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Welcome

Our current Project is Evergreen House - Whare Katoa

a community housing development by the Jabez Initiative Charitable Company
in partnership with Te Puke Baptist Church

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The Journey so far...

8 George Street, Te Puke, was purchased by Te Puke Baptist Church more than 20 years ago and, until it’s recent demolition, has been housing people from our local community. 
A team from TPBC was put together in 2020 to research, dream and create plans for the development of this section with our local hapori in mind. 
We asked the question;  What is the best use of this land in God's eyes?

After community consultation, a vision has formed to develop this asset to help meet Te Puke’s crucial need for quality, affordable housing for people on the National Housing Register giving priority to people aged 65 yrs+ and/or with mobility issues.

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So, what's the plan?

Fast forward to today, we have a 788 sqm free-hold clear residential section ready for development!  
We are building a six-unit Community Housing Initiative for Residents aged 65 years + and/or with mobility issues right next door to the church.
The Western Bay of Plenty District Council has endorsed the Evergreen House project in a significant way by reducing the development contribution costs (Council FINCO fees). 

We are thrilled with this vote of confidence and believe it is recognition that Evergreen House is meeting a genuine need in our community. 

Evergreen House will provide a warm, modern, well-constructed home and quality, independent living for six tenants.  

It's in the details...

Unit 1, closest to George Street, has 2 bedrooms and totals 85sqm

Units 2-6 are all single bedroom units at 60sqm in floor area

Each unit has its own designated carpark adjacent to the property

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Resource Consent and Building Consent are both granted.

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Future-proofed through level-entry and accessible design partnered with quality materials to ensure ease of use for any residents with disabilities

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We have signed a build contract with G J Gardner Homes and construction is underway.

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We are now working on fundraising for the build contract exclusions – fencing, paths, clotheslines, lawn laying, decking, and landscaping, etc

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