CPB Contractors wins NZ$240 million Christchurch Convention Centre
22 August 2017
CPB Contractors has been selected
by Ōtākaro Limited to design and construct the
Christchurch Convention
and Exhibition Centre in
New Zealand.
The contract will generate revenue to
CIMIC of approximately NZ$240
million.
CIMIC Group Chief Executive Officer Adolfo Valderas said: “CIMIC and CPB
Contractors’ market-leading and cost-effective capabilities in
delivering major commercial and social infrastructure position us
strongly for projects such as the Christchurch Convention and Exhibition
Centre.
“CIMIC is committed to delivering this project as part of the rebuilding
of Christchurch. The project will deliver a vibrant and world-class
piece of infrastructure supporting sustained economic and cultural
benefits for the Christchurch community.”
CPB Contractors Managing Director Román Garrido said: “By utilising our
international expertise and local project experience in Christchurch,
our team consistently delivers value for money design and construction
methodologies that ensure quality outcomes.
“We are focused on providing opportunities for local businesses, a
socially-inclusive procurement strategy to broaden community benefits,
and enhancing local workforce capabilities to the benefit of future
building and infrastructure projects in the region.”
On completion, the Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre is
expected to host up to 2,000 delegates for a variety of national and
international events. Construction works include delivery of a 1,400
delegate auditorium; 3,600m2 exhibition hall; and 1,600m2 in meeting
rooms, as well as associated food, beverage and retail amenities.
Construction is scheduled to commence in October 2017 and complete by
early 2020.
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Source: CPB Contractors - www.cpbcon.com.au
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