40 | OPS - defined by innovation The establishment of its sister company, Avenue Roading, in 2022 marked OPS’s expansion into providing essential roading services, including the construction of driveways, laneways, and car parks. Taranaki: OPS Plumbing & Pipeline T T Bernadette Cooney REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPS Plumbing & Pipeline Ltd, rooted in Taranaki, epitomises a story of familial dedication and remarkable achievement in the civil contracting realm over the past 15 years. Established by Jeremy and Rachel Cottam, the company has intricately interwoven its specialised skills into the very development fabric of the region, with an unwavering commitment to excellence and safety in every project embarked upon. Since its inception in 2009, OPS Plumbing & Pipeline has undergone a transformative journey. Initially serving the oil and gas sector of Taranaki, the company has diversified its offerings to encompass a wide array of contracting services across industrial, commercial, and residential sectors. This evolution is underpinned by Jeremy and Rachel’s rich experience with industry giants such as CML Group and Boral Gas, broadening OPS’s capabilities to include a spectrum of services from plumbing and gas-fitting to comprehensive water systems design and drainage solutions. Leadership at OPS is defined by innovation and a pursuit of excellence, traits that have been significantly enhanced with the addition of key team members, Safwan and Martin. Safwan, as the Chief Operating Officer, brings a master’s degree in oil & gas engineering to the table, enriching the company’s knowledge base. Martin, on the other hand, offers his chartered expertise in civil engineering and hydraulics, further strengthening OPS’s ability to deliver on complex water system and pipeline projects. The company’s breadth of services extends to specialist plumbing, gas-fitting, pipeline construction, and comprehensive water and drainage solutions catering to a broad spectrum of the industrial and commercial sectors. The establishment of its sister company, Avenue Roading, in 2022 marked OPS’s expansion into providing essential roading services, including the construction of driveways, laneways, and car parks, to both public and private developers. With a dedicated team of 60 specialist technicians, sub-contractors, and 12 trade apprentices, OPS executes projects across Taranaki and beyond into the wider North Island. The company leverages advanced technologies, such as 3D site scanning, to elevate project planning and execution to new heights of precision and efficiency. The expertise of our team has been formally recognised through approved contractor statuses with local councils from New Plymouth to Palmerston North, a testament to our unwavering dedication to excellence. Denay Cottam, HR and HSE manager at OPS, expresses pride in the company’s contribution to the South Taranaki Business Park and numerous other large-scale infrastructure projects, including the universal water metering rollout for the New Plymouth District Council, aimed at enhancing water management sustainability. In collaboration with Avenue Roading, OPS Plumbing & Pipeline Ltd emerges as a formidable force within New Plymouth’s civil infrastructure scene. Their cooperative ethos and dedication to building strong partnerships with suppliers and contractors have solidified their standing as pivotal contributors to Taranaki’s growth trajectory, echoing their foundational commitment to quality, safety, and regional development. 027 555 1754 andre.tra icplans@outlook.com Proudly supporting OPS Plumbing & Pipeline
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