Currently owned by Horowhenua District Council, the Foxton War Memorial Hall, situated in the heart of the town’s CBD on Main Street, provides great opportunity to be developed to a well-used, loved and iconic place.

We are requesting innovative proposals that will utilise the building or site to add to Foxton’s vibrancy. If developed appropriately, the centrally located site offers a significant opportunity to attract high numbers of both local and visitor traffic.

Located 100m from Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom, which is visited more than 90,000 times a year, Foxton Memorial Hall holds an important place in the identity of the community.

Council has no preconceived notions on how the property will be developed. We are happy to consider proposals that would use the building in its existing form or demolishing it for a new build, and will consider innovative and practical solutions regarding purchase and development.

The building is earthquake prone, but a retrofit concept design suggests the building could be strengthened to achieve greater than 44% of the New Building Standard (NBS).

We are flexible on how the space could be used. Developers do not need to retain the existing building aesthetic; other options will also be considered.

More information about the site and how to submit a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Foxton War Memorial Hall is included in the RFP document which can be found under 'related information'.

Requests for Proposal must be received by Council by 4pm on Thursday 26 October 2023.

For any enquiries, please contact Council on 06 366 0999 or enquiries@horowhenua.govt.nz.