Fulton Hogan

CATEGORY 2: Projects with a value between $1 million and $10 million

Enriching the relationship with a client

Fulton Hogan successfully tendered and delivered the construction of Kohimarama Storage Tank and Branch Sewer Upgrade in East Auckland, eliciting a satisfied client and praise from stakeholders. The client was Watercare Services in Auckland and the contract value was $9.4 million. The project was designed to meet the demands of a growing urban population and practical completion was achieved in September 2015, following 18 months of construction and four days ahead of time. Watercare’s existing Wastewater Pump Station 17 was overflowing into the CATEGORY Kohimarama stream during storms around 2 FINALIST eight times a year. Overflow volumes ranged from 100-2500 cubic metres, leading to an abatement notice from Auckland Council as the overflow did not comply with council regulations. Adjacent to the pump station, Fulton Hogan’s construction project, designed by MWH, was made up of a new 3500 cubic metre underground storage tank, upgrade of transmission and network wastewater pipelines, and replacement of the controlled overflow structure. A Deep Soil Mix secant piled wall acted as temporary support for the excavation.

Located at Madill’s Farm Reserve in a busy residential suburb east of Auckland city, the Kohimarama tank site is also a recreational reserve used for sports, dog walking, and a playground.

The high profile project generated much interest from local residents and Fulton Hogan identified the need for strong stakeholder liaison and addressed it collaboratively with Watercare. Fulton Hogan’s Risk Register aligned with Watercare’s to identify project risks and mitigation strategies. This tactic proved so successful it is now implemented on other Fulton Hogan projects for Watercare.

During the project Fulton Hogan says it responded quickly to design changes and client requests. Watercare was satisfaction with the high profile project, hosting visits from various Watercare groups and Mayor of Auckland, Len Brown.

“Our relationship with Watercare has gone from strength to strength over the years, following joint projects such as the Albany Reservoir, Hunua 4 Watermain and now the Kohimarama Storage Tank and Branch Sewer Upgrade,” says Fulton Hogan. l