Work details
Our investigation and planning work included:
- surveying infrastructure
- hazardous building material surveys
- soil testing to identify potential contamination
- cultural impact assessment
- ecological, archaeological, and heritage investigations
- refining options for managing waste from the demolition
- preparing and lodging resource consent applications and an archaeological authority application to enable the preferred methodology.
Understanding the cultural significance and history
We are worked with mana whenua to better understand the cultural significance and history of the site. This information was critical to help inform our work.
Their input has helped shape the plan of the works including how much underground infrastructure will be removed from the site, and how demolition waste and contaminated soil are managed.
Why we did this work
It was important we thoroughly investigated and planned work before demolition begins to make sure we understand the full size and scope of the works.
This allowed us to plan the demolition so that potential impacts on the environment and any potential archaeological or culturally significant sites that may need to be protected during the works could be managed.
In June 2024, we were granted Certificate of Compliance from Waipa District Council for demolition of buildings. In November 2024, we lodged resource consent applications to undertake the remediation and landfill upgrade works.
Next steps
We are now working on hiring a contractor to carry out the work.
We expect demolition to begin in 2025 and to take around four years to complete.