Allied to the residential areas of the settlement will be a significant marine industry precinct developed in conjunction with Waitakere Properties Limited.

There will also be employment opportunities associated with the schools and shops as well as home-based businesses or working from home via fast broadband connections.

It is anticipated there will be some 2,000 jobs on site (apart from the construction phase) while other work opportunities will exist in nearby Massey/Westgate to the west and Albany on the North Shore.

A number of boatbuilders are already established on site, including Yachting Developments Ltd and Formula Cruisers, along with the Auckland Traditional Boatbuilding School. Approximately 200 marine workers are already on site and construction of new facilities has not yet begun.

Improved public transport will link to those areas and to the CBD through a planned new ferry service.

Examples of economic aims:

• 20 hectare marine industry precinct catering for large boat builders with ancillary servicing
• fast broadband fibre installed to all homes, schools and businesses
• opportunities for local retail and other businesses within the site and at the waterfront area
• three-quarters of all homes are within 400m (approx 5 mins) of a bus stop and all are within 800 min (approx 10 mins) of a bus stop
• dedicated pedestrian and cycle routes
• ferry facilities connecting to local bus routes
• connections to frequent public bus service between Albany and Westgate through the site
• travel management plans.