Energetic and interesting is not usually the description of an annual meeting, but that was the feeling at the this weeks Waipu Business and Promotions Group AGM. Over 30 people were drawn by the offer of free food and a briefing about two new building projects in the main street of Waipu.
Angela Stolwerk and Paul Wickham who are owners of the BP garage site showed pictures of their proposed building there incorporating office and retail space. Their project will be done in stages, with Stage 1 beginning next year.
Leigh Butler spoke about her proposed development on the site between the Vet and the Coronation Hall. They are much further ahead with their resource consent process, but are awaiting some firm tenants before proceeding further.
Questions to both parties focused on timing of the projects, the look and feel of the buildings, possible tenants, parking and cost of leases – a subject they were understandably reluctant to confirm at this stage.
Bruce Larson of Northpine Ltd in Waipu also updated the meeting on their plans to expand their facilities, which will mean another 10-12 people employed at the plant, which is one of the largest employers in Waipu.
Rosemary Neave as treasurer spoke about the growth of Winter@waipu and the need to develop a sponsorship model to ensure it continues to profile Waipu and Bream Bay in the winter season.
At the end of the meeting Councillor Phil Halse stood up and said what an amazing community Waipu – businesses investing in the area, people keen to engage in the process and give feedback, as well as the energy behind Winter@waipu events in the community.
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