64 | Waihopai bridge build welcome The Egypt Civil team won the Nelson Marlborough branch award of Civil Contractors New Zealand annual recognition of project excellence – for their design and build of the Motupipi River Cycle Bridge in Golden Bay. T T Bernadette Cooney CONTRACTING Egypt Civil Construction A permanent one lane bridge across the Waihopai Valley River will be constructed this year, replacing a Bailey bridge which has served as access for valley residents for three years since the 2021 floods washed away the previous bridge. The construction of the bailey bridge was welcome news to residents who were cut off for four weeks before it was installed. In 2021. The new bridge will keep communities on either side of the river connected for many generations to come. Top of the South based civil construction firm, Egypt Civil Construction, have been awarded the New Zealand Transport Agency, Waka Kotahi contract to build the new permanent $2.5m bridge this year. The detailed design of the new bridge is currently being completed, with construction planned to start in April. The new bridge, which will be built 100 metres upstream from the existing one, is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2024. Winning the tender for the project is testament to Egypt Civil’s core competencies and track record of achievement over the past nine years they have been in business. The family owned and operated construction company is headed by Jaden and Mary Barnett, who have more than 50 years of civil construction experience between them, Jaden in civil construction and Mary in civil engineering. The Egypt Civil team undertake concrete, steel or timber bridge construction and repair, jetty repair and construction, retaining walls, concrete structures, guardrail installation and excavation works. “We’re very proud of the work and projects we have achieved and are excited for what “We’re very proud of the work and projects we have achieved and are excited for what the future holds.” the future holds,” says Mary. “This year we have significant repair contracts to undertake across the top of the south, including the Waihopai Valley River bridge in Marlborough and a really neat section of walkway within the Matai Valley.” “Last year we had the opportunity to work with both existing and new project teams and really enjoyed building further relationships with local councils and government teams.” In 2021, Egypt Civil became a prequalified contractor for Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, paving the way for them to undertake local and central government civil works. In 2023 they won the Nelson Marlborough branch award of Civil Contractors New Zealand annual recognition of project excellence – for their design and build of the Motupipi River Cycle Bridge in Golden Bay for the Tasman District Council. “We have a great tight knit team of staff who all appreciate the variety of work we undertake. Jaden and I appreciate that the team are so obliging with their time spent away from home and their regular routines to undertake these projects.” Supportive of staff who seek further training and qualification in their field, Egypt Civil currently mentor and employ an engineering cadet who is completing their diploma in civil engineering. The company has also recently taken on a civil engineering graduate who happens to be a “working mum”, a situation familiar to Mary, who has worked since her twin boys were infants. “Working mums have a lot to offer. It’s a massive juggle so anytime you get the chance to say, ‘well done’ or to give a gal an opportunity, I believe you should.” THELIN Construction Ltd 03 544 8906 • A er Hours: DavidThelin 021 426 938 CRANE HIRE Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week admin@thelin.co.nz • McPherson Street, POBox 3072, Richmond Wespecialise intheManufactureandPlacingofPre-castandPre-stressed ConcreteComponents,whichincludesCommercial&Residential Foundations, SuspendedConcreteFloors, Bridges, Culverts, PileDrivingandWharf Construction. NoJobTooLargeorTooSmall! No Job Too Large or Too Small We specialise in the Manufacture and Placing of Pre-cast and Pre-stressed Concrete Components which include Commercial & Residential Foundations, Suspended Concrete Floors, Bridges, Culverts, Pile Driving and Wharf Construction. CRANE HIRE Available 24 hours a day 7 days a week THELIN PH/FAX (03) 544-8906 McPherson Street, PO Box 3072, Richmond 0208160302 ProudtobesupplyingEgyptCivilwithPrecast ConcreteComponentsandFoundationExpertise Bridges / Concrete Structures RetainingWalls / Jetty Construction Servicing Nelson, Tasman, Golden Bay,West Coast, Marlborough, Otago PH: 027 527 6211 / jadenbarnett@gmail.com Phone: 03 983 5500 waterfordpress.co.nz Your Business, Your Industry, Your News. DO OUR READERS KNOW YOU EXIST?
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