Fast Forward to 2028 - our growing and changing district

Ten years ago there were around 38,000 of us living in Selwyn. Today, the latest estimates put that figure at more than 59,000. Growth is forecast to continue over the next 10 years, with Selwyn’s population expected to approach 80,000 by 2028. Looking further ahead, by 2048 our population is expected to be 105,000.

This is exciting for our district as we see towns, schools, jobs, clubs and communities flourish – but it also brings challenges. As a Council and a community we will face continued pressure to plan for a fast-approaching future and provide the infrastructure, facilities and services that we need to support the district.

The impacts of rapid and continuing growth are spread across all aspects of infrastructure including roading, water networks and solid waste management – as well as the demand for community facilities.

Responding to this pressure will require substantial additional expenditure. Funding this expenditure is the major financial challenge for the Council, and for ratepayers and developers, over the next 10 years.

Our Long-Term Plan aims to ensure Selwyn continues to lead as a community of choice, where people of all ages and backgrounds can make friends, enjoy open space and contribute to our community. The proposals in the plan represent a balance between completing the projects that our communities need and continue to ask for, and keeping rates affordable.