More than an Industrial Hub
- Written by
- Mark Aldridge
With more than 300 trade-related businesses in Taupō, our industrial area is as vibrant as ever in 2018, showing confident indicators to continue to grow in the foreseeable future.
New developments
The new Keehan Drive industrial subdivision is complete with many sites already built and operating, a great example of how a trade zone area can have a modern cosmetic appeal while still having a trade focus.
Along with Ashwood Park, it is exciting to see how these developments can really open up the opportunity for existing businesses, perhaps in the CBD or surrounding areas to consider their move into a larger site.
With the relocation of the ‘big boys’, the area has enjoyed the increased volume of visitors to the area. Its location and close proximity to the Eastern Arterial Bypass, makes moving product in and out of the area highly efficient.
The Rakaunui area continues to provide a thriving industrial base accommodating a vast cross-section of industries.
Boosting business
With the current business confidence we are seeing around Taupō, we hope that these new industrial sites provide attractive options to encourage businesses in the larger metropolitan areas to consider Taupō as a cost effective, thriving community to move into.
In the original part of the industrial area – Matai, Manuka and Miro Streets – many businesses are continuing to be improved and updated, with many receiving facelifts and therefore lifting the appearance and image of the older established industrial area.
The Miro Street and Broadlands Road intersection has now been cleared ready for development giving the opportunity for larger sites to be utilised by businesses requiring a larger space footprint.