Business North December 2024

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| 3 “Using skilled excavator operators we created earth bunds using existing material, and peeled and placed existing grass turf over the bunds to appear as if they were pre-existing landscaped grassed bunds.” 2024 CCNZ Awards: Brian Perry Civil - Hamilton T T Russell Fredric Complex project a winner for firm Earthworks involved more than 10,000 cubic metres of material, with local contractors who had knowledge of the local materials and environment being engaged. REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Brian Perry Civil continues to clock up Civil Contractors New Zealand (CCNZ) awards, with this year’s accolades including the construction of a cutting-edge strand board factory in Taupō. The winning project came under Brian Perry Civil’s (BPC) central North Island operations, winning the CCNZ Bay of Plenty 2024 category C, projects over $5 million award. Built for Fletcher Wood Products, which owns BPC, work included demolishing 5000 cubic metres of old concrete foundations, extensive utility removal and building new plant and foundations to resurrect a factory destroyed by fire in 2006. The CCNZ judges described the 24-month project as large-scale by footprint, complexity and value. They also noted meticulous planning, innovative methodologies, environmental considerations, smart use of materials, adaptability, problem-solving skills and people focus as deciding factors in the award. BPC Central Region business manager Ben Ackerman says the scale of the project was highlighted by the impressive quantities of materials involved, which included 5400 cubic metres of various types of concrete, 384 tonnes of reinforcing steel and placing nearly 5000 metres of formwork. Earthworks involved more than 10,000 cubic metres of material, with local contractors who had knowledge of the local materials and environment being engaged. In addition to the large concrete pours required, part of the complexity was due to the design being provided in stages, rather than the full project design being released prior to the start of construction, and the design changing while the build was in progress. “The team had to adapt to these changes while maintaining the programme timeline,” Ben says. Smart use of materials included using proprietary recyclable formwork and using existing pumice excavated from the site or bulk fill in earthworks, along with specifying 3MPa flowable fill concrete rather than compacted hard fill when backfilling foundations. “This is safer and quicker than placing and compacting hard fill, as time was important to the client and this allowed the building to go up as soon as we had constructed the foundations. Brian Perry Civil did all the concrete foundations and associated concrete work and then Livingstone Building did the steel structure and the main superstructure top.” BPC’s comprehensive approach to the project included innovative environmental controls to provide a stabilised environmental to contain any runoff from the site. “Using skilled excavator operators we created earth bunds using existing material, and peeled and placed existing grass turf over the bunds to appear as if they were pre-existing landscaped grassed bunds.” Because a total of about 50 staff from various companies worked on the project, there was a strong people focus, and this included creating some nuanced but important ways to encourage approachability, positive engagement, communication and collaboration, such as an open-plan site office and treating the office as a whole-project teams’ space. With about 15 of BPC’s staff working away from home, the company also recognised the importance of regular social catch-ups outside of work hours for its site team, including weekly meat raffle nights at the local cosmopolitan club. The award was well-deserved recognition for the BPC team’s commitment to the project, Ben says. “We were pretty exhilarated; the whole team had lived away from home for all that time, living in Taupo, and worked hard to deliver that job well so we were all pretty stoked.” on for the manner in which Page Macrae Engineering onship was ons for onship between Brian Perry Civil.” “Their strong customer service mentality was mes and was key to the success of this project.” ve General Manager Boral Cement | Australia ons er – every day! 61 Aerodrome Road Mount Maunganui 3116 P +64 7 575 5079 F +64 7 575 5994 E enquiries@page-macrae.co.nz page-macrae.co.nz POWER GENERATION | PETROCHEMICAL | PULP & PAPER | MINING WASTE WATER TREATMENT | FOOD PROCESSING | BULK MATERIALS HANDLING What our clients say... “…They met all our contract deliverables and worked with our local Adelaide staff to make the fi rst ship discharge a success.” “Since this project we have commissioned Page Macrae Engineering to design and manufacture a new type of discharge hopper and two more grabs for our Geelong Port facility…” Daniel Flick | Patrick Stevedoring Pty Ltd | Australia

4 | 2024 CCNZ Awards: HEB Construction T T Kim Newth Supporting BOP growth, resilience HEB Construction replaced a two-kilometre section of old 600mm-diameter concrete pipeline with a new, robust 1200mm-diameter polyethylene pipeline. REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Founded in 1975 as a family-owned business, HEB Construction is now one of New Zealand’s top infrastructure companies, and regularly undertakes some of the country’s largest and most significant building and infrastructure projects (Tier 1). The company’s extensive range of services includes roads and rail, bridges, land and urban development, water infrastructure, ports and marine infrastructure, and precast and heavy haulage. In the Bay of Plenty, HEB Construction works closely with local councils and agencies such as Waka Kotahi and Tauranga City Council to deliver specialist civil and structural works. They are a trusted infrastructure partner, with a track record of excellence. HEB Construction was recently named a finalist at the 2024 Civil Contractors New Zealand Hirepool Construction Excellence Awards (Category 3 - Projects between $5m and $20m) for the Te Maunga Outfall Landward Section project that involved upgrading a key wastewater pipeline that is part of Tauranga’s wastewater management system. Managing Tauranga’s wastewater is essential for the health of the city. The landward section outfall pipeline needed to be upgraded to improve its resilience and carry a much higher capacity for the city’s growing wastewater needs. HEB Construction replaced a two-kilometre section of old 600mm-diameter concrete pipeline with a new, robust 1200mm-diameter polyethylene pipeline. With some design input from HEB, a section of the pipeline was also CIPP-lined through an environmentally sensitive area. Time was of the essence for this project, with critical shutdowns and tie-in works needing to be completed within a tight three-anda-half day window. This required meticulous hour-by-hour scheduling, coordinated with the ocean tides. Keeping local residents informed about the work was a top priority. “We navigated through a residential area and a retirement village, working within a very narrow easement and around the existing outfall that runs 24/7,” explains HEB Construction’s senior project manager Duncan Albert. “It was a really technically challenging project requiring vibration and noise mitigation and monitoring, along with precise day and hour planning. “I’m very proud of the outcome and everyone’s performance. It was a great collaboration with the client, Tauranga City Council, local subcontractors, and consulting engineers Tonic and BECA. This project followed another large-scale pipeline project, the Waiāri pipeline, which prepared us well for the Te Maunga Outfall project, completed in 2023.” Having completed that project, HEB Construction’s team is now working at the Te Maunga Wastewater Treatment Plant itself, installing a new clarifier and other improvements. Another exciting project for HEB Construction is the new interchange over the Tauranga Eastern link, which will improve travel for the Pāpāmoa East community and enable further development of the area. It will enable faster travel between Pāpāmoa East and Tauranga City Centre, Mount Maunganui and other destinations. Construction of phase three started in April 2024, and the interchange is expected to open by mid-2026. “HEB Construction is proud to self-perform and deliver this whole interchange project, from earthworks, drainage and asphalt to precast elements like bridge beams and traffic management. “We have long-lasting relationships with local subcontractors and use them where we can, so a project like this benefits the whole local industry. Most of our guys live in Pāpāmoa and are proud to be part of building something so important for their community.” The first two phases of work are now complete, including the extension of Te Okuroa Drive and a new intersection with Sands Avenue. In April 2024, HEB Construction started work on the interchange itself, which is being constructed over the Tauranga Eastern Link Toll Road (SH2), linking Te Okuroa Drive and the new, under-construction Sands Town Centre and surrounding urban development area in Pāpāmoa East. “We’re pleased to be a part of the Sands Town Centre development too, which is another large-scale, long-term project for our civils team.” Impact Engineering would like to congratulate Heb Construction on their nomination for 2024 CCNZ Award. Impact Engineering has been supporting/partnering with a number of locally approved civil contractors over the past decade. Our workshop here in Tauranga has an extensive array of fabrication equipment and an awesome team to assist with client and consultants requirements. 07 578 8751 info@pipefitters.co.nz 140 Birch Avenue, Tauranga

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6 | Cultural fit key in staff selection Phoenix Civil’s diverse range of services includes earthworks, drainage, water and waste-water systems across the private, government and local government sectors. 2024 CCNZ Awards: Phoenix Civil T T Hugh de Lacy REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Since its founding in 2012, Cambridge-based civil contracting company Phoenix Civil has rapidly developed a reputation for delivering complex civil works, with exceptional skill, integrity and quality as its trademark. Initially based in the Canterbury region where it operated under the name of Spartan South Ltd, the company lent its expertise to some of the most complex civil projects that went into the rebuild of Christchurch following the 2010-2011 earthquakes. Upon relocating to the Waikato, the company rebranded as Phoenix Civil, and has gone from strength to strength through its involvement in major projects in the subdivision, three waters and general infrastructure markets. The company is a finalist in the CCNZ Connexis Civil Training and Development Awards 2024 - which recognise companies that dedicate their time, passion and energy to making sure their staff have the right skills to get the job done. Phoenix Civil’s commercial manager Steve McPherson says the awards’ recognition is a reflection of the company’s ongoing commitment to its staff. “A steady organic approach to growth reflects the company’s insistence on recruiting only the best of the best, regardless of their position in the business, and a strong focus on cultural fit within the team,” says Steve. “We are all about having good people on the ground, and although skill and experience are important, we look foremost for people with integrity, the right attitude and the willingness to learn. “We work in a hazardous environment, so having people around who you can trust is critical. “ There are 40 in the team at Phoenix Civil, including Steve and general manager Inniss Anderson, backed by skilled project managers, site engineers, surveyors and a range of experienced machine operators and drainlayers . “We pride ourselves on our family culture, and in providing quality workmanship and a service our clients can trust,” sasy Steve. “We’re able to maintain this standard consistently and repeatedly because of the value we place on our staff – we aim to help each individual attain their potential – and by stressing teamwork and safety. “We particularly stress safety and development in our operations, and this year our work in that regard earned us a nomination in the Civil Contractors NZ Training and Development Awards, supported by the Connexis infrastructure training organisation. “Our efforts for a high standard in all fields were also recognised in 2022 when we won a Project of the Year Award at the Civil Contractors Waikato awards, for the Okareka Pipeline upgrade.” Phoenix Civil’s diverse range of contracting services includes earthworks, drainage, water and waste-water systems across the private, government and local government sectors. Some of Phoenix Civil’s more recent projects include major greenfields developments like the completion of Northgate Business Park on the outskirts of Hamilton and Arvida Whai Mauri Ora in Te Awamutu. “These two projects alone involved the stripping of more than 180,000 cubic metres of topsoil, 700,000sqm of cut-to-fill and the installation of over 23kms of pipework,” sasy Steve. Other key projects include the completion of the Okareka pipeline upgrade in Rotorua, the Cambridge wastewater treatment plant outfall structure on the banks of the Waikato River, and the installation of 1.3kms of 800mm-diameter PE pipe work for the Ngaruawahia wastewater treatment plant – to name just a few. For all your Commercial & Domestic Insurance Needs Proud sponsors of Surf Life Saving New Zealand 7 Taupo St, Putaruru Ph 07 883 3540 or 027 491 4429 Proud to support Phoenix Civil with professional accounting services

| 7 T T Bernadette Cooney Marine projects up for awards Oxcon was tasked with constructing Auckland’s first artificial reef and rehabilitating more than 100m of seawall. 2024 CCNZ Awards: Oxcon “The project posed several challenges, including the restricted working areas and the marine environment, which required working in with the tides.” REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Oxcon is a key player in delivering some of Auckland’s most significant infrastructure and two of its recent coastal marine projects have been named as finalists in the 2024 Civil Construction NZ (CCNZ) Awards. The two civil engineering projects will compete against each other in the Zero to $20 Million Project category of the CCNZ Awards, with winners being announced at the awards ceremony this November. Reflecting Oxcon’s reputation for delivering projects on time, within budget, and to the highest standards, these projects showcase smart engineering, innovative solutions, and best-for-project decision-making. Oxcon general manager Matt Mules says the company has collaborated on major public and private infrastructure projects throughout Auckland and Northland since its establishment in 2012. “We’re a team of 28 skilled professionals with a presence in Auckland and Northland, and we enjoy bringing smart ideas and engineering to our projects,” says Matt. “We work closely with our clients and designers to optimise designs with a focus on efficiency and value for money.” The first project that has earned Oxcon CLL a spot as a finalist is the Hobsonville Marine Recreation Centre. This project involved constructing a large platform over the water, which will eventually support a newly built marine recreation centre and community facility. The centrepiece of the construction is a 1200sqm kwila deck, built on precast concrete beams supported by 750mm-diameter bored piles. Additionally, the project features a 46-metre timber jetty with a steel balustrade, and a 24-metre aluminium gangway that connects to a 200sqm precast floating pontoon. “This required a high standard of finish with both timber and concrete structural work as part of a high specification architectural design,” says Matt. “The project posed several challenges, including the restricted working areas and the marine environment, which required working in with the tides.” Despite these obstacles, Oxcon successfully completed the project in just seven months, ensuring a high-quality finish that meets the community’s long-term needs. The project has significantly improved community access to water-based activities, offering long-term recreational benefits, and promoting the development of local water sports and community engagement, creating a lasting impact in the Hobsonville area. The second project that has garnered finalist recognition is the Seaside Park Rehabilitation, a project commissioned by Auckland Council. Seaside Park, located in Otahuhu, is a former landfill that has been transformed into a sports field and community park beside the Tamaki Estuary. Oxcon was tasked with constructing Auckland’s first artificial reef and rehabilitating more than 100m of seawall. This included sections of new basalt stone seawall around the park’s coastal edge to protect it from erosion, as well as adding rock revetments where previous seawalls had been damaged. At the far end of the park, a new salt marsh and rock reef was installed to create new habitats for local fauna. To avoid disturbing environmentally significant mangroves, Oxcon CLL successfully adjusted consent conditions to allow a haul road to be built across land during the project. “This enabled a more efficient and less intrusive construction method,” says Matt. The project has left lasting benefits for both the environment and its residents. The local community were highly engaged in the project, including being part of a coastal clean-up which Oxcon organised together with Sustainable Coastlines. Oxcon’s focus on safety, environmental care, and quality has been pivotal in its delivery of numerous projects for clients such as Auckland Transport, New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA), Watercare, KiwiRail, and Auckland Council. Oxcon’s capabilities span the whole project lifecycle from concept and design development through to construction and project delivery. civil & commercial landscapers We deliver visually appealing outdoor spaces to benefit the environment, people and the places they live, work and play. 09 218 4734 43 William Pickering Drive Rosedale Auckland

8 | 2024 CCNZ Awards: Fulton Hogan & McConnell Dowell JV: SH25A T T Richard Loader New bridge created in record time The two-lane, three-span steel and composite bridge reconnected Coromandel communities and was completed in just seven months – under budget, with no lost injury time. REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT An exceptional joint venture (JV) between tier one civil contractors Fulton Hogan and McConnell Dowell to stabilise the State Highway 25A (SH25A) Taparahi Slip and construct a 124-metre-long bridge to span a collapsed section of highway has been rewarded with multiple regional and national CCNZ awards. The project was awarded the Supreme Award as well as the large project category for projects over $20 million at the Waikato Regional Civil Contractors (CCNZ) awards and went on to win the National CCNZ Award for projects between $20 million and $100 million. Complementing the bounty of CCNZ awards was a prestigious international award for Bridge Project Team of the Year from Bridges New Civil Engineer (NCE) awards held recently in London. The two-lane, three-span steel and composite bridge reconnected Coromandel communities and was completed in just seven months – under budget, with no lost injury time. It was the quickest design-and-build bridge of its size delivered in New Zealand, and the CCNZ judges commented it was a great example of how to expedite a large engineering design and construct project with minimal constraints, to deliver an exceptional outcome to the client and public without compromising health and safety or quality. Ashley Cooper, the onsite project manager, says that while success at the industry and international awards was a significant achievement for all involved, he felt the primary reward was from the local communities, who were extremely appreciative that they had been reconnected in time for Christmas. “It was such an important project to them, and they had made the teams feel incredibly welcome throughout the project. Everybody was so aligned that they had to have that road opened as soon as possible. Even the original completion date of March was pretty ambitious, and to shave another three months off was spectacular.” Ashley also praised the Fulton Hogan McConnell Dowell team members, who had been such a huge part of the project’s success, saying that right from the start everybody was focused on the outcome and what had to be achieved. “It was awesome to be part of this project. I was like a jockey on a thoroughbred racehorse. The team took off and I just had to tweak and steer them.” SH25A Taparahi between Kōpū and Hikuai suffered significant damage with the road collapsing after two major storm events in January 2023. In total, 120 metres of bush-clad roadway was destroyed, causing inaccessibility, extra travel time and costs, limited access to healthcare and education, impacts to freight, businesses, tourism and disruption of day-today life. New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) led the project to re-instate SH25A with technical assistance from consultants Beca for site conditions, with the construction of a 124m-long, 11m-wide, by 15m-high bridge chosen as the preferred option. Following a tender process, Fulton Hogan/ McConnell Dowell JV was accepted as the design and build contractor, utilising Tonkin + Taylor, and Beca as a joint design team. “Initially, we had to stabilise the slip with drains and cement to create enough of a working platform, to be able to get the heavy machinery into position to build the bridge,’ Ashley explains. “That work took half the programme time. During that time, offsite fabrication was ongoing in parallel, but the assembly of the structure onsite only took four months. The east abutment was accessible off what was left of the road and we were able to overlap the start of the piling operation with the stabilisation.” NEW ZEALAND’S TRUSTED DRILLING SPECIALIST • Geotechnical • Environmental • Geothermal • Sample • Water Well Drilling 0800 326 375 www.dcndrilling.co.nz PH 0800 FIRTH 1 FIRTH.CO.NZ NZ’s Trusted Name in Concrete.

| 9 2024 CCNZ Awards: Fulton Hogan & McConnell Dowell JV: SH25A The 124m bridge is constructed from three spans which are supported by reinforced concrete pier cross-heads that sit upon reinforced concrete columns. REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT The 124m bridge is constructed from three spans, (38m, 48m, 38m) from the east to west abutment, which are supported by reinforced concrete pier cross-heads that sit upon reinforced concrete columns. Reinforced concrete piles were bored 20m into the ground with permanent steel casings, which then extended above ground providing the encasement for the concrete columns. There are four columns per pier, and each pier consists of a 1m1 x 3m x 1.5m-deep reinforced concrete cross-head that ties the columns together and supports the three fabricated steel I-Beam sections that span the bridge from east to west. Eastbridge, a Napier-based company specialising in steel bridging, fabricated and erected the steel I-beams and Ashley acknowledges the key role they played in expediting the project. “The plate used to make these beams was already in Eastbridge’s yard, set aside for another project. “However, we were able to utilise that steel plate for our project, and then replace it before it was required on the other project,” says Ashley. “If it had not been for that, our project timeline would have been significantly different.” 027 474 3000 | www.clconstruction.co.nz CIVIL & LANDFILL CONSTRUCTION YOUR CONSTRUCTION PARTNERS Proudly part of the SH25A Taparahi Slip Remediation team! Throughout the 157-year journey of Thames’ iconic hardware and industrial supplies store Read Bros, generations of families have enjoyed helpful service and a diverse product range that also embraces hard-to-get boutique items. “We’ve been part of Thames for so long that many of our customers feel Read Bros is just part of the town, and they have a real sense of ownership for the business,” says John Read, who with his wife Nicola, now owns and operates the business. “Our service has de initely been a key part of our success over the years, and our ability to become friends with our customers.” Read Bros was founded by John’s great-great grandfather (also John) to support the kauri timber industry, ironmongery, and the development of Thames township. Embracing the digital world and setting up an on-line store has been one of the exiting innovations introduced by John and Nicola that is gaining great traction throughout the country, with customers being able to access a diverse stock inventory that includes hard to source items. Another exciting development for Read Bros has been becoming part of the TradeZone Group, New Zealand's leading industrial supply specialists, and reaping the bene its of 33 other TradeZone stores around the country. Read Bros – leading the way “We felt TradeZone was heading in the right direction, and providing for the customers and end-users that we’re focusing on,” says John. “Becoming part of TradeZone has enabled us to expand our customer base, as well as the range of industrial supplies that we have access to, and at a price that enables us to be competitive against the big box corporate companies. Our three core customer sectors are industrial, trades and retail including DYIers, and we can now o er a much wider product range to everyone.” The service delivery from the Read Bros team was put to the test when supplying tools, consumables and fasteners to McConnell Dowell to commence work on repairs to State Highway 25A Taparahi between Kōpū and Hikuai after it su ered signi icant damage following a storm event in late January 2023. “They recognised our service was top-notch and our involvement led on from there. We were also able to source speci ic items in a very short space of time, and even deliver to site, saving the construction team valuable time away from site.” “It was a privilege being involved in such a vital project that meant so much to our community. It really cemented our drive to be the best industrial supplier for our district.” Thames INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY SPECIALISTS THAT WORK FOR YOUR BUSINESS If you have a project or business that needs reliable and competitive supply of industrial and trade products, get hold of the TradeZone Thames team today. BEARINGS AND SEALS FASTENERS EXTRUSIONS ROPE SPLICING WIRE ROPE SWAGING WELDING EQUIPMENT EZISWAP INDUSTRIAL GASES TradeZone New Zealand, who have recently celebrated 25 years as industrial supply specialists, are excited to have Read Bros join the group and know the store will make a great addition to the TradeZone Group. Meanwhile, TradeZone becomes part of the rich history of Read Bros Hardware Ltd. CONTACT US 07 868 6608 admin@readbros.co.nz 308 Pollen Street, Thames 3500, New Zealand www.readbros.co.nz

10 | REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT 2024 CCNZ Awards: Northern Express Group T T Richard Loader Motorway extension a major boost T T to page 12 The Ara Tūhono – Pūhoi to Warkworth motorway project team have been awarded the overall Supreme Award for 2024 Auckland CCNZ HYNDS Construction Awards, along with the Category E Award for Major Projects over $50M. The project also received accolades at this year’s CCNZ National Awards, winning the Hirepool Construction Excellence Award for Category 5 - Projects over $100M. The Ara Tūhono – Pūhoi to Warkworth PPP (Private Public Partnership) Project, is a significant 18.5km greenfields motorway, that provides a crucial new transport link to Northland. Delivered by the Northern Express Group (NX2) on behalf of NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, the project extends Auckland’s Northern Motorway from the Johnstones Hill tunnels to just north of Warkworth. Construction was carried out by a Fletcher – Acciona Joint Venture with the new motorway officially opened in June 2023. The new motorway is a four-lane dual carriageway, separated by a central median with a safety barrier, and was built to the west of the old SH1, bypassing Warkworth on the western side. Key benefits of the new route include improved safety and connectivity, more reliable journey times and a better freight connection for the Northland region, which is expected to support economic and population growth. The motorway will also improve connections between the growth areas in the northern Rodney area of Auckland and reduce congestion at Warkworth by providing a bypass for through traffic. Time savings are expected to be greater for trucks due to reductions in grades and a better road layout, which helps heavy vehicles maintain a higher average speed along the route. Within the next ten years it is predicted traffic will increase to more than 31,000 vehicles a day, shared between the new motorway and the old SH1. Ara Tūhono is the second motorway in New Zealand to be constructed on behalf of the New Zealand Government under a PPP contract, after the Transmission Gully project. In November 2016, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency awarded a contract to the NX2 Group to deliver the project. New Zealand’s largest supplier of Certified Concrete, Masonry, Paving, Concrete Retaining wall systems 100% proud to supply Northern Expressway Group 09 423 6044 FIRTH.CO.NZ CONCRETE THE TRUSTED NAME IN

| 11 REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT 2024 CCNZ Awards: Northern Express Group The project has extended Auckland’s Northern Motorway from the Johnstones Hill tunnels to just north of Warkworth. Rhodes for Roads are very proud to have been involved as a Contractor in the Northern Expressway motorway project from the beginning through to the completion of the project. The Northern Expressway has been a major boost to the local area, for both residents and businesses, providing safer and quicker access between Auckland and the North. Do it once, do it right 09 425 8454 | 0800 747 928 enquiries@rhodesforroads.co.nz 14 Hudson Rd, Warkworth www.rhodesforroads.co.nz • Metal Supplies • Site Works • Roading • Excavation • Driveways • Dams • Drain Laying • House Sites

12 | Extension major boost for region Construction was carried out by a Fletcher – Acciona Joint Venture with the new motorway officially opened in June 2023. T T from page 10 REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT 2024 CCNZ Awards: Northern Express Group The NX2 Group is made up of New Zealand and overseas firms with considerable experience in the design, construction, finance, maintenance and management of major infrastructure projects. The principal partners in the consortium are Accident Compensation Corporation, Morrison, Acciona Concesiones S.L., Fletcher Building Ltd, Acciona Infrastructure Australia Pty Ltd and The Fletcher Construction Company Ltd. Under the PPP contract, NX2 financed, designed, constructed, managed and will maintain the Pūhoi to Warkworth motorway for 25 years following its construction. Full ownership of the highway will remain with the public sector. PPPs allow large and complex projects to benefit from private sector innovation and funding which can increase certainty of delivery and give better value for money. Ara Tūhono Pūhoi to Warkworth is an ‘availability’ PPP, which means that payments are not linked to traffic volumes. The PPP consortium will be paid for making a safe road open and available to traffic. Another key partner in the successful delivery of project was Hōkai Nuku, the authorised voice of four Iwi and Hapū mana whenua – Ngāti Manuhiri, Ngāti Mauku/Ngāti Kauae of Te Uri o Hau, Ngāti Rango of Kaipara and Ngāti Whātua. The motorway’s name, Ara Tūhono was gifted to the project by Hōkai Nuku and means a connecting pathway (Ara meaning pathway/ passage and Ara Tūhono means connecting or linking one part to another). Hōkai Nuku, Waka Kotahi and NX2 worked together to ensure the values and historical significance of the project area were reflected for generations to come through the creation of mahi toi artworks. A number of carvings, silhouettes and pou whenua line the new motorway and these mahi toi were designed and handcrafted by artists appointed by Hōkai Nuku. Recognising the cultural identity and values of mana whenua, and acknowledging and expressing their traditions and relationships with their ancestral lands, water, sites, wāhi tapu and other taonga is an integral part of the project. The first piece installed on the project was He Huihuinga Rangatira, a collection of silhouettes depicting gathering rangatira chiefs and is situated near the Ōkahu inlet area that was home to generations of mana whenua. Reipae lives at the northern end of Ara Tūhono – Pūhoi to Warkworth Motorway and was unveiled ahead of the new motorway opening. Our Service has no Boundaries Excavation, Rock-Breaking, Commercial Site Works, Underground Earthworks, Truck Hire, Plant Hire, Drilling, Earthworks, Tipper Works. Operating for 66 Years this December 4 Generations of Fowler’s (09) 2767446 or 0800 HARDROCK (24/7) Otahuhu, Auckland hardrock@warrenfowler.co.nz warrenfowlerearthmoving.wordpress.com

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