STATE OF THE ART COMPLEX SET TO OPEN
After 560 days, over 500 contractors, some death-defying roof work and installation of a few New Zealand firsts, the Kilbirnie Multi-sports Centre is now days away from completion. Whats On Report Researchers were lucky enough to get a sneak peek into the $47.5 million dollar project with a personal tour from Andrew Collins of Mainzeal Construction to find out what all the hype was about.
It’s been in the pipeline and WOR database for more than 10 years, so it would be fair to say the almost finished product is quite an impressive structure. Construction produced a number of challenges,
Left to right: Ben Lynch, Eugene Zhang, Anna Geddes, Hannah Dunn, Mainzeal’s Andrew Collins & Ella Trotter.
With less than a month until opening, there were hard-working contractors everywhere ironing out last minute details. Flat screen televisions needed to be installed in the lobby, spectator seating for 3000 to be assembled and the floors were ready for their
Getting the inside scoop: WOR Researcher Anna Geddestalks with Mainzeal’s Andrew Collins.Reporter: Anna Geddes WOREditor: Ella Trotter WOR Photos: Ella Trotter
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final buff. Apart from that the building is all ready to go, featuring massive pre-cast panels to resist earthquake damage and an aluminum roof that is expected to hold up to the marine environment and last at least 70 years. The building was designed by Tennent + Brown Architects, renowned for their sustainable design, and Mr Collins is sure their innovative sports complex will be up for a few awards. Opening day is early next month and the Whats On researchers highly recommend you check out this state of the art facility.
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