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Nga Puna Wai Sports Hub – Christchurch

Nga Puna Wai is a major sports hub development located in Wigram, Christchurch. Contracted by Polytan (NZ) Ltd, the project included construction to global standards of: 1x IAAF Certified Athletics Track and warm-up facilities, 2x FIH Approved Hockey Pitches, and 12x Tennis Courts.

Due to the large-scale nature of the development, multiple contractors were engaged. Weekly coordination meetings with the Principal and Head Contractors ensured programming, quality and health & safety requirements were consistently achieved. Strong project management and communication were critical to the successful delivery of this project.

Scope of works

The main tasks involved in this were:

  • Athletics Track - Bulk earthworks and preparation for track pavement (main track and warm-up area). Installation of underground drainage systems. Supply and installation of electrical conduits and pits. Installation of water supply including taps and toby boxes.
  • Hockey Pitches - Bulk earthworks and preparation for pitch pavement. Supply and installation of aggregates, basecourse, and asphalt preparation. Kerb preparation for all types specified. Installation of underground drainage infrastructure. Trenching and backfilling for irrigation and water supply. Preparation for retaining walls, bleachers, ramps, and concrete footpaths. Supply and installation of electrical conduits and pits.
  • Tennis Courts - Bulk earthworks and preparation for courts and concourse pavement. Installation of underground drainage infrastructure. Kerb preparation for all types specified. Supply and installation of pavement aggregates with preparation for asphalt.

Project Outcome

The completion of Nga Puna Wai delivered a world-class sporting facility for Christchurch, providing certified athletics, hockey, and tennis infrastructure to support both community use and elite-level sport.

Client

Polytan (NZ) Ltd

Key EDR Staff

Harri Maguire, Steve Tait

Contract period

5 September 2017

Completed Contract period

15 October 2018

Non-conformance at time of practical completion

Nil

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