Project portfolio

This project was built on DCC Reserve Land. It was funded completely by OUSA funds to replace their previous boat shed which was burned down some years earlier. The project consists of large boat shed for rowing boats and kayaks along with an indoor rowing pool, amenities, general storage and clubrooms over with external viewing deck facing the harbour. Steel framed structure with metal wall...read more

This 1000-seat covered grandstand with associated sports facilities was constructed as part of the relocation of the Caledonian Sports Facility in South Dunedin to a green fields site at Logan Park. The project comprised an International Standard Athletics Track and Field venue and a Soccer Ground built on reclaimed ground from the former Lake Logan. The Grandstand consists of a precast...read more

ABL were awarded this project at early design stage and worked with the client and consultants throughout. The project consisted of a central pond constructed with and outer wall with courtyards, pathways, bridges, rock hills, planted areas and meeting rooms constructed over and on the edges of the pond. Stage 1 was the creation of the pond and impervious pond liner. Stage 2 was the...read more

Not your average bus shelter! This building of distinctive design located at the gateway to Queenstown. Exposed steel, honed blockwork and feature lighting are a feature of this building constructed by ABL in 2007. CONTRACT VALUE: $380,000.00 CONTRACT PERIOD: 5 months CLIENT: Queenstown Lakes District Council ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN: Mary Jowett Architects STRUCTURAL ENGINEER : Holmes...read more

This project included the construction of two new Blocks to the (East and West) end of an existing building and the complete refurbishment of the existing interior and exterior. The station was “fully operational” throughout the construction period (ie 24 hours, seven days a week) and this required a full “team” (clients, consultants, subcontractors and Amalgamated...read more

This contract consisted of a large extension constructed over the top of the existing entry foyer and changing rooms and extended the length of the existing building. The ambitious design coupled with the difficulties associated with continuance of use of the existing pool presented many challenges, however a commendable effort by the project team ensured the successful completion of the...read more

This project included the demolition of some existing structures and erection of a two storey extension incorporating office, training and garage facilities. The main structure was insitu concrete with double tee first floor. A feature of the project was the requirement that the Client remain fully operational at all times even when the new control room was commissioned and the existing...read more

This challenging project required the addition of a third floor on the existing building and staged refurbishment of the total building. All work was completed on the building while the Client remained on the site and fully operational. This made the project challenging both from a construction perspective and logistically with departments moving in to each refurbished stage. The completion...read more

Comprises a main auditorium with a maximum seating capacity of 2000. Features include a sprung Canadian Maple sports floor, a grandstand, changing and toilet facilities, administrative offices. CONTRACT VALUE: $4.5m CONTRACT PERIOD: 10 months CLIENT: Queenstown Lakes District Council ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN: PDT ENGINEER: Holmes Consulting Group QUANTITY SURVEYOR: Rawlinsonsread more

The construction of the new Queenstown Police Station including the removal of the existing buildings, construction of the Police Station and associated site works. Staged to ensure continued operation of the existing Police Station while the new facility was constructed, this project required a high level of liaison with the New Zealand Police. CONTRACT VALUE: $2.0m CONTRACT PERIOD: 8 months...read more

This negotiated project included work to all areas of the 100 year old building excluding the theatre and stage area. Toilets were added into the basement area along with a lift servicing all levels, new service areas provided, the foyer upgraded and the existing offices were gutted and re-built including new floors to large areas. Structural strengthening throughout was also required. Access...read more

This contract was for the construction of a new swimming pool facility specifically designed to assist those learning to swim. The new 20 metre pool and associated plant rooms were constructed in a new extension to the existing Southland Aquatic Centre which was kept fully operational through out the contract period. The pool and associated tanks were of concrete construction which was...read more

Total rebuild of the existing grandstand while retaining existing historic façade. Construction of a new 3 level annex behind the existing grandstand with a glazed Atrium link between. Ancillary buildings – groundsmans building, media centre and toilet block also formed part of the contract. Contract Value: $5,993,430 Contract Period: 13 months Client: DCC / University of Otago...read more