Minister opens new Reefton Campground accommodation units

Regional Development Minister Shane Jones visited Reefton today and officially opened the long-awaited accommodation units at the Reefton Campground.

The units have been developed by Buller District Council (BDC), in partnership with Development West Coast (DWC) and Endura (formerly known as Federation Mining).

Endura will initially lease the units to provide short-term accommodation for the company’s workers, supporting Reefton’s expanding workforce. The units will eventually transition to become visitor accommodation, enhancing Reefton’s tourism capacity in the future.

BDC’s Group Manager Infrastructure Services Anthony Blom says: “More than 50 local workers and businesses have worked together on this project, from factory construction staff to onsite tradespeople - providing a significant lift for the Buller economy, alongside increased employment for the Reefton community.”

The total budget for the project including contingencies was $1,731,102, with contributions of $350,000 from Endura, a loan of $700,000 from Development West Coast, $43,102 from BDC’s wastewater budget and $338,000 from council’s Amenities Reserve Fund.

“We are pleased to see this collaboration come to fruition, boosting Reefton’s ability to host workers, visitors and events. It’s a great example of local businesses and local government getting behind the community for the benefit of all” concludes Mr Blom.

Council thanks all project partners and contractors for working so hard over the last four months, constructing the cabins to deliver this important investment in the Reefton community.

-ENDS-

For further information please contact:
Community Engagement Team
Buller District Council
Media.Enquiries@bdc.govt.nz 

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