Construction of complex set to start in January

Developer Robert Brown said the complex was "moving on very rapidly" and the lodging of an application for building consent this week was a significant step forward.

Stage one included 39 lake houses, the clubhouse, or lodge, tennis courts and planting, Mr Brown said.

"All the infrastructural bits will be done. So there's a bit of pressure between now and then."

A major addition to the complex is a "luxury beauty spa", along the lines of world-renowned London spa, The Sanctuary.

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