| 7 World market leader for mobility with ropeways Phone 03 318 2725 www.doppelmayr.nz Mobility on the next level With innovative transport systems, we continue to set standards in ropeway mobility: maximum comfort and safety define our installations – both in summer and winter tourism areas as well as in urban passenger transport and material handling. When Waka Kotahi and the Mt Messenger Alliance were seeking a unique transport system that would enable work to commence on the Te Ara o Te Ata: Mt Messenger Bypass – a six-kilometre route on State-Highway 3 in North Taranaki – Doppelmayr New Zealand had the solution. Doppelmayr New Zealand established a specialist team to implement the Mt Messenger Cableway – a 1.1km cable crane system that is playing a significant role in the project. With a single 28-metre central tower located at the top of Mt Messenger, the cableway transports up to 20 tonnes of equipment and materials or a passenger cabin on each trip, allowing access to the worksite across 600 metres of forest. Garreth Hayman, CEO of Doppelmayr New Zealand, says the company used a combination of imported specialist equipment from Europe and local manufacturing to deliver the project. “The cableway system was selected to enable contractors access to the northern side of Mt Messenger because of the extremely difficult terrain to build an access road. Waka Kotahi and the Mt Messenger Alliance also wanted to minimise the environmental impact. It was a very significant project for us. Our cable installation was completed in April this year and it will remain until the project has been completed.” Representing the Doppelmayr Group based in Austria, Doppelmayr New Zealand was established in 1975 primarily to support the winter sports and tourism industries. “Doppelmayr is the world market leader in cable-propelled transport systems for tourism, materials, and public transport. Iconic projects in New Zealand include Queenstown’s brand-new gondola for Skyline Enterprises, completed in June this year, and the Wellington Cable Car. It’s public transport where we see future growth opportunity.” Aerial cable cars have become a popular option for urban transport around the world, and Doppelmayr is proud to be a global leader in this field. “We want to bring this innovative and sustainable solution to New Zealand where we think it can complement the existing transport networks and offer many advantages. We have done extensive research with local experts to assess the feasibility of integrating aerial cable cars into our major cities. Our immediate focus is on Auckland and Wellington, where we believe aerial cable cars can provide a viable and attractive alternative to conventional modes of transport.” While Doppelmayr New Zealand is based in Christchurch, it has people from Auckland to Queenstown with the agility to support nationwide solutions, as evidenced by the Mt Messenger Bypass project. Doppelmayr provides a complete turnkey solution from design, fabrication, supply, and installation of all its products from the t-bars, chairlifts, and gondolas through to cable cars and material handling equipment including the wire ropes. “That is everything you see above ground, and everything you don’t see under the ground,” says Garreth. “Our enduring focus is to provide New Zealand with world-class service that complements Doppelmayr’s world-class products. Our specialist mechanical and electrical team on the ground in New Zealand is where we add real value — our focus is on finding and maintaining good people and continuing to provide learning and development opportunities so we can continue to do things innovatively and differently.” Doppelmayr Delivers Innovation
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