Fire Protection On A Tight Deadline At New Zealand’s Largest Construction Site
Contractor: CPB
Waikeria Prison’s expansion was New Zealand’s largest construction project, with 29 new buildings, a 1.7km secure perimeter and a site spanning 21 hectares. The project was designed to accommodate 500 inmates, alongside a dedicated mental health and addiction facility for 100 more inpatients. It was a critical build, requiring precision, top quality passive fire protection and reliability at every stage.
Partnering with CPB Contractors, Passive Fire NZ was engaged mid-way through after another business was released. Our team worked under tight deadlines, overcoming complex logistical challenges while maintaining the highest safety and quality standards to install compliant passive fire solutions across the entire site.
The Passive Fire NZ’s focus on quality and site-safety was recognised with both a Health & Safety and Sitewide Quality Awards, as well as nominations for Outstanding QA during CPB World Quality Week. Their commitment to excellence ensured a fire-safe, future-proofed facility that’s built to last.
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