Our drone has been flying high above the village again, capturing stunning views of our landscaping, apartments, and the new villas currently under construction. Take a spin through the village in our April Construction Update – the new villas are expected to be finished by July-August, while the brand new Rimu apartments are ready for you to explore now.
The warm, dry summer weather has kept our build schedule right on track at The Botanic, and our new villas are scheduled to be completed in August-September.
Our latest drone footage flies you high above our beautiful village so you can see the progress for yourself. It’s hard to believe just a few years ago this was a bare hill, and now it’s home to more than 170 retirees. We’re so proud of what we’re creating for our community!
Look at us fly!
The latest Construction Update showcases the Rimu apartments which have become an architectural icon at the gateway to the Hibiscus Coast. They are BIG apartments with BIG views and we have BIG love for them!
Come and see for yourself at a Special Open Weekend on February 22nd-23rd. Grab a coffee, and a sweet treat on us at The Clubhouse Cafe.
It’s the big reveal! The scaffolding has officially come down on the Rimu apartments and November’s construction update showcases the detailed design of the building’s elegant exterior.
Construction is all-but complete outside, and the focus now moves to the interior where the final touches are being applied to the kitchens, walk-through wardrobes, and bathrooms, and our team is shaping The Botanic’s trademark exterior landscaping. Some of our Rimu residents will be moving in in time for Christmas!
If you’re interested in learning more about the Rimu apartments but would like to see a completed apartment before you buy, get in touch with Michelle or Jan on 0508 268 264 or pop along to our Show Home from Monday to Friday between 11am-3pm.
Spring has sprung at The Botanic – the roof tent is off the Rimu apartments and the roof is on! The scaffolding is coming down from the exterior, and the focus has shifted to the interior where the kitchens are going in.
Towards the rear of the village, drainage going in ahead of the development of the new villas, and our gardens are coming to life in this spring weather. Everything is green, green, green!
If you’d like some more information, call Michelle or Jan on 0508 268 264 or pop along to our Show Home from Monday to Friday between 11am-3pm.
A roof tent has been fitted on the second apartment building at The Botanic Silverdale marking a significant milestone in the retirement village’s development.
The tent fixture follows a marathon 12-hour effort in which 150m3 of concrete was poured to complete the top floor of the three-story building.
“The pour began at 4am and it finished at around 4pm,” says Jeremy Quiding, the Senior Development Manager at The Botanic Silverdale.
Construction on the Rimu apartment complex began in September last year, the second apartment complex in the village, and should be completed in 12 months. The 4,590sqm building will house 32 apartments in three, two, and one-bedroom configurations as well as underground parking.
“The roof tent really is a milestone because it signals how far we’ve come, but it also allows us to push ahead and complete the build irrespective of whatever the weather throws at us as we head into the wetter month,” says Quiding.
It’s been a busy few weeks for MAKO, The Botanic’s build partner, who also staged a mock rescue operation from the large crane tower which is stationed alongside the Rimu apartments.
MAKO collaborated with a specialist team from Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) and a local Silverdale FENZ crew to simulate a rescue option to retrieve a crane operator who had suffered a medical event.
“Central to everything we do is safety, prevention, and preparedness but if an event occurs that is out of our hands, we need to know how to respond quickly and safely to minimise the risk to life for everyone on site. It’s part of our evolving Occupational, Safety and Health plan,” says Quiding.
Emergency responders worked at speed to access the cab of the crane, and then secure and lower the operator to the ground.
“Tower cranes, by their nature, present a unique set of risks to emergency response teams. The rescue plan had to consider a number of challenges including how to create a safe landing zone for the patient, what to do if the crane had a load suspended in the air, and how to quickly position fire appliances and ambulances below,” says Quiding.
“It was an eventful day, but it also reinforced The Botanic and MAKO’s shared commitment to creating a safety-first build environment.”
To anyone not in the know, it looked like a real-life medical emergency was unfolding at The Botanic Silverdale recently, but it was an important training exercise to prepare our construction team for an on-site emergency.
Our build partner, MAKO, collaborated with a specialist team from Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) and the local Silverdale FENZ crew to simulate a rescue option to retrieve a crane operator who had suffered a medical event.
“Central to everything we do is built around safety, prevention, and preparedness but if an event occurs that is out of our hands, we need to know how to respond quickly and safely to minimise the risk to life for everyone on site. This event was an extension of our existing Occupational, Safety and Heath work which we are constantly evolving and updating,” says Jeremy Quiding, the Development Manager at The Botanic Silverdale.
The biggest challenge? How could we quickly and safely help the crane operator in such a complex situation? It was an important drill for the 12 FENZ emergency responders who worked alongside our MAKO construction team throughout the day.
Tower cranes, just by their nature, present a unique set of risks to emergency response teams. The rescue plan had to consider a number of challenges including how to create a safe landing zone for the patient, what to do if the crane had a load suspended in the air, and how to quickly position fire appliances and ambulances below.
“These are unique challenges, and they are also site-specific. The Botanic Silverdale is an evolving development so it’s an ever-changing landscape and we have to be able to respond in that environment, irrespective of the complexity of an emergency,” says Quiding.
Some of the Nikau apartment residents had a bird’s eye view from their balconies as the event unfolded on the other side of the village.
It was an eventful day, but most importantly, it reinforced The Botanic and MAKO’s shared commitment to creating a safety-first build environment. Thank you to everyone who helped us to ensure that our people always come first.
Our latest construction update flies you under the roof tent of the Rimu apartment building, and gives you a sneak peek inside some of the apartments. The tent conceals the size of MAKO’s construction team who are busy inside, and remain on-track to complete the build in December.
The update also shows the progression of the retaining working on Bronzewater Drive which is the elevated road at the rear of the village. Bronzewater will accommodate 15 duplex villas with another 15 lower-level villas accessed from Perennial Place or Sage Close.
This month’s drone update captures some of the extensive earthmoving work that is underway at the rear of the village. Our build partners, MAKO, are preparing the rear of the village for the stage of single-level duplex villas.
It also showcases the Community Gardens where everything is growing in great abundance under the care of the village’s Resident gardeners.
Spring is just around the corner, and we are eagerly anticipating the village’s magical landscaping coming to life.
This month’s drone update sweeps you across our village, and flies over the Rimu apartments with the newly fitted Roof Tent. The top-floor concrete has now been poured which is a significant milestone in our development.
Construction on the Rimu apartment complex began in September 2023 and is The Botanic Silverdale’s second apartment complex. Once completed later in 2025, the 4,590sqm building will house 32 apartments in three, two, and one-bedroom configurations as well as underground parking.
You can secure an apartment today for a fully refundable $5k deposit, and move in later in 2025.