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Otago Daily Times
15-06-2025
- Otago Daily Times
Avalanche shelter wins award
The avalanche shelter at the Homer Tunnel has been recognised at the Concrete Construction Awards. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED A new avalanche shelter at the eastern portal of the Homer Tunnel on State Highway 94 earned a highly commended honour for its outstanding engineering, resilience, and environmental sensitivity at the 2025 Concrete Construction Awards in Auckland last week. Commissioned by NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, the project replaced an ageing structure in one of the most avalanche-prone stretches of New Zealand's state highway network. Constructed in a remote, high-risk alpine setting within Fiordland National Park — a Unesco World Heritage site — the shelter was designed to endure some of the harshest natural forces in the country. The shelter provides protection from avalanches, seismic activity and rockfalls. The judges praised the structure as an exemplary response to the complex demands of resilience and sustainability in a sensitive environmental context. The entrance/exit to the tunnel. The shelter, which was built using precast concrete, reduced time on site, lowering carbon emissions and minimising environmental disruption while "blending into the Fiordland National Park landscape". "Innovative detailing, digital modelling and cultural design integration showcased concrete's versatility in delivering infrastructure that is not only safer and stronger, but also sensitive to its surroundings." In their notes the awards panel said concrete played a pivotal role in this project — "not only for its structural and seismic resilience, but also for its low-maintenance, long-life performance". — APL
Scoop
05-06-2025
- Business
- Scoop
Te Whare O Rehua Sarjeant Gallery Wins Top Honour At 2025 Concrete Construction Awards
The gallery project won the Premier Award and the Excellence in Concrete for the Community category in recognition of extending the structures life, preserving architectural integrity, and transforming a nationally significant building into … The refurbishment and expansion of Whanganui's iconic Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery has taken top honour at the 2025 Concrete Construction Awards held last night at the Cordis Hotel in Auckland. The gallery project won the Premier Award and the Excellence in Concrete for the Community category in recognition of extending the structure's life, preserving architectural integrity, and transforming a nationally significant building into a world-class facility for the community at Aotearoa. The 2025 Concrete Construction Awards celebrate excellence in concrete design, construction, innovation, rehabilitation and research, with entries judged across nine categories. Around 275 people attended the awards, including architects, concrete designers, engineers and developers from across Aotearoa New Zealand. Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery reopened in November 2024 after a major redevelopment that strengthened and restored the original 105-year-old heritage-listed structure while adding a striking new wing, Te Pātaka o Tā Te Atawhai Archie John Taiaroa. Judges praised the project's outstanding use of concrete to deliver a discreet yet highly effective seismic strengthening solution within a sensitive heritage context. Over 300 stainless steel post-tensioned bars, new composite diaphragms, and meticulously executed concrete tie beams were employed to enhance resilience while maintaining architectural elegance. The project team behind the Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery transformation comprises Clendon Burns & Park, the Sarjeant Gallery Trust, Warren & Mahoney, McMillan & Lockwood, and Contech. Concrete NZ Chief Executive Rob Gaimster said through hidden concrete interventions the refurbishment and expansion of Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery delivered seismic resilience without compromising heritage value. 'The result is a restored gallery that honours its past and safeguards its future; an exemplar of how concrete can respectfully modernise historic infrastructure. This remarkable project sets a national benchmark for how concrete can restore, strengthen, and honour New Zealand's most significant public buildings,' he said. Almost 50 projects nationwide entered the 2025 Concrete Construction Awards and were judged in categories ranging from innovation, to infrastructure, sustainability, and landscaping. 'The calibre of award entries this year has been outstanding, emphasising concrete's role in resilient, low-carbon infrastructure, as well as reinforcing concrete's position as the durable, low-carbon material of choice for modern New Zealand, Gaimster said. Category Award Winners and Highly Commended Premier Award (overall winner): Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery, Whanganui Excellence in Concrete for the Community: Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery, Whanganui Highly Commended: Wi Neera Walkway, Raglan Excellence in Concrete Infrastructure: Te Ara Tupua, Wellington Highly Commended: Tauhara Geothermal Power Plant, Taupō Highly Commended: SH94 Homer Tunnel Avalanche Shelter, Fiordland Excellence in Architectural Concrete (Monte Craven Award): Wai Ariki Hot Springs & Spa, Rotorua Highly Commended: Sylvia Park Build-To-Rent (BTR) Architectural In-Situ Shear Walls, Auckland Excellence in Commercial Concrete: Mānawa Bay Premium Outlet Centre, Auckland International Airport Excellence in Concrete Innovation: Ecoreef® erosion solution, Akitio Highly Commended: KiwiKrete for KinaKrete Excellence in Sustainable Concrete for the Planet: Shakespeare Bay Log Yard, Marlborough Sounds (NZ's first major use of Roller Compacted Concrete) Highly Commended: APD Factory, Auckland Excellence in Concrete Remediation and Reuse: Region 3 & 4 Bridge Strengthening Programme, Waikato & Bay of Plenty Highly Commended: SH1 Mangatoetoenui Stream Bridge Replacement, Desert Road
Scoop
05-06-2025
- Business
- Scoop
Te Whare O Rehua Sarjeant Gallery Wins Top Honour At 2025 Concrete Construction Awards
The refurbishment and expansion of Whanganui's iconic Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery has taken top honour at the 2025 Concrete Construction Awards held last night at the Cordis Hotel in Auckland. The gallery project won the Premier Award and the Excellence in Concrete for the Community category in recognition of extending the structure's life, preserving architectural integrity, and transforming a nationally significant building into a world-class facility for the community at Aotearoa. The 2025 Concrete Construction Awards celebrate excellence in concrete design, construction, innovation, rehabilitation and research, with entries judged across nine categories. Around 275 people attended the awards, including architects, concrete designers, engineers and developers from across Aotearoa New Zealand. Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery reopened in November 2024 after a major redevelopment that strengthened and restored the original 105-year-old heritage-listed structure while adding a striking new wing, Te Pātaka o Tā Te Atawhai Archie John Taiaroa. Judges praised the project's outstanding use of concrete to deliver a discreet yet highly effective seismic strengthening solution within a sensitive heritage context. Over 300 stainless steel post-tensioned bars, new composite diaphragms, and meticulously executed concrete tie beams were employed to enhance resilience while maintaining architectural elegance. The project team behind the Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery transformation comprises Clendon Burns & Park, the Sarjeant Gallery Trust, Warren & Mahoney, McMillan & Lockwood, and Contech. Concrete NZ Chief Executive Rob Gaimster said through hidden concrete interventions the refurbishment and expansion of Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery delivered seismic resilience without compromising heritage value. 'The result is a restored gallery that honours its past and safeguards its future; an exemplar of how concrete can respectfully modernise historic infrastructure. This remarkable project sets a national benchmark for how concrete can restore, strengthen, and honour New Zealand's most significant public buildings,' he said. Almost 50 projects nationwide entered the 2025 Concrete Construction Awards and were judged in categories ranging from innovation, to infrastructure, sustainability, and landscaping. 'The calibre of award entries this year has been outstanding, emphasising concrete's role in resilient, low-carbon infrastructure, as well as reinforcing concrete's position as the durable, low-carbon material of choice for modern New Zealand, Gaimster said. Category Award Winners and Highly Commended Premier Award (overall winner): Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery, Whanganui Excellence in Concrete for the Community: Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery, Whanganui Highly Commended: Wi Neera Walkway, Raglan Excellence in Concrete Infrastructure: Te Ara Tupua, Wellington Highly Commended: Tauhara Geothermal Power Plant, Taupō Highly Commended: SH94 Homer Tunnel Avalanche Shelter, Fiordland Excellence in Architectural Concrete (Monte Craven Award): Wai Ariki Hot Springs & Spa, Rotorua Highly Commended: Sylvia Park Build-To-Rent (BTR) Architectural In-Situ Shear Walls, Auckland Excellence in Commercial Concrete: Mānawa Bay Premium Outlet Centre, Auckland International Airport Excellence in Concrete Innovation: Ecoreef® erosion solution, Akitio Highly Commended: KiwiKrete for KinaKrete Excellence in Sustainable Concrete for the Planet: Shakespeare Bay Log Yard, Marlborough Sounds (NZ's first major use of Roller Compacted Concrete) Highly Commended: APD Factory, Auckland Excellence in Concrete Remediation and Reuse: Region 3 & 4 Bridge Strengthening Programme, Waikato & Bay of Plenty Highly Commended: SH1 Mangatoetoenui Stream Bridge Replacement, Desert Road
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05-06-2025
- Business
- Scoop
Te Whare O Rehua Sarjeant Gallery Wins Top Honour At 2025 Concrete Construction Awards
The refurbishment and expansion of Whanganui's iconic Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery has taken top honour at the 2025 Concrete Construction Awards held last night at the Cordis Hotel in Auckland. The gallery project won the Premier Award and the Excellence in Concrete for the Community category in recognition of extending the structure's life, preserving architectural integrity, and transforming a nationally significant building into a world-class facility for the community at Aotearoa. The 2025 Concrete Construction Awards celebrate excellence in concrete design, construction, innovation, rehabilitation and research, with entries judged across nine categories. Around 275 people attended the awards, including architects, concrete designers, engineers and developers from across Aotearoa New Zealand. Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery reopened in November 2024 after a major redevelopment that strengthened and restored the original 105-year-old heritage-listed structure while adding a striking new wing, Te Pātaka o Tā Te Atawhai Archie John Taiaroa. Judges praised the project's outstanding use of concrete to deliver a discreet yet highly effective seismic strengthening solution within a sensitive heritage context. Over 300 stainless steel post-tensioned bars, new composite diaphragms, and meticulously executed concrete tie beams were employed to enhance resilience while maintaining architectural elegance. The project team behind the Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery transformation comprises Clendon Burns & Park, the Sarjeant Gallery Trust, Warren & Mahoney, McMillan & Lockwood, and Contech. Concrete NZ Chief Executive Rob Gaimster said through hidden concrete interventions the refurbishment and expansion of Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery delivered seismic resilience without compromising heritage value. 'The result is a restored gallery that honours its past and safeguards its future; an exemplar of how concrete can respectfully modernise historic infrastructure. This remarkable project sets a national benchmark for how concrete can restore, strengthen, and honour New Zealand's most significant public buildings,' he said. Almost 50 projects nationwide entered the 2025 Concrete Construction Awards and were judged in categories ranging from innovation, to infrastructure, sustainability, and landscaping. 'The calibre of award entries this year has been outstanding, emphasising concrete's role in resilient, low-carbon infrastructure, as well as reinforcing concrete's position as the durable, low-carbon material of choice for modern New Zealand, Gaimster said. Category Award Winners and Highly Commended Premier Award (overall winner): Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery, Whanganui Excellence in Concrete for the Community: Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery, Whanganui Highly Commended: Wi Neera Walkway, Raglan Excellence in Concrete Infrastructure: Te Ara Tupua, Wellington Highly Commended: Tauhara Geothermal Power Plant, Taupō Highly Commended: SH94 Homer Tunnel Avalanche Shelter, Fiordland Excellence in Architectural Concrete (Monte Craven Award): Wai Ariki Hot Springs & Spa, Rotorua Highly Commended: Sylvia Park Build-To-Rent (BTR) Architectural In-Situ Shear Walls, Auckland Excellence in Commercial Concrete: Mānawa Bay Premium Outlet Centre, Auckland International Airport Excellence in Concrete Innovation: Ecoreef® erosion solution, Akitio Highly Commended: KiwiKrete for KinaKrete Highly Commended: APD Factory, Auckland Excellence in Concrete Remediation and Reuse: Region 3 & 4 Bridge Strengthening Programme, Waikato & Bay of Plenty Highly Commended: SH1 Mangatoetoenui Stream Bridge Replacement, Desert Road
