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Mabel Central is a large-scale multi-residential development delivered as a full design and build project in Levin. The development comprises nine apartment blocks, including all associated civil works, roading, and landscaping, delivered as a single, coordinated programme.
The project introduced a new typology to the local market, providing modern, well-designed homes for first-home buyers, families, investors, and Kāinga Ora, while raising the standard for residential development in the region.
At the time of delivery, there were no comparable multi-residential developments of this scale or type in Levin. This created both market and delivery challenges, from buyer confidence to programme certainty. The project was sold off the plan, with fixed sunset dates written into purchase contracts. This placed significant pressure on programme management, as delays could have directly impacted settlements and buyer outcomes.
Adding complexity, the entire development was delivered in one single stage, meaning multiple buildings, trades, and workstreams were progressing concurrently across the site.
Apartment blocks delivered under one integrated programme, with consistent quality across multiple buildings delivered simultaneously.
Integrated delivery partner, with a strong focus on programme discipline, sequencing, and site coordination.
Contract certainty for buyers, strengthening the client’s position as a capable multi-residential developer
Working closely with Wright + Gray Architects, Homestead led the full design and construction of Mabel Central with a strong focus on programme discipline, sequencing, and site coordination.
Homestead identified an early opportunity to bring clarity and control to a complex project through a fully integrated design and build model.
Key elements of our approach included:
This approach allowed the project to move forward efficiently, despite the scale and complexity of the site.
Mabel Central was delivered in line with contractual timeframes, providing certainty for buyers and enabling settlements to proceed as planned.The completed development:
The project has since become a reference point for future residential developments in the region.
