Business South January 2024

8 | Watts & Hughes Construction: Countdown Waimakariri REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Built with sustainability at heart Woolworths Waimakariri now open in Kaiapoi in time for the Christmas 2023 season. T T Kim Newth As Countdown rebrands as Woolworths, a key target for the group is achieving sustainability for a better tomorrow. Waimakariri shoppers are finding out what that looks like, with Woolworths Waimakariri now open in Kaiapoi in time for the Christmas 2023 season. Watts and Hughes Construction is thrilled to have built Woolworths exciting new 3600sqm store, designed in line with 5-Star Greenstar goals. The team completed construction on site, just north of the Waimakariri River, at the end of November. Having previously worked with Countdown on a 4-star Greenstar store in Belfast, Watts & Hughes Construction is delighted to have been a part of this next level project that demonstrates environmentally green building practices. To achieve 5-Star Greenstar goals, construction materials used - from timber to concrete - had to be checked to ensure they were from a sustainable source. “With the way the world is right now, it’s quite important to have sustainability planning,” says Craig Brown, General Manager of Watts & Hughes Construction. “Waste reduction has been another central goal. Throughout the construction phase, Watts & Hughes employed a compliance manager to make sure correct procedures were followed on site. Wherever possible, waste has been recycled and alternative uses found for items like offcuts. “For example, a pony club is using some of our timber offcuts to make obstacles for jumps and we’re also planning to start making some garden furniture and planters from offcuts and donating them to our Ministry of Education school projects. The whole team has made a huge effort on site to make sure waste reduction is managed.” Watts & Hughes is very mindful of its community and workplace relationships and kept the local community well-informed and up to date throughout this project, while proactively supporting the wellbeing and wellness of their team, for example by having site visits from Mates in Construction. The supermarket design aligns with Woolworths sustainability aspirations, with selected products sustainably sourced and the building planned to operate sustainably and efficiently. “For example, solar panels have been added so the building will generate its own electricity. The architect – Auckland-based Woodhams Meikle Zhan Architects – have designed a huge amount of work for Woolworths before and know how to specify a building thinking about whole-of-life costs.” Future focussed, the new supermarket includes a 120sqm online store facility with freezer, chiller units and a designated parking area with canopy for click and collect shopping. Parking has been landscaped with native grasses and includes bike racks and e-vehicle charging facilities. Watts & Hughes Construction is also working with Woolworths to extend and alter their supermarket in Rangiora, with works split into day and night shifts to minimise disruption to trading. A new 165sqm dedicated online store is being added with a covered click and collect area, while internal alterations include a new entrance lobby, perimeter alterations, service relocation, checkout replacement and refrigeration upgrades. Looking ahead to 2024, Watts & Hughes Construction has a number of large projects on the go including a significant design and build at Rolleston College. Proud to work in partnership, whatever your structural needs pluscon.co.nz Location – 69 Nazareth Avenue, Middleton, Christchurch 8024 Ph: 03 423 9305 Email: tenders.chch@wattsgroup.co.nz www.whconstruction.co.nz Watts and Hughes know construction, which is why we know every job requires something different. From different expertise, to different machinery and personnel, at Watts and Hughes we know what it takes to provide high quality construction outcomes. Our construction services range from general construction services to more specified options like seismic upgrades and design/build packages. We also cater to pre-construction requirements, provide expert project management, and have supporting professionals to call in when required. Let’s collaborate to turn your ideas into a finished project which fits into your budget and timeframe. Ideal for new builds, commercial, restoration, or fit-out construction projects. We take care of the job from start to finish by providing quantity surveying, planning, logistics, programming, and scheduling. While we have extremely skilled personnel, we also engage the skills of outside experts to ensure every project is given the unique expertise it deserves. And, if there is anything else your project requires – we can probably arrange that, too, so contact us to speak with a Watts and Hughes construction expert. Watts & Hughes Construction, building strong relationships as your local builder, pleased to support local communities. 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