Frequently Asked Questions

  • All lots within the subdivision are serviced to their boundaries with the following:

    • Drinking water

    • Stormwater

    • Wastewater

    • Fibre

    • Underground power

  • When you tern off Portobello road yu travel up Weller St to the Challis subdivision.

    • Weller Street is a public road with a length of approximately 28 metres.

    • The balance of the internal access roading has been approved by DCC to be named Greenwich Way.

    • Greenwich Way will remain under the control of the developers.

    • Owners of individual lots are not responsible for the maintenance or upkeep of either

    • Greenwich Way or Weller Street.

  • There was a significant investment into the design and implementation of a comprehensive storm water management system. The result is a state of the art system.

    • The stormwater system has been designed to manage a 1-in-100-year Average Recurrence Interval (ARI) storm event.

    • A cut-off drain located above the subdivision is designed to accommodate a 1-in-250-year ARI storm event.

    • Stormwater is conveyed via an engineered pipe network discharging to the harbour.

    • Upon vesting, the stormwater system becomes a DCC asset, maintained by DCC.

  • Drinking water is supplied from a DCC water main located at the upper boundary of the subdivision.

    Once vested the drinking water infrastructure becomes a DCC-owned asset, with DCC responsible for all ongoing maintenance.

  • Wastewater is collected through a network of pipes and conveyed to the pump station located on the town side of Weller Street.

    Upon vesting, the wastewater infrastructure becomes a DCC asset, with DCC responsible for ongoing maintenance.

  • All power services within the subdivision have been installed underground.

    New transformers have been installed to service the subdivision.

    Power supply assets are owned and maintained by Transpower.

  • Two fire hydrants are installed within the subdivision and are strategically located to provide effective firefighting coverage to all lots.

    The hydrants are supplied by three 30,000-litre water tanks situated above the subdivision.

  • As part of the DCC subdivision approval process, the site underwent an independent HAIL (Hazardous Activities and Industries List) assessment.

    The assessment tested for lead, asbestos, and a range of other potential contaminants.

    The land was confirmed as clear and classified as “Verified Non-HAIL”.

    This status is recorded on the Otago Regional Council (ORC) HAIL Register.

  • Yes there are covenants at the Challis. The intention of these is not to be overly restrictive but to ensure the quality of the development to the benefit of all owners.

    The covenants are included in the Sales and Purchase Agreement which you can download from the downloads page on this website.

  • We are in the final stages of the DCC inspections. Once these are complete it is only a matter of weeks before Titles can be available.

  • Yes you can build two story houses on all the Lots. There are height restrictions on Lot 1 and Lot 3 to ensure that they do not appear with the views of the other Lots however even with these restrictions the two story house is practical.

  • There are no requirements to start building by given date. However, once building commences the covenants require you to complete your building within two years and to complete the grounds six months after this period.

  • If you have any other questions just let us know.

    Additional technical information, engineering documentation, and reports relating to the subdivision are available on request.

  • Yes, auxilary buildings are allowed as long as they conform to the DCC regulations.

  • Up to three of the lots can potential have duplexes built on them. Contact us to talk about this in more detail.