Proposed 1500-section Rhodestown township raises infrastructure cost concerns

Thursday 29 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 30 Oct, 11:00am

Developer Xavier Trousselot-Rhodes plans to build Rhodestown, a 143ha township between Rolleston and West Melton, featuring 1500 residential sections. While the project aims to be self-sufficient with its own school and medical facilities, councillors have raised concerns regarding infrastructure costs and rapid regional growth.

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First reported by The Press, Thu 29 Oct, 4:00am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 31 hours

The PressThu 29 Oct, 4:00am

1500-home development could create new Selwyn township (opens in new tab)
NZ HeraldFri 30 Oct, 11:00am

New 1500-section Selwyn township aims to stand on its own, but draws criticism over infrastructure costs (opens in new tab)