What will the creation of the Stonefields town centre mean for the surrounding shops in eg: Glen Innes, Panmure, St. Heliers and Meadowbank?
- The opportunities for businesses in surrounding areas are significant.
- The Environment Court highlighted that residents living in the completed Stonefields community are anticipated to spend over $50 million every year in surrounding shopping areas.
- The Court stated that, excluding spending within the proposed Stonefields town centre, residents’ “annual retail spending power” of between $54m-$64m will be available to nearby areas including Panmure, Ellerslie, Glen Innes, Meadowbank and St. Heliers.
- This highlights the benefits a well-planned community like Stonefields can bring to the region.