Sleepyhead Estate
Spanning approximately 176 hectares, the site is transforming from rural land into a vibrant, mixed-use community Located just 45 minutes from Manukau, situated in the Waikato, this development represents a major milestone for our client and for the region. It’s more than just a construction project, it’s a transformative step forward for local industry and community growth. This impressive site is set to provide further opportunity for the wider community and Sleepyhead for years to come, and we’re proud to be part of that legacy.
While the full development is expected to span over a decade, we anticipate that some manufacturing operations have already been happening for over a year now and expected to grow. This early activation will help support production needs and bring the site to life ahead of full completion.
We’re proud to be part of such a visionary project and look forward to sharing more updates as we continue building momentum.
Scope
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Mixed‑Use Community – Includes residential, industrial, commercial, and public open spaces across 61 ha of industry, 55 ha of parks, and 1,100 planned homes for up to 3,000 residents
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Jobs & Investment – Projected to create around 2,600 new jobs and inject approximately $1.2 billion into the region
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Foam Factory – A 6,076 m² facility for The Comfort Group is under construction, with completion expected by late 2023 and operations in 2024
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Infrastructure & Transport – Situated alongside State Highway 1 and the main trunk railway, with plans for a rail siding and potential passenger station
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Community, Ecology & Culture – Over 30 ha of public open space, strengthened connections with mana whenua, and environmental enhancements to support local waterways and biodiversity
