Frequently Asked Questions

How many residents and lots will there be at Pegasus?

Pegasus will be home to up to 7,000 residents and will have 1,246 residential house sites. There will be up to 107 retail and service outlets plus additional commercial office space. The town is expected to provide job opportunities for 1,400 people.

How long will the town be under construction?

Major earthworks and site contouring began in mid 2006, and the first residents moved in to the town in September 2008. Many of the town's key features are being established in the early stages of the development to ensure Pegasus grows as a fully functioning community. Pegasus is expected to be completed by 2015.

Who will be responsible for running the town?

Pegasus will be within the domain of the Waimakariri District Council and will be run in the same way as other towns with regard to services like rubbish collection, street and road maintenance etc. A Community Board may also be set up to help run the town in conjunction with Council policies.

Will there be additional costs other than rates?

There will not be any monthly or yearly service fees or body corporate charges on sections at Pegasus. These sections are intended to be no different than sections in any other town.

However, there will be user charges for using facilities like the hot pools or the aquatic centre as you would normally expect any Council or Municipal charge that you would pay in these sorts of facilities elsewhere.

What sort of sewage system is there?

This is a standard Council town reticulated system.

Is there gas in Pegasus?

Yes - a piped LPG network has been installed throughout Pegasus by OnGas Ltd. To get connected to gas, contact 0800 4 OnGas (0800 46 64 27) or visit www.ongas.co.nz

How will the developer minimise the impact of traffic flow to and from Pegasus?

The developer has identified access to State Highway 1 as one of the keys to minimising any possible impact of traffic flow to and from the town. There will ultimately be a roundabout constructed at the main entrance to Pegasus off State Highway 1. It should also be noted that Pegasus has been designed to 'live where you play', and is essentially a self-contained community with commercial, social, recreation and economic opportunities within, ensuring less reliance on Christchurch and less need to commute outside of Pegasus.

What sort of storm water system is there?

Pegasus has a viable storm water system developed by a team of leading experts to the required Council standards for this type of development.

Do property owners have to take any special precautions regarding the storm water system?

It is very important for the functioning of the storm water system that the swales are not damaged. No parking is therefore permitted on the swales in the streets.

Where does the Pegasus water supply come from?

Pegasus draws its water from its own 140m deep supply wells and it also has a second backup well. Pegasus will not affect the Woodend water supply in any way and will not draw water from the existing Woodend supply. The water is treated and complies with Council requirements.

Who will run the facilities at Pegasus?

Initially, the developer will establish and run all facilities within Pegasus. Operation of some of the facilities will be offered to the Waimakariri District Council to take over once up and running.

Will non-residents be able to access the facilities at Pegasus?

The wide range of recreational assets at Pegasus will attract many visitors from Christchurch and across the region. These amenities are for public use and visitors to Pegasus will be welcome. Howevere there will be user charges for some of these facilities which non-residents will be expected to pay. Pegasus residents will also pay user charges to use some amenities but these may be at a discounted rate.

Should lot owners get sign-off on house plans from Pegasus before applying for building consent?

Yes. Owners must submit building plans to Pegasus for design approval prior to applying to the Waimakariri District Council for building consent. For further infomration, contact the Pegasus Compliance Supervisor on 03-920 3062 or 021-288 2344.

How can I buy property at Pegasus?

Contact the Pegasus Sales & Development Office located on the corner of Pegasus Boulevard and Pegasus Main Street, phone +64 3 920 3050. Or contact any Christchurch real estate agent.

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