Oct 18, 2026

Construction Update: The Colliery, 32 Gillies Street, Cambridge

Construction continues to progress at The Colliery on 32 Gillies Street, Cambridge, with significant milestones being reached across the live/work units and commercial spaces as this distinctive development moves closer to completion.

Combining contemporary industrial design with versatile commercial and live/work spaces, The Colliery presents an exciting opportunity for businesses, owner occupiers and investors looking for commercial property for sale in Cambridge, Waikato.

With spaces suited to a range of business uses, the development offers flexibility for those seeking a commercial investment, a business premises or a unique live/work environment.

External Works Taking Shape

External cladding is now complete across the live/work units, with only the areas surrounding the decks remaining. The driveway has also been laid, with the final acid wash to be completed.

Interior Finishing Progress

Inside the live/work units, the ground floor fit-out is moving ahead. Builders are installing ceilings, the downstairs kitchen units have arrived, and plumbers will progress with pipework. Stairs have been installed in several units, with GIB lining to the stairwells to follow. Garage door installation is also scheduled to begin this week.

Upstairs insulation, GIB installation and stopping are all complete. Timber finishing details have been installed in several units in preparation for painting, which is now underway. Units 1 and 2 are expected to be finished in the coming days, before the painting team progresses through the remaining units.

Deck membranes have been completed, with balustrade installation to follow once the deck soffits are in place.

Commercial Spaces Nearing Completion

The commercial and retail spaces are also progressing well, with insulation installed where required and internal painting now complete. The interiors are largely finished, bringing these spaces another step closer to completion.

Remaining works include painting the external downpipes, installing the gardens and constructing the retaining wall at Lot 6. The vehicle crossing for this area is also scheduled for next week.

With key interior and exterior milestones now complete, The Colliery continues to take shape as Cambridge’s distinctive live/work and commercial development. The focus remains on completing the remaining finishing works and progressing towards the next stages of the project.

A Unique Commercial Opportunity in Cambridge

As construction advances towards completion, The Colliery is taking shape as a distinctive addition to Cambridge’s commercial property market.

For those searching for commercial property for sale or lease in Cambridge NZ, commercial investment opportunities in the Waikato, or modern live/work units for sale, The Colliery offers a unique combination of practical commercial space and contemporary design.

Whether you’re looking for a new business premises, an investment property or a flexible space to work and operate your business, The Colliery on Gillies Street is a development worth exploring.

Contact Progressive Property to enquire about available commercial spaces and live/work opportunities.

 

 

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