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Rolleston is on the brink of massive change as the Carter Group eyes a fast-tracked rezoning of farmland for over 3,000 new homes under the James Gammack Residential Development. The land, owned by the James Gammack Charitable Trust since the early 1900s, could be sold to fund the purchase of new farmland — boosting scholarships for Lincoln and Canterbury students and supporting Christchurch libraries. Backed by a 2021 High Court ruling, the trust plans to reinvest proceeds into agriculture, even though this particular parcel is less productive and now far more valuable for housing. The proposal also includes a 10-hectare world-class multi-sport center, potentially home to the Southern Orcas NRL team, and aims to deliver schools, parks, and community infrastructure — all while honoring Gammack’s legacy. Though still in early stages, this ambitious plan could reshape Rolleston’s future.

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