Hornby design-build-lease opportunity

Businesses have a unique chance to secure new purpose-built premises to move their operation forward in one of Christchurch’s best industrial locations.

Purpose-built industrial premises in Hornby

Positioned on greenfield land in the heart of the Hornby industrial hub, the scheme enables businesses to partner with a proven developer to design and construct an industrial facility around their requirements, then lease it on agreed terms.

Flexible building options for diverse occupiers

Building options from 2,000 to 50,000 square metres are available – presenting possibilities for diverse occupiers, from light manufacturers, e-commerce suppliers, and trade or specialist service providers, up to the likes of a national distribution or logistics hub or high-volume manufacturing plant.

Construction will be carried out by leading Christchurch-based building company Envision Eighty20.

Aruhe Road opportunities available by negotiation

The opportunities, across an industrial landholding at 12, 16 and 18 Aruhe Road, are available by negotiation through Nick O’Styke and Mitch Ryder of Bayleys Canterbury.

“On offer is the chance to partner with Christchurch’s most flexible developer, alongside respected builder Envision Eighty20, to create a modern facility tailored to your exact specification, at highly competitive rates,” says O’Styke.

“Whether you’re consolidating operations, expanding, or planning your next move, this is an opportunity to shape your premises from the outset.

“Warehouse configuration, office accommodation, yard space and vehicle access can be considered together to create a practical facility tailored to support your business, without the capital commitment of property ownership,” O’Styke says.

Experienced development and construction team

The developer has delivered a wide range of commercial and industrial projects over more than 25 years – including manufacturing, office, accommodation and temperature-controlled property – with a long-term ownership approach that puts the tenant relationship at the heart of the process.

“The focus is on delivering premises that work operationally and continue to serve the business throughout the lease,” says O’Styke.

The developer has worked with builder Envision Eighty20 across numerous South Island projects, including industrial facilities for recognised national occupiers.

The construction company lists several projects in Hornby amongst its extensive South Island work. These include a purpose-built manufacturing and distribution plant for paper supplier Cottonsoft and a specialist facility for top commercial vehicle repairer Royans, both on Aruhe Road.

A few hundred metres away, on Quadrant Drive, it has delivered a new 26,000-square-metre distribution warehouse and office facility for global logistics and transport giant Mainfreight. Alongside this this it built a logistics facility for interisland ferry operator StraitNZ, together with several smaller commercial units.

Connected Christchurch industrial location

Ryder says businesses taking advantage of the new Aruhe Road design/build/lease opportunity will gain pride of place in a Hornby hub that has attracted a rich mix of freight operators, manufacturers, warehousing firms and industrial service specialists.

“For businesses moving goods, managing fleets or servicing customers, this location offers a highly practical and well-connected base.

“Hornby’s shops and everyday services add convenience for staff, while the surrounding industrial community provides access to a broad range of complementary businesses.

“Aruhe Road connects through the local road network to Shands Road, State Highway 1 and the Southern Motorway, supporting freight and distribution across Christchurch and the wider South Island.

“The Western Corridor supports connections towards Christchurch Airport and northern Canterbury, while the Southern Corridor links towards the city and Lyttelton Port,” Ryder says.