32 | Region proving resilient with continued growth Base Contracting is involved in several significant projects in the region. T T from page 30 REGIONAL DEVELOPMENTN Central Otago: Base Contracting John 027 273 2480 Johnny 027 696 6758 www.contraxcentral.co.nz • Landscaping • Horticulture • Viticulture • Land Development • Irrigation • Transport • Roading • Water • Mole Ploughing • Land Clearing Our People, Our Communities, Central Otago’s future. Contact us: Dunstan Road, Alexandra Phone +64 3 440 0500 Email info@fultonhogan.com www.fultonhogan.com Fulton Hogan are proud to be Central Otago’s specialists in roading, civil construction, sub-divisions, asphalt and gravel supply, and traffic management. Base is a partnership with Trojan Holdings and has been in business for 16 years. It has developed and morphed into a tier 1 contracting company locally with an extensive resource and subcontractor team. Julian said highlights had been the diverse range of exciting projects undertaken, the company culture, staff development and building client relationships, he said. “While there may be some economic headwinds ahead, the future for Base looks exciting and robust. “This we believe is founded on young energetic staff and operators coming through the ranks, resilient client relationships, continued investment and growth locally, and the area being a temperate seasonal playground and sought after location. “People want to be here, and they are people who want to do things.” The company is proud to be a part of the Wakatipu community and gives back to the community in several ways. A number of staff volunteer for the Arrowtown volunteer fire brigade and are able to attend calls during work hours. It also contributes to small community-based organisations, including Wakatipu Rowing Club, Wakatipu High School Foundation, Autumn Festival Trolley Derby, Arrowtown Golf Club, and co-hosts the annual Baxter Design Arrowtown Clay Bird Shoot. Lennon Wiltshire, General Manager, Civil Project Solutions. “We’re proud to have been part of Base Contracting’s growth.” “Best for Project.” 0800 PROJECT • www.civilprojects.co.nz The company is involved in several significant projects in the region, including the Wakatipu Alliance Lakeview project, managed by Fulton Hogan and Downer, the Parkins Bay rural residential development and golf course in Wanaka, Remarkable Ski Field winter snow clearing and ski field earthworks, along with numerous rural house site projects within the Wakatipu area. Julian said although there was a national downturn occurring, it did not seem to be affecting the region with continued growth in population tourism. “The Queenstown construction and contracting scene used to be more of a cyclic boom or bust environment. “This has changed over the past 10 years with exponential population and tourism growth, to a point where the district has created its own momentum and economic security as a 12-month-a-year, sought after destination and a jewel in New Zealand’s tourism crown,” Julian said. Base has a team of 40 full-time staff, as well as machine operators including qualified drainlayers and water retic operators. It has been in operation since 2007, starting with a small team of eight.
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