Shed 10

Shed 10 was an Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) tender awarded in July 2021. Working alongside Matthews and Matthews Architects and structural engineers EQ Struc, CAPE helped develop a scope of works that facilitated a series of physical investigations on site.

Following the completion of preliminary investigations, stakeholder consultation, and consenting, the project was estimated to take 8 to 10 months, with several unknowns surrounding the existing steelwork. As a result, the works were divided into two separable portions.

The works coincided with the return of the first cruise ship to New Zealand since the pandemic, as well as a busy schedule of events leading into Christmas. As a result, the first separable portion was limited to ten ground-level columns on the east side of the building, replacement of the sliding door rail, and all Level 1 repairs. During five months on site, CAPE worked around the building's tenant and numerous events held throughout the week and on most weekends, requiring repeated site demobilisation and re-establishment.

A key feature of the project involved hydro blasting each column base back to bare metal before applying a custom waterproof membrane developed by Weather All. The membrane system preserved the original weathered appearance and riveted steel profiles while providing superior protection against the harsh marine environment.

Works to the sliding door rail involved replacing the existing 215 x 100 x 16 mm unequal angle. The replacement steel was installed with such precision that the doors required adjustment due to the new member being significantly straighter than the original. Level 1 works included new connections between the upper columns and supporting floor beams, requiring careful removal of sections of the historic timber flooring to access the connection details. Additional repairs included the replacement of selected soffit eave plates where the steel had deteriorated over time.

The second separable portion has since been completed, delivering further steel remediation works and extending the life of one of Auckland's most significant heritage waterfront buildings.