102 | Complex projects Groundfix’s current projects include remediating landslips and working for private clients in Auckland to secure vulnerable clifftop homes. T T from page 100 Groundfix CONTRACTING “There were a whole array of drill holes at different angles we then injected grout through to make sure when they cut cross passages through between the two main tunnels they were dealing in almost dry conditions. We did double the amount of work for the same budget so the client was delighted.” Justin says most complex projects involve water flow in the ground such as the Matawai Water Storage Reservoir in Northland. Groundfix sealed the majority of the groundwater flow by injecting grout under different mixes and pressures so there wasn’t get a high ground water flow under the future dam. Current projects include working for the TREC Alliance for the flood recovery in Hawkes Bay and cyclone repairs for KiwiRail for Auckland metro, remediating landslips, clearing blocked culverts and completing concrete repairs among other things. Justin says the latter includes working over long weekends and public holidays, 24 hours a day, once again highlighting the dedication of the Groundfix team. Groundfix is also presently working in Wellington at Moa Point for the McConnell Dowell and HEB joint venture on the Wellington City Council on the sludge minimisation plant putting in 300 tonne and 250 tonne capacity anchors to secure the structure in a seismic event. It is also working for private clients in Auckland to secure vulnerable cliff top homes after the floods. “We have an 8 tonne restricted piling rig and are putting in up to 750mm diameter concrete piles to 15m depth. This rig gets to places where others can’t.” Recent investment in plant includes new excavators and a 30-metre reach telehandler. When coupled with a remote control drill the telehandler can complete work at height quickly and cost effectively, says Justin. “Being in business is hard,” he says reflecting on over a decade of operation. “You put alot of yourself into it so it’s a proud achievement to have reached that milestone. Our business is our people and we have a lot of long serving committed staff. We’re really proud of what we do and how we help to support communities and infrastructure in New Zealand.” Proud suppliers of Industrial Adhesive Tapes to Groundfix Cloth Tapes / Double Sided Tapes / Single Sided FoamTapes Safety Tapes / Surface Protection Tapes Corrosion Protection Tapes / Masking Tapes 09 437 9037 www.apsequipment.co.nz sales@apsequipment.co.nz Telehandlers 6-51m reach
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