416 lots had access to water supply
• 8,493 lots had access to stormwater
• 8,713 had access to wastewater
• 8,493 had access to waste collection

Between 2000/01 and 2008/09, 1,397 new residential lots have been created as a result of subdivision. This includes major developments such as:

• A 53 lot development in Stirling Drive, Morrinsville in 2003/04
• An 80 lot development in Findlater Street, Matamata in 2004/05
• A 53 lot development in Matipo Street, Matamata in 2004/05
• A 75 lot development in Ritchie Street, Te Aroha in 2004/05
• A 296 lot development in Coronation Road, Morrinsville in 2005/06
• A 52 lot development in Young Street, Morrinsville in 2006/07
• A 136 lot Retirement Village in Manuka Street, Matamata in 2006/07
• A 102 lot development in Stirling Street, Te Aroha in 2007/08