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28 | A boost for local trade operators Local children gather around to learn about the project and how it will benefit the community. from page 26 Whangarei Civic Centre: Canam Construction REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT For example employing locals has been a focus and Alan says the project has been a springboard for Canam Construction to estab- lish a permanent operation in Whangārei. The project currently has 84 percent local contractors, suppliers and consultants on site. For example local consultants Cato Bolam were engaged by Whangārei District Council as the local civil engineering experts to design and deliver the stormwater and groundworks elements of the project. “The low impact earthworks and storm- water design within this complex flood and stormwater catchment acknowledges the sensitivities of the environment, cultural values and delivers a long term sustainable and economic solution for Whangarei District Council and the new civic centre. As a land development advisory company passionate about creating great places and environments, the Cato Bolam engineering team has given the project and landscape architects confidence to deliver this significant asset for the Whangarei community,” says Cato Bolam director Michelle Bain. An important partnership with North- Tec has also been established to ensure a minimum of 10% (the project is currently averaging 15%) of all workers onsite are local apprentices or trainees. “That means that one in every ten people working on the new civic building will be either learning a new trade, or getting prac- tical experience in a trade they’re currently studying,” says Alan. “In fact, there are already many local firms on the team, and the intention is to use as many other local trades (e.g. tiling, painting etc.) as is practical and possible. “One way or another, there will continue to be plenty of locals employed on this project,” he says. • Commercial • Residential • Precast • Asbestos Removal • Agricultural • Industrial • Steel Fabrication • Demolition www.barfoote.com info@barfoote.com Phone 09-438 3456 www.robinsonasphalts.co.nz (09) 435 0188 Proud to be chosen for contracts for Canam Group Phone: 09 430 3123 • kathy@northlandscaffolding.co.nz • 3 Pipiwai Rd, Whangarei • 1188 SH10 Bulls Gorge, Kerikeri Northland Scaffolding Specialise in: Domestic & Commercial Scaffolding Fall Protection Safety Netting Mobile and Access Towers Structural Propping Roof Edge Protection Event Towers, Bridges & Grandstands Shrinkwrap Encapulation Hanging / Suspended Scaffolding Northland Scaffolding are proud to be involved with the Whangarei Civic Centre project & Canam Construction.