| 11 McMillan & Lockwood Central Region: Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery A carved waka structure is fixed to the underside of the bridge that links the original gallery to the new extension. “The existing floor of Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery had to be removed in its entirety, and it had to be catalogued with photos and drawings marked up where each piece went back.” REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT “When we go out of Palmerston North, we use local subcontractors, so the benefit goes back to the local community, and that’s what we did as much as possible on this project.” The project also included cultural and archaeological observations undertaken during excavation work. Among the discoveries were a cannon ball buried near the rear of the heritage building, domestic crockery, pins, military buttons ,and a time capsule hidden in the walls of Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery. One of the most striking features of the completed project is the carved waka structure fixed to the underside of the bridge that links the original gallery to the new extension. Rob says this element required careful coordination. “It encapsulates the structure of the bridge, and is an amazing feature. Our team coordinated the installation, and importantly, ensured the cultural aspects were respected.” The completed Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery now features the restored heritage building connected to Te Pātaka o Tā Te Atawhai Archie John Taiaroa, the new extension named in honour of Sir Te Atawhai Archie John Taiaroa for his leadership contribution to the Manawatū-Whanganui region. Together, Rob says they provide vastly increased gallery space, alongside dedicated collection storage, offices, event spaces, a classroom, shop and café, ensuring the gallery will continue to serve as a ‘house of inspiration’ for generations to come. “It’s a very proud achievement to be entrusted with the care of such a project of national significance and to bring such a grand building back to life.” Retaining Walls - Concrete | Timber | Steel | Reinforced Anchor Systems - Seismic | Pre grouted | Post grouted | Self-drilling Piling - Bored | Driven | Micro piles | Grouted columns Concrete Works | Spray | Boxed | Steel works Phone (04) 383 5050 | Mobile (027) 44 33 625 | roan@keenekrib.co.nz | www.keenekrib.co.nz We have a broad range of equipment and highly skilled staff to tackle the challenging projects and situations Wellington has to offer. Providing a high quality service at a fair cost, on time, every time. No project is too big or too small, too hard or too easy we do it all! Corner of Wilson & Ridgway Streets P: 06 345 9059 | E: whanganui@flooringdesign.co.nz Your local flooring specialists - With a wide range of Carpet, Vinyl Tiles, Vinyl, Laminate and Wood Flooring Proudly supporting McMillan & Lockwood
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