Mahurangi East Library & Gym

CAPE successfully tendered for this project through the Auckland Council portal. The Project was initially planned for completion within five months, however the project underwent significant scope expansion due to unforeseen issues with the existing building after the Council Re-clad division requested further investigations, which revealed extensive damage.

The project evolved to encompass the following key areas, complete re-cladding of the entire building, extensive timber remediation including replacement of main roof rafters and wall studs identified as rotten by the consultant, major re-scoping of services and facilities design and plans, including AC, electrical, and lighting, toilets and kitchens, structural enhancement to the bracing system of the mezzanine floor and walls, and a fire safety upgrade which entailed redesign and scoping of passive fire protection in mezzanine flooring areas to address compliance issues.

Managing these significant changes required communication and coordination between multiple stakeholders, including council inspectors, consultants, and the client. CAPE played a crucial role in ensuring all documentation and information met required standards and approvals. This involved four major amendments and twelve minor variations to the original contract.