North Canterbury News: September 28, 2023
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18 The <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>, <strong>September</strong> <strong>28</strong>, <strong>2023</strong><br />
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New restaurant openings signal<br />
growth at Ravenswood Central<br />
New Zealand'snewest town centre hits<br />
another milestone this month,with The<br />
CoffeeClub opening its first <strong>North</strong><br />
<strong>Canterbury</strong> store today.<br />
The new café franchise willjoin Joes<br />
Garage,which openedearlier this month<br />
at Ravenswood Central’s new commercial<br />
precinct.<br />
Tsushi,Mifan Chinese, Thai Station and<br />
King of Spices are expectedtoopen in the<br />
coming weeks, adding to the diverse mix of<br />
eateries on offer.<br />
Infinity Investment Group development<br />
manager Jerome O’Sullivansays The<br />
CoffeeClubs store opening is anotherstep<br />
forward in bringing the new towncentre to<br />
life.<br />
‘‘We are very excited to welcome The<br />
CoffeeClub, and its first franchise in the<br />
district,toRavenswood Central, Mr<br />
O’Sullivan says.<br />
‘‘I have no doubt the cafés warm<br />
atmosphereand friendly staff will slot<br />
right into theRavenswood community.<br />
‘‘There’s arealbuzz about town at the<br />
moment, especially with Gull opening last<br />
month and Harvey Normanbreaking<br />
ground,’’hesays.<br />
‘‘ThisCoffee Club opening marks the<br />
latestmilestone for us, signifying thenear<br />
completion of stage oneofthe centre.<br />
‘‘We have only one remaining tenancy<br />
for leaseinthis stage, and it is located next<br />
door to The Coffee Club.’’<br />
The Coffee Club director BradJacobs<br />
says many elements contributed to the<br />
decision to open the firstfranchise in<br />
<strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong>.<br />
‘‘I was immediatelydrawn to the<br />
Ravenswood Central development for a<br />
numberofreasons,’’ Mr Jacobs says.<br />
‘‘The strong projectedpopulation<br />
growthinthe areaover the next five to 10<br />
Open for business ... Customers enjoying Ravenswood Central’s new restaurants.<br />
PHOTO: SUPPLIED<br />
years was akey factor, as well as the<br />
passingtraffic of State Highway 1, easy<br />
access and an excellent town centre<br />
design withkey majortenants.<br />
‘‘Being such abeautifulpart of the<br />
country,Iamnot surprised at allthat<br />
people wanttomove there.’’<br />
Oncecompleted, RavenswoodCentral<br />
willofferamixture of restaurants, cafes,<br />
retail and commercial options to service<br />
and support the projectedpopulation<br />
growth.<br />
‘‘What’sexcitingaboutthis is thatthe<br />
growth is not isolatedtoRavenswood but<br />
reflects whatishappening in the wider<br />
district,’’ Mr O’Sullivansays.<br />
In 2022, the Waimakariri populationwas<br />
around 67,900, and as one of the country’s<br />
fastestgrowing districts,the population is<br />
expected to increase to around 95,000 to<br />
100,000 by 2048. The town’s commercial<br />
and residential area continues to grow,<br />
with construction under way for Freedom<br />
Lifestyle Village the franchises firstvillage<br />
in the South Island.<br />
It will house 240 units,northwest of the<br />
town centre. More than1000 Ravenswood<br />
residentialsections havebeen sold, with<br />
633 sites already builtonorunder<br />
construction.<br />
OPENING<br />
TODAY<br />
NOW OPEN<br />
OPENING SOON<br />
Mifan<br />
Chinese<br />
Restaurant<br />
We are thrilled to announce that our second<br />
restaurant has opened at Ravenswood Central.<br />
12 Bob Robertson Drive,<br />
Ravenswood
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