Cimic subsidiary CPB Contractors has been selected by 艑t膩karo, which is delivering Crown-led anchor projects in the centre of the city as part of the redevelopment following the 2011 earthquake.
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Cimic Group chief executive officer Adolfo Valderas said: 鈥淭he project will deliver a vibrant and world-class piece of infrastructure supporting sustained economic and cultural benefits for the Christchurch community.鈥�
CPB Contractors managing director Rom谩n Garrido added: 鈥淲e 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.鈥�
On completion, the Christchurch Convention & Exhibition Centre will be able 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, drink and retail amenities.
Construction is scheduled to begin in October 2017 and complete by early 2020.
Law firm MinterEllisonRuddWatts worked closely with 艑t膩karo Limited and provided advice on all stages of the procurement process for the Convention Centre project, leading up to contract award. It led the drafting of the design and construct contract as well as the various consultancy agreements that have been novated over to CPB Contractors.
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