The redevelopment of Claudelands, Hamilton's multi dimensional events complex, is progressing well with the roof almost in place on what will be the largest building in the region. Firth has been supplying self compacting concrete to the site including the front wall of the building which has been sand blasted to create lines and texture in the concrete.
Concrete project updates
Claudelands - largest in the region
New Laminex distribution centre
The new Laminex Distribution Centre in Penrose Auckland is all but complete and ahead of schedule for Fletcher Construction, the main contractor for the build.
The site includes a new 12,500m2 distribution warehouse and a two level office block.
Firth have supplied more than 6,500m3 of concrete which includes a post tension floor - a method of reinforcing concrete by applying compression to poured concrete after the curing process. With the yard slab now poured the new facility will be open by Christmas.Telecom's twin towers
The two new towers on Willis and Boulcott Street in Wellington, Telecom's new head office, are almost complete. The project commenced in early 2009 and has seen Firth working closely alongside Hawkins, the main contractor, and also Aardvark Concrete Services who have provided the high-rise pumping expertise. Firth has delivered concrete to the site on a daily basis since the project began.
The path to glory at Karapiro
With the 2010 World Rowing Championship taking place at Lake Karapiro from 30 October to 7 November this year, Firth have supplied concrete to Wayne Wrathall Contractors for a 5km section of footpath running between Karapiro and Cambridge. Approximately 100m3 of concrete per day has been delivered to ensure the path is completed in time for the opening of the event.
Waikato clinical centre
Construction of the new, five-level, 32,000m2 Waikato Hospital Clinical Centre commenced earlier this year and is scheduled to take Clearwater Construction two and a half years to complete. The Centre will include an Acute Hub and a Sterile Supplies Unit. The main Emergency Department is being constructed by Fletcher Construction and is enclosed and well on its way to completion. The project is expected to require approximately 11,000m3 of concrete.
Firth on the move
- Firth's new Nelson Masonry Plant has been commissioned and is now in full production.
- The planning and consenting phase is nearly completed for the construction of a new Certified plant at Invercargill. Construction is expected to start in December.
- The new Con e Co Lo-Pro 12 Dunedin Certified Plant was officially opened on 10 September and has capacity to produce high spec concrete at 100m3 per hour.
Punganui Stream Bridge replacement
The Punganui Stream bridge replacement project involves replacement of an existing 1950's concrete bridge 7km North of Helensville on State Highway 16. The existing bridge sits in the tidal flow of the stream while the new, wider bridge is being constructed at a higher elevation. Firth has been supplying marine mixes to Fletcher Construction on this project, often working nights to minimise inconvenience to the public.
Bridge beam contract in Christchurch
Firth is supplying a special self compacting concrete mix that develops very high early strength to Stahlton, a division of Fulton Hogan, for the bridge beam work on the Christchurch motorway extension from the Barrington St intersection to south of Hornby via Wigram. Concrete volume is expected to be approximately 1,000m3.
Product update - Dricon Culvert Bags
Dricon® Culvert Bags are the stop-gap to your concrete and masonry needs. The mixture hardens once exposed to water and the elements, while the biodegradable paper bag gently breaks down to reveal the set concrete within. This innovation facilitates an easier construction method than the use of traditional ready-mixed concrete or masonry and a greater flexibility with design.
Dricon® Culvert Bags come in 25kg paper bags for easy maneuverability and can be used for: culverts, non-structural retaining walls, erosion control, bridge abutments, gabions, track stabilisation and farm support.For more information
Call Firth on 0800 800 576,
Email info@firth.co.nz or go to www.firth.co.nz