devonportflagstaff.co.nz
August 29 2025
Downsized skatepark close to lift-off... p2
New supermarket owners make their mark... p5
Upgrade coming for rundown football stadium... p7
Bayswater project in limbo as firm focus turns east The development of housing on the Bayswater reclamation seems to have been put on the back burner by owners Empire Capital. The company gained consent in late 2022 for a development of 78 dwellings, with 20 car and boat-trailer parks, public open space of 8081sqm and the retention of an area of
4981sqm in a central precinct for marina and marine-related activities. It then started the process of fine-tuning plans to meet council criteria on matters including transport movements and building design. The Flagstaff has inquired regularly about the status of the project and last week
Empire Capital Group CEO Sean Joyce said: “There are no material developments to report regarding our plans to develop the Bayswater property at this time. “Our energies are currently focused on commencing an exciting absolute-waterfront residential property development at our property at Pine Harbour.”
Retail mainstay Yarntons racks up 80 years
All in the family... Bruce and Karen Yarnton, at their Devonport menswear store last week, have kept their business going with a strong focus on traditional service. Full story: pages 18-19.
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Tina Rackley
Property Management Assistant
Devonport 09 445 2012
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