Our Rimu Apartment building is underway
Construction has begun on the second apartment building at The Botanic Silverdale with 32 one, two, and three-bedroom apartments expected to be completed in the later part of 2025.
MAKO Construction’s large hammerhead tower crane has become a familiar sight to Silverdale commuters, and is now hovering over the foundations of the new, four-story, Rimu apartment building, which mirrors the recently completed Nikau apartments.
The crane has a maximum lifting capacity of 12 tonnes, and will fulfil 95% of the lifting capability for the new apartment building.
“The peak construction months will be August through to November, and at that point we’re anticipating up to 100 contractors will be on the job every day. It’s fantastic for the development of our village, but also a boon for the local Silverdale economy too,” says Alan Edwards, a Director at The Botanic Silverdale.
“I sometimes have to remind people that you have to be 65 to move into The Botanic. I’ve had the occasional person in their fifties ask if they can move in!”
On the northern side of the site, more than 100 tonnes of concrete has been poured into the piles and foundations of a large retaining wall which stabilises the site, and ensures construction doesn’t impact a natural creek below the development.
“If you walk through our village you’ll notice our homes, the pathways and our beautiful landscaping, but behind it all is a remarkable feat of modern engineering,” says Edwards.
The Botanic Silverdale is home to more than 150 residents, and the village is expected to grow beyond 200 retirees in the second half of 2025, following the completion of the Nikau apartments.
“Interest has been strong. We’ve sold more than a third of the apartments off-the-plans already,” says Michelle Pipping, a Millwater resident, and a member of The Botanic’s sales team.
The recently opened Clubhouse Café is proving popular with Silverdale residents. Pipping says it’s bringing more footfall to the village, and locals are developing a greater understanding of resort-style retirement living.
“I sometimes have to remind people that you have to be 65 to move into The Botanic. I’ve had the occasional person in their fifties ask if they can move in!”
Once completed, the eight-hectare site will have 84 villas and 354 apartments for independent living residents. An aged care home, and specialist memory care facilities will eventually complete the full suite of retirement care options.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Rimu Apartment building at The Botanic Silverdale?
The Rimu Apartment building is the second apartment complex under construction at The Botanic Silverdale. It will feature 32 modern one, two, and three-bedroom apartments spread across four stories. The development mirrors the design of the recently completed Nikau Apartments and is expected to be completed in the latter part of 2025.
When will construction of the Rimu Apartments be completed, and what progress has been made so far?
Construction began in early 2024 and is progressing steadily. The foundations and retaining walls are already in place, supported by over 100 tonnes of concrete to stabilize the site and protect a nearby natural creek. With MAKO Construction’s tower crane handling most of the heavy lifting, the peak building months are expected between August and November, with up to 100 contractors working on-site daily. Completion is anticipated later in 2025.
Who can live at The Botanic Silverdale, and how is the village growing?
The Botanic Silverdale is designed for residents aged 65 and over, offering a resort-style retirement living experience. The village is already home to more than 150 residents and is set to grow beyond 200 retirees once the Rimu Apartments are finished. The full eight-hectare community will eventually include 84 villas, 354 apartments, a clubhouse café, an aged care home, and specialist memory care facilities, creating a complete, vibrant retirement destination.
