Our biggest social housing subdivision to date is in full swing. The Stratford Street project, undertaken for Kāinga Ora, located in Blenheim Central, will feature 13 two-story homes, including five standalone and eight semi-detached units. This ambitious project, which began in June 2024, sits adjacent to our previous subdivision at Brewer Street and marks a significant milestone for our team. We’re responsible for both the civil and construction portions of this project. Everything from underground services to finishing touches can be completed by our team and a selected subcontractors.
The Stratford Street project is undergoing practices to meet a Homestar 6 rating. This means we and our subbies are using sustainable building and recycling practices to reduce our environmental footprint. We do this by having separate bins on-site for recycling different materials. Materials such as excess wood, cardboard, pvc pipe and metal are then recycled to reduce the waste being sent to landfills.
Site manager Rob Miller is overseeing the whole project – his third large Kāinga Ora build to date. Construction manager Jeff Valk says “Rob is really showing his leadership skills on this build. There are many people on site that he’s accountable for – so I really want to shout out to him and his team for the great work they’re doing here.”
Current Works:
Subcontractors:
We couldn’t complete this project with the same time and efficiency without the help of all our skilled subcontractors. They include
Upcoming works:
Challenges:
One of the key challenges we’re navigating is the ongoing construction amidst open trenches and large plant equipment. Our team is working diligently to ensure the safety and smooth coordination of all activities despite these hurdles.
Conclusion:
We’re pleased with the progress being made on the Stratford Street project. As we move closer to completing key stages, the project remains on track, and our team continues to adapt to the challenges that come with a project of this scale. With each milestone, we’re getting closer to delivering quality homes that will positively impact the community. Stay tuned for more updates as we move into the next exciting phases of construction.
