Sanchia JacobsA decision has been made about a controversial subdivision in Cromwell — but the applicant and submitters will have to wait to find out what it is. When approached for comment, Winton chief executive Chris Meehan (River Terrace is wholly owned by Winton) said: ‘‘River Terrace Developments Ltd is also eager to learn the decision from the independent commissioners. In response to your question about costs being paid, invoices from Central Otago District Council to River Terrace Developments Ltd total $442,669.10. The development proposed by River Terrace is for 49.8ha on the corner of State Highway 6 and Sandflat Rd, opposite Highlands. Highlands chief operating officer Josie Spillane said she respected the process surrounding the plan change and knew there would be ‘‘valid’’ reasons for withholding the decision, but the delay was ‘‘frustrating’’.

Source: Otago Daily Times November 27, 2019 15:35 UTC