| 11 University of Otago: Leighs Construction Images:Warren & Mahoney REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT air from outside. The opposite process will happen for cooling in summer.” Tanya adds that as client and owner/operator of the building, the university takes a long-term interest in its success. “Because the building is tied widely into the Te Papa Hauroa/Health Precinct, it is recognition of Otago University’s strong commitment to Christchurch, and the training of health professionals, including doctors, nurses, physiotherapist, and bio-medical scientists.” The building will house laboratories for most of the campus’ health research groups, specialist radiology equipment, including a MARS scanner, groups commercialising their health science discoveries, clinical research department and a hub for postgraduate nursing studies. Tanya acknowledges that the building’s location, between Montreal and Antigua streets on the old Tillmans furniture site, has been a key project challenge. Aside from being in the middle of the health precinct, it is flanked by two public laneways and two one-way streets. “It’s a major logistical challenge, which Leighs is managing very well. The other key challenge is the size and complexity of the building. We have large floor-to-floor heights driven to support our highly serviced laboratories. This complexity has driven the need for detailed modelling and coordination.” Included in the many benefits Wai-Ora will deliver is the provision of suitable space for the growing needs of university staff and students on the campus, while boosting collaboration between students and staff on the site. “The building will also provide the space needed to increase our capacity to deliver health- related short courses and professional development, as well as conference activities. “It will deliver synergies with the other major health providers, including the Christchurch Hospital and consolidating the university’s Christchurch-based staff and students into Wai-ora and the existing academic building. It will greatly contribute to building our health workforce and provide updated clinical trials facilities, which support the Christchurch community to have access to health services not offered in other public health spaces in the region.” Supporting University of Otago, School of Medicine, Christchurch Commercial Concrete Placing Specialising in all aspects of concrete placing; Decorative, Commercial, Residential and more! For all your concrete placing needs, make us your irst port of call. 027 503 5222 ccplacing@gmail.com Commercial Concrete Placing Gerard Ryan 0274 313 148 Ethan Ryan 0274 259 928 Angus Ryan 0272 282 985 • Certifying Drainlayers • CCC Authorised Drainlayers • CCC Authorised Water Installers • Civil Engineering and Infrastructure Drainage and Services Installation Proud to work with the University of Otago Proudly supporting University of Otago Project: Leighs Construction 35 Email: sales@notjustcoatings.nz | Phone: 027 427 5004 | Web: www.notjustcoatings.nz Industrial & Marine Coating Contractors • Grinding & Epoxy Flooring • Concrete Repairs, Grouting & Sealant • Corrosion Protection • UHP Water Blasting • Abrasive Blasting • Industrial Coatings • Tank Clean & Waste Removal • Crack Injection • Water Proofing
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