78 | Keyway Construction CONSTRUCTION Dampers fitted to structure Dampers, similar to large shock absorbers, dissipate and reduce the shaking that the building experiences from an earthquake. from page 76 Because the dampers are in the line of the columns on the lower three levels the removal of the glass windows and shop fronts was necessary. A new curtain wall from level three downwards will be installed and a new canopy constructed at street level. After trialling various options to determine the best methodology, Keyway has just started construction. The $20-25m project is earmarked for completion by late 2024. Another significant Primeproperty Group project underway is the James Smith car park in Wakefield Street. The car park suffered extensive damage during the Kaikoura Earthquake in 2016. Keyway will repair and strengthen the building to around 100% NBS by building new shear walls and other concrete and structural steel works. The engineering design phase has been completed and has been submitted for building consent with construction due to start in November 2022. The project is expected to take around 18-24 months. Other projects include seismic strengthening projects in Auckland and in New Plymouth and converting Waterloo Backpackers in Wellington into a hotel. John says they’d love more staff, especially project and site managers. Interested people can feel free to get in touch. Quality Demolition & Contracting 2011 Ltd. Wellington and beyond, Quality Demolition & Contracting is the team to call. Our demolition experts are Proud to be working with Keyway Construction on another succesful project PH. 04 567 9280 www.qualitydemolition.co.nz contact@qualitydemolition.co.nz
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