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East Coast Bays Library

Community Facility Refurbishment

Stellar Projects recently obtained building consent for a full internal refurbishment of the East Coast Bays Library in Auckland. This is a full upgrade to one of Tāmaki Makaurau’s busiest libraries and one we are excited to see progress. This is the third library renovation project Stellar has managed for Auckland Council Community Facilities – we love being involved in work that makes a difference in our communities.

Half Moon Bay

Residential Development

This 10-unit terraced housing development in Half Moon Bay spans three building blocks. The Land Development team prepared and lodged a combined land use and subdivision consent for this project. The site and proposed units underwent extensive urban design and planning assessment to address civil and topographical constraints onsite.

This application has recently been lodged, and we have developed positive working relationships with processing planners and engineers at Auckland Council. This consent has been accepted for processing and is expected to be processed on a non-notified basis.

Hibiscus Coast Playground

Playground Rejuvenation

This six-unit residential development in Massey involved a block of terraced units and a standalone house at the rear. Stellar Projects’ Land Development team prepared a resource consent package for a combined land-use and subdivision consent. The design stage involved co-ordination with Council entities prior to resource consent lodgement to obtain approval to build over a number of existing public drainage lines traversing through the site. The application was processed on a non-notified basis within statutory timeframes.

Massey

Residential Development

Mt Wellington

Residential Development

Stellar Projects prepared a resource consent package for a combined land use and subdivision consent for a 6 terraced unit residential development across two building blocks. Key project challenges included designing the layout to accommodate a flood plain and overland flow path through the site while achieving our client’s required yield. The council were supportive of this design approach.

This consent was approved non-notified within statutory timeframes, with minimal s92 questions and no design changes.

Ōtāhuhu

Residential Development

Stellar Projects prepared a comprehensive resource consent package for a combined land use and subdivision consent for a 17-unit terraced housing development across four building blocks in Ōtāhuhu.

The design stage involved our team working closely with our partner consultants to ensure the proposal met the client’s needs, the local planning framework and site constraints and opportunities. The application included undertaking consultation with the Ministry of Education and iwi to obtain agreement to carry out infrastructure works on adjoining land. We have managed to get support from all relevant stakeholders for the proposed works. The consent is currently being processed on a non-notified basis, within statutory timeframes.

CHESHIRE RESIDENCES

Apartment Development

Stellar Projects recently obtained a non-notified resource consent for this apartment development in Parnell which included providing landscape design for the terrace. Located on a corner site beside the entrance to Parnell Train Station, this 8-level building will make a great addition to Cheshire Street. The building includes 58 apartment units, a corner commercial unit and three levels of basement parking.

MAUNGAWHAU TIHI BOARDWALK

Community Facility

Stellar Projects worked with Tūpuna Maunga Authority, Isthmus Group ltd, Chester Consultants Ltd. and HEB Construction to upgrade the tihi walkway around the crater at Maungawhau (Mt Eden).

The new boardwalk protects the sacred maunga from visitors allowing the archaeological and geological features to be preserved for future generations to enjoy.

Maungawhau receives over 1.2 million visitors per year and is a favourite for Aucklanders and locals alike. We are proud to have worked on this and are excited to see it featured in the following:

Our Auckland – View link

UrbanList – View link

PUKETOROMIRO PA WALKWAY

Community Facility

Construction of Puketoromiro Pa Walkway located in Kopurererua Valley has recently been completed and will soon be open for the public to enjoy.

Stellar Projects was engaged by Tauranga City Council to complete a design and carry out construction monitoring for this walkway which consists of approximately 120m of no-dig boxed steps, 70m of aggregate path and 10m of low boardwalk which cross over historic defensive ditches, accentuating the features of the Pa site.

This historic place was once inhabited by the people of Ngai Tamarawaho, and as an archaeological site, required sensitive design, with no digging allowed during construction. The resulting design made for expedient archaeological approval and Resource Consent application. The summit of the walkway offers great views over ecologically diverse wetlands.

SELWYN RESERVE PLAYGROUND

Community Facility

This heavily used playground was identified by Auckland Council as worthy of renewal and upgrading. The Stellar Projects landscape team were commissioned to provide the two concept designs for this play space in Mission Bay.

Providing great play value, protection of the adjacent notable Norfolk Pines, Mission Buildings and the adjacent open space, whilst referencing the long history of Maori and European occupation of the site, were the main design criteria. The chosen concept includes a small lighthouse tower, waves, a and timber structure referencing the Okahu Bay breakwater and Matariki constellation lighting.

SEYMOUR RD, HENDERSON

Apartment Development

Our planning team are proud to have obtained a non-notified resource consent for Seymour Apartments, a 5-level apartment building within 2 months and very few post-lodgement queries from Auckland Council. Designed by Form Architects and Located on the southern fringes of Henderson, this 52-unit development will occupy a fantastic position overlooking a large reserve and next to the Sunnyvale Train Station.

THE FOUNDRY, HOBSONVILLE

Industrial Development

The Foundry is a modern, multi-unit industrial development located in Hobsonville. The BSW Architects-designed development has a very efficient layout which includes a range of unit sizes and flexible internal layouts to suit a wide variety of businesses. Our Planning and Landscape Architecture teams worked to obtain a non-notified resource consent and our quantity surveying team will be providing ongoing expertise during the construction stage.

WATERCARE ENTERPRISE MODEL

Infrastructure

Stellar Projects worked with Watercare to procure two Construction Delivery Partners to deliver a collaborative, sustainable, safe and cost effective programme of works for the delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure for Auckland, valued at $2.4 billion over ten years, known as the Enterprise Model.

The key aim of the Enterprise Model Agreement, within the upgrade and expansion of the network of pipes, pump stations and treatment plants, is to realise Watercare’s 40:20:20 vision, which is to:

• Reduce carbon in construction by 40% by 2024,

• Reduce the cost to deliver the infrastructure programme by 20% by 2024, and

• Improve the health, safety and wellbeing of all people involved in delivering the infrastructure by 20% year on year.

Stellar Projects and Watercare worked in agile teams to deliver a single-stage open tender, with a three-stage evaluation process using quality-based methodology. This different way of approaching procurement was seen as being bold and innovative, in a bid to challenge the construction industry.

Whilst still in its early days of delivery, the Enterprise Model has already seen the benefits of a shortened procurement period, great engagement from the industry in their response to the contract opportunity, and the development of more collaborative ways of working and engaging with Watercare and its partners.

BROWNS BAY SKATE PARK

Improvements

Stellar Projects was engaged by Auckland Council to manage the improvements to the beachfront skate park at Browns Bay.

As part of their engagement, Stellar Projects provided design review, site improvements, and construction administration for an extension to the existing skate park which included a new ledge and quarter pipe. In addition, the existing facility received a light polish to bring back a smoother concrete surface and the entire skate park was also rejuvenated with a fresh coat of paint.

The Contractor, Hunter Civil Ltd, took great care throughout construction and the finished product looks like new. Overall the outcome is excellent for the Browns Bay community who will be able to enjoy the improvements for many years to come.

FLAXMILL BRIDGE

Design & Construction

Stellar Projects was appointed for the design and construction monitoring of a pedestrian bridge alongside Purangi Road near Cooks Beach in the Coromandel.

This provides safe access across the ford for pedestrians walking between Maramatotara Bay and Shakespeare Cliff Scenic and Historic Reserve and is an impressive 18metres long x 1.2 metres wide.

The project included detailed design, consenting, construction monitoring and project management and involved pre-fabrication of the structure offsite by Kier Landscaping.

STELLA EVERED MEMORIAL PARK

Viewing Platform

The Stella Evered Memorial Park Trust is situated on the foreshore of Cooks Bay in the Hahei district overlooking Cooks Beach, Coromandel.

Stellar Projects designed a 5m high viewing platform to gain views over Cooks Bay at the historic site where Captain Cook first arrived in New Zealand 250 years ago and placed a flagpole. The viewing platform is 6 metres square with two flights of stairs wrapping around two sides of the square platform structure.

We are proud to be apart of this project and very excited to see it finished and in use!

TAHAPA RESERVE

Project Delivery

Stellar Projects was engaged by Auckland Council to design new shared path connections, and associated services, at Tahapa Reserve in Meadowbank, Auckland. The new shared path connections will link the streets around Tahapa Reserve into the proposed Glen Innes to Tamaki Drive shared path and the wider community. The development also includes a new playground, lighting, landscaping and planting. Stellar Projects’ input covered the full lifecycle of the project from investigation and stakeholder consultation through design, consenting and construction management.

This project provided some challenges during construction including management of a contaminated site and the uncovering of a midden. After the completion of an archaeological assessment from CFG Heritage and receiving blessing from Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei the works were able to continue and the project was opened to the public just in time to be enjoyed over the 2019/2020 Christmas break.

By working together, Auckland Council, Stellar Projects and HEB Construction have ensured the project outcome provides the Meadowbank community with a great new facility and an invigorated Tahapa Reserve.

Ti Rakau

Coastal Pathway

The Stellar Projects design team project managed the construction of a kilometre long, shared use coastal pathway linking Stonedon Drive to Ti Rakau Drive, through Stonedon Drive Esplanade Reserve. The concrete pathway with two timber bridges, meanders along the southern bank of Pakuranga Creek and crosses over the mangroves. The main glulam bridge spans 17m across the central channel and has 80m of timber boardwalk bridging the reserve, with views of Pakuranga Creek.

Lyford Reserve

Walking Track

Stellar Projects designed and delivered 750m of new walking track through Lyford Reserve on the North Shore in collaboration with Nasey Contractors who undertook the construction. In addition to providing a scenic access way for the general public, the track is used by local Sunnynook Primary School for cross country running, outdoor environment classes and walking school buses. The new track merges onto an existing smaller track traversing one end of the reserve and contains bridge sections fabricated from the equivalent of 391,000 items of soft plastic. The project was conducted in conjunction with a weed removal initiative whereby over 50 pine and wattle trees were removed and replaced with some 1500 native species, planted by the local community.

Botanic Gardens

Endangered Species Pond

Stellar Projects was engaged by Auckland Council Community Facilities to resolve water level issues for the Threatened Native Plants Pond at the Auckland Botanic Gardens and to do so sustainably. Prior to our involvement, the pond regularly needed to be topped up with tap water to counter evaporation from the pond. Additionally, there was a leak within the existing weir structure, spilling on to the surrounding footpaths and creating a slip hazard to visitors.

Our design directs roof runoff from surrounding buildings into a 25,000-litre stormwater tank, with capacity to accommodate additional rainwater runoff from the roofs of proposed new buildings. From the tank, the pond is replenished via an automated system, triggered by a water level gauge. Tank construction and weir repairs were undertaken with care to minimise the impact on pond vegetation, ensuring the amenity wasn’t compromised by the works, and vitally, that any rare plant species on the margins of the pond were not further threatened.

Cohaus

Residential Development

This development consists of 19 units in Grey Lynn, Auckland, varying in size from studios to a five bedroom dwelling. It also includes a shared garden, courtyard, laundry and common room. Cohousing projects are designed, built and lived in by people who plan to be long-term residents and this fosters a sense of community responsibility. Stellar Projects are currently undertaking the Bank Quantity Surveying services, Client Quantity Surveying services as well as acting as Engineer to the Contract on this innovative alternative housing model.

Deep Creek Reserve Torbay

Toilet Block, Carpark & Sports Fields

The High Street Pilot Project is working towards a more accessible High Street that works better for people.

Stellar Projects undertook full scope professional services through the construction phase of a new car park, toilet and sports field upgrade to provide a comprehensive sports facility at Deep Creek Reserve for Auckland Council on behalf of the residents of Torbay. This entailed investigations and design of the car park, drainage and toilet facility, in addition to design management and coordination of the sports fields and lighting. We also provided consenting, quantity surveying and MSQA services to deliver the entire project.

The previous sports field did not have drainage and was known to become saturated, nor was there lighting, toilets or car parking for users of the facility. The field has now been upgraded with a sand-base, natural grass and full lighting to enable use all year round.

The site provided numerous challenges, the most significant being that Deep Creek Reserve is a closed landfill and therefore any unwanted materials would be costly to dispose of. To avoid unnecessary waste, the excavated topsoil was tested and approved for reuse at the dog park in the lower section. Also, overland flow which previously caused flooding of neighbouring private properties, was successfully addressed by conveyance via a series of bioswales and culverts to a nearby creek.

High St Pilot Project

Streetscape Upgrade

The High Street Pilot Project is working towards a more accessible High Street that works better for people.

Stellar Projects has been working with Auckland Council, Heart of the City and the High Street community facilitating the co-design and evaluation process that has seen businesses, residents, property owners and users help shape changes to trial in the street.

People walking, riding bicycles, and using other mobility equipment can move more freely
Vehicle access is maintained for those that need to be there (e.g. deliveries, servicing to homes and businesses) and those with mobility requirements
People can experience a vibrant environment, a great place to do business, and a unique place to call home.

During the lifecycle of this pilot, the distribution of street space has evolved to prioritise people, operations and street functions.

This improvement was recognised in June 2020 at the national Golden Foot Walking Awards where the project won the Placemaking Award recognising innovation and best practice.

Kauri Dieback Programme

Walking Track Upgrades

Stellar Project’s parks design team has been contracted by Auckland Council to support its work to upgrade tracks to prevent the spread of disease as part of their Kauri dieback management programme.

This nationally significant project involves working with numerous groups to prioritise works to protect these giants of the forest and the associated ecosystem.

Mahitahi Trust

Residential Development

Stellar Projects is acting as project manager, Engineer to the Contract and providing Bank and Client QS services to this development in Ōtara, Auckland. The project is a new housing complex consisting of 41 self-contained bedroom units and a community Manaaki building. The construction of this Papakāinga housing development facility is well underway and completion is estimated early 2021.

Mt Eden Toilet Block

Public Infrastructure

Stellar Projects undertook the tendering, construction management and contract administration for the new toilet block on Maungawhau (Mt Eden), including design of the civil components and obtaining building consent. The Tūpuna Maunga Authority and Auckland Council requested that a new temporary/removable toilet block be constructed, with minimal excavation of the site given the significant cultural value of the Maunga. Our innovative design provided an entire toilet block which can be easily removed, with the option to reinstate the grass bank.

Stellar Projects collaborated with LTD Architectural Design Studio and Vertigo Professional Services to design a container toilet block, and to limit the extent of excavation, our design incorporated concrete foundation pads and a steel structure to house two 20-foot containers, decking and framing. Further, due to limited wastewater connection points on the Maunga, a wastewater pump station was integrated into the design. This is only partially buried to also minimise excavation, while remaining hidden from view below the decking.

Omanawanui Track

Walking Track Upgrades

Stellar Projects is working with Auckland Council Regional Parks and Biosecurity to upgrade the walking tracks across the Auckland region, including Omanawanui Track in the Waitakere Ranges. This track forms a spectacular part of the Hillary Trail along the northern mouth of the Manukau Harbour from Huia to Whatipu.

The upgrades involve improving safety and rerouting where needed to protect the future of our forests and native species and is part of the work programme to combat kauri dieback.

CITY RAIL LINK

Project Delivery

Stellar Projects is thrilled to be part of the progress being made on the City Rail Link Project.

Our construction management team have been assisting City Rail Link Limited with the delivery of Contract 2 (C2), the cut and cover tunnel section on Albert Street between Customs Street West to Wyndham Street.

Construction of the rail tunnels is now complete and the focus of the construction team has shifted to the delivery of an upgraded streetscape environment along Albert Street. As early works for Contract 3, the C2 team also managed the removal of building canopies between Victoria Street and Wellesley Street.

See our team talking about the project here

ROYAL RESERVE

Park Development

Stellar Projects design, project management and planning teams have been working with Auckland Council on the design, resource consent and construction of one of Auckland’s newest park developments at Royal Reserve.

The aim is for Royal Reserve to become a destination park, promoting a healthy lifestyle for local residents, with the provision of a large playground, ‘learn to ride’ bike course, wider skills track, basketball court, shared pathways around the existing sports fields and workout circuit. The project also incorporates a new car park, picnic facilities with BBQs and shelter, native planting, fruit tree orchard and much more.

JACK’S POINT

Residential

In collaboration with Monk Mackenzie architects, Stellar Projects obtained non-notified resource consent for this award-winning 6 bedroom house at Jack’s Point, Queenstown.

This stunning property received its award in the 2017 World Architecture Festival Residential Category, combining design excellence and innovation. The high-end residential experience which embraces the beauty of the surroundings was achieved while having to contend with onsite flooding and a sensitive wetland environment.

PRIDELANDS EXTENSION

Redesigned animal enclosure

Stellar Projects design and project management team, in collaboration with Auckland Zoo, redesigned and transformed the Pridelands enclosure, incorporating an extension into the upgraded hippo area. The innovative design permits zebra, ostrich and nyala to roam freely, while the giraffe and rhino remain in restricted areas, with the rhino having increased space.

The project incorporated landscaping with features such as a new shotcrete lake edge, site recontouring, timber log barriers, fences and other artistic elements. The client was thrilled with both the end result and management of the project to meet tight deadlines ahead of school holidays.

Sanfords

Fishmarket

Sanfords has engaged award winning designer Paul Izzard to transform their space in Wynyard Quarter to a vibrant new seafood market.

Stellar Projects is providing project management, quantity surveying and town planning to deliver this project.

MYERS PARK

Park Rejuvenation

Our project management, quantity surveying and planning teams successfully rejuvenated this Auckland heritage park, with the provision of improved lighting, CCTV cameras, a new bespoke playground, sculptural terraces and better pedestrian connections.

41 REEVES ROAD, PAKURANGA

Suburban Intensification

In collaboration with MATZ Architects, Stellar Projects provided planning, landscaping and civil engineering services to secure resource consent on a non-notified basis, for this 5-unit residential development on a 809 square metre site. The project typifies urban development being rolled out across the Auckland region.

FREYBERG SQUARE

Community Centre Upgrade

Auckland Council won the Auckland Architecture Award in the ‘Heritage’ category at the NZIA award ceremony held 9 May 2017 for works undertaken at Ellen Melville Centre and Freyberg Place. Stellar Projects is proud to have been involved in such an iconic makeover, with our team providing quantity surveying services on the project.

The judges commented ‘The structural strengthening of this project has been well integrated and the approach to the refurbishment was sensitive in its revelation of a fabric that included both heritage and contemporary elements. The programme is excellent in the manner in which it generously opens the building up to the community.’

ELEPHANT HOUSE

Restaurant

Auckland Zoo has refurbished the old elephant house, built in the 1920’s, into a trendy new food and beverage space.

Stellar Projects undertook structural design, project management and quantity surveying for this iconic project, maintaining the external shell while refurbishing the interior of the building. A courtyard and ablution facilities were also provided.

AMETI STAGE 1

Public Transport Upgrade

Stellar Projects assisted in construction management of the initial stages of the AMETI public transport upgrade project.

We have since been re-engaged to further assist with subsequent stages, including the section through to Pakuranga.

INDIGO HOTEL

Commercial Development

A new 41-storey tower providing mixed use facilities with both residential and commercial elements including restaurants and bars.

Situated at 51-53 Albert Street, this will undoubtedly become an iconic addition to the city skyline, redefining the concept of ‘sky home living’.

Stellar Projects participated in the design management, enabling the first phase of works to begin and the main works design to reach contract award. Fulfilling the roles of Engineer to Contract and Engineer’s Representative, the enabling works were successfully completed in December 2019.

TAREWA BRIDGE BEAM INSTALLATION

Project Delivery

Stellar Projects is engaged as Engineer’s Representative managing the physical delivery of the Tarewa Intersection Improvement Works, including all MSQA and Producer Statement services.

The first phase of the bridge beam installation on the new Raumanga Stream Bridge, on State Highway 1 in Whangarei, is shown. The completion of this phase will enable traffic to be switched onto the new section of the bridge and completion of the new four lane bridge. Road widening on the approaches to the new bridge is also underway, with extensive service relocations and pavement widening of SH1.

SUNNYNOOK PRIMARY SCHOOL

Shade Structure & Turf

Stellar Projects is 10YPP Consultant for Sunnynook Primary School, managing a portfolio of projects for the next 5 years.

For this project we procured the main contractor, determined the best option and finalised the specifications to the requirements of the school.

MARAMARATOTARA VIEWING PLATFORM

Outdoor Visitor Structures

Stellar Projects provided design, consent application and project management services for a new viewing platform on the Maramaratotara Track at Ferry Landing, Coromandel.

This viewing platform eliminates a steep and hazardous section of track by formalising a natural lookout atop a steep rocky drop-off. A new, easily accessible section of track with boxed steps was formed to provide safe, all-weather access to the site. With views across Whitianga township, this is a very popular track and the upgrade works were completed well in advance of the 250 year anniversary of Captain Cook making his first landfall in New Zealand.

CLONBERN GARDEN

High End Apartments

Clonbern Garden Contemporary Residences comprises 52 high-end apartments with 3 commercial tenancies, located at 5-9 Clonbern Road, Remuera. These 1, 2 and 3 bedroom units will provide luxury living in the heart of the Remuera retail precinct.

Stellar Projects is proud to be providing a range of consultancy services for this development, including design phase project management and landscape architecture.

A show suite is available for viewing at 390 Remuera Road.

LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT

Advisory Services

Stellar Projects advisory team has been part of the establishment of the CC2M light rail project for NZTA and its partner organisation, providing probity and project management services as well as procurement support.

This transformational project will alleviate bus capacity constraints in Auckland’s city centre, connecting communities along the corridor, including Mt Roskill, Onehunga and Mangere.

MISSION BAY TENNIS CLUB

Court & Car Park Renewal

Stellar Projects design and project management team, in collaboration with Auckland Council and Mission Bay Tennis Club, renewed and upgraded three tennis courts, the car park and accessway at Tagalad Reserve. The tennis courts at Mission Bay are amongst Auckland’s most frequently used and attention to detail was particularly important to deliver the quality sought after by the client.

The project required resolution of an underlying poor subsoil issue which had created undulations in the previous courts. It also incorporated, upgraded fencing, artificial turf surfacing of previously asphalt tennis courts and a new asphalt car park and accessway.

102C HOBSONVILLE ROAD

Mixed Commercial Development

This commercial development, part of the successful Hobsonville ‘Workspace’ programme, is one of several Stellar Projects has been involved in here.

Despite restrictive rules surrounding light industrial zones, we have been able to secure non-notified resource consent for this mixed retail and office flagship development. The corner location is set to become a hub for business activity in the area.

LITTLE MUDDY CREEK

New Walkway Development

Stellar Projects design and project management team, with assistance from our planning team, worked with Auckland Council on the design, consent and construction of a new bush track connecting Rimutaka Place to the wider footpath network on Huia Road in Titirangi.

The walkway design involved construction of a new concrete footpath along an existing Council-owned shared accessway, transitioning into a gently winding gravel track, cutting around the existing vegetation through a bush section. A new 15m long timber bridge crossing over Warituna Stream was constructed at the lower end of the valley and a timber staircase structure built to join up to Huia Road.

Victoria St, Onehunga

Affordable Apartments, HNZ

This low-rise apartment is one of four redevelopments in the Onehunga special housing area that Stellar Projects secured resource consent for, in partnership with Housing New Zealand Corporation (HNZC) and Bossley Architects.

This project falls under HNZC’s ‘Auckland Housing Programme’ to renew its ageing housing stock. Effective collaboration across the entire team of consultants was essential to ensure complex constraints were satisfied. Maximum housing yield and affordability were achieved while progressing the development in a manner sensitive to existing residents in the area.

Private Residence

High End Development

Stellar Projects has recently obtained resource consent for this high-end, residential development located in Birkenhead Point on the North Shore of Auckland. Working closely with Ponting Fitzgerald Ltd, our Planners and Engineers worked through complex design and servicing components of the project which, when completed, will obtain some of the best views across Waitemata Harbour to Auckland City beyond. Needless to say our client is exceptionally pleased with the result.

THE AWA Grand

Hotel Development

A new 5 star hotel and apartment development designed by Monk McKenzie Architects is to be established in the growing airport precinct. Our planning team obtained consent for this mixed use development which will assist in catering for the growth in tourism, while providing apartments which will benefit from ancillary services associated with a high-end hotel.

AF THOMAS

Car Park Renewal

Stellar Projects design, project management and planning teams worked with Permaloo and Auckland Council to provide the site design, building consent and construction management of the project. The new parking layout allowed for widening of the Northcote Road footpath by over 1.5m, accommodating the Northcote Safe Cycling Programme, while at the same time, maintaining existing parking numbers with improved circulation.

Construction was completed under challenging site conditions, contending with extreme weather and the presence of a previously undiscovered, historic drainage field.

PT CHEVALIER TOWN CENTRE

Revitalisation

Stellar Projects managed the project from concept development and consultation through design and construction to handover, completely revitalising and giving a fresh look to this Auckland suburb.

THE LANDING JETTY

Public Infrastructure Replacement

Stellar Projects design and project management team worked with Auckland Council and The Landing at Okahu Bay on the replacement of a floating pontoon jetty structure at one of Auckland busiest boat ramps. The upgrade included sleeving existing piles to prolong their life, while fully replacing the deteriorating floating pontoon.

The Vanguard

High End Residential

Our planning team successfully secured resource consent for this contemporary mixed-use development, ‘The Vanguard’, designed by Gel Architects. Initially obtaining consent for the baseline 5-level development, we then submitted and were awarded consent for an over-height recessed penthouse level. We believe this building will be viewed as a agship project, regenerating an under-developed section of Great South Road.

THE BOROUGHS BASKETBALL

Public Courts

We have been working with Auckland Council in collaboration with Spark on building public basketball courts in Auckland’s ‘Boroughs’, helping take basketball back to the streets and connecting ballers across the city via WiFi. We undertook engineering design and building consent, while assisting in project construction for these local projects in Hooton Reserve, Avondale Central Reserve, Victoria Park and Elstree North Reserve.

PERMALOO TOILETS

Public Infrastructure

We have been working with Permaloo and Auckland Council to provide site design, building consent and site build management of several prefabricated public toilets, including those located at Madills Farm (Kohimarima), Massey Domain, Nicholson Park (Mt Eden), Red Beach Park, Gulf Harbour Recreation Reserve, Linear Park (Hobsonville Point) and Sherwoods Reserve (Browns Bay). These toilets have been wrapped in artwork to blend in and provide a more aesthetically pleasing look to what you generally find with public toilets.

1 KOWHAI ST

High End Residentialn

1 Kowhai St is a new high-end build in Takapuna. Making efficient use of the site, 2 units are to be constructed each showcasing unique modern design, with separate living areas and a large cantilevered main structure for the rear dwelling.

This development exemplifies the full scope of services provided by Stellar Projects, with our planning team in collaboration with Chris Tate Architecture obtaining resource and subdivision consent, our quantity surveyors pricing the development and project managers bringing the development to completion.

AUCKLAND DOMAIN

Walkway Network Revitalisation

Stellar Projects design and project management team is working with Auckland Council on a phased approach to path network upgrades within one of Auckland’s most prestigious green spaces – the Auckland Domain. The Domain has a high volume of visitors each day and is the venue for many of Auckland’s outdoor events.

The project required work around a large number of heritage features and schedule trees, while addressing improvements to mobility access. It incorporates new boardwalks, timber viewing decks, replacement/renewal of existing asphalt paths, concrete stairs and stone walls.

EDITION PARNELL

High End Apartments

Edition is a timeless, elegantly designed apartment building situated on 2 Churton Street in the heart of Parnell. It is home to 18 contemporary and spacious homes designed by architect Monk Mackenzie with interiors by Bureaux. We are very proud to have had our planning team contribute to this exciting new build.

SCOTT POINT

Land Development

Scott Point development was a design-led plan change, facilitating the conversion of rural land to a mix of residential, commercial, community and open space zonings.

The area will provide 3,000 dwellings, accommodating growth in the inner north west catchment alongside Hobsonville. Our planning team led the plan change process and associated qualifying development resource consent for 326 lots.

Albany Town Hall

Tennis Courts & Car Park Renewal

Stellar Projects design and project management team worked with Auckland Council to revitalise and enhance the Albany Hall car park and tennis courts providing design, consents, project and construction management services.

The car park layout was revised to slow traffic and improve user safety, with the addition of new lighting and landscape planting. The tennis courts now benefit from a multi-sport design to better utilise the space, with basketball and netball also catered for, providing a great facility for community use.

CENTRAL INTERCEPTOR

Advisory Services

Our procurement team has worked closely with Watercare to ensure a timely delivery of the Central Interceptor’s main construction contract.

With construction having started at Mangere and May Road sites in August 2019, the $1.2b Central Interceptor is one of New Zealand’s most ambitious tunnelling projects. Constructed at depths of up to 110m, the tunnel will run 13km between Western Springs and the Mangere Wastewater Treatment Plant.

106 CLARENCE ST

High End Residential

Stellar Projects obtained non-complying land use and subdivision consent within a special character area with density infringements, to maximise yield for our client. This involved alteration of an existing villa and development of a new dwelling. The elegant outdoor design is by Inside Out Landscapes. We look forward to seeing the finished build.

17 LAKE PUPUKE DRIVE

High End Residential

Stellar Projects is proud to have been a part of this innovative two-lot, high end residential development designed by Chris Tate Architecture in Takapuna. Our consents and planning team provided recommendations throughout the design phase, presented the development at a pre-application meeting and obtained both land use and subdivision consent for the development via Independent Commissioner delegation.

UPPER KHARTOUM PLACE

Streetscape Upgrade

Revival of an iconic town centre square with new terracing, planting and upgrade of the fountain. Care had to be taken to protect the Womens Suffrage Monument during works and to allow continued pedestrian access throughout construction. Our project management team was engaged as the Project Lead representing the Principal.

AT ENTERPRISE BUSINESS PLAN

Business Planning – Infrastructure Delivery

Stellar Projects advisory team worked closely with Auckland Transport’s executive leadership team and General Manager to rationalise group level business planning into a strong Enterprise Business Plan.

Their mission to deliver safe, innovative and sustainable transport systems needed to be communicated to the wider organisation, to optimise delivery of the GPS, ATAP and Auckland Plan initiatives.

BEACH ROAD

Walking And Cycling Project

Our quantity surveying team in collaboration with Auckland Transport, Auckland Council and the NZ Transport Agency, provided 1km of new cycleway in central Auckland.

The Beach Road walking and cycling path forms an important link between the Grafton Gully Cycleway and cycle routes from Quay Street to Tamaki Drive.

98 MELANESIA RD

High End Residential

98 Melanesia Road comprises two high-end residential properties in Kohimarama. Their unique bespoke and elegant design, indoor-outdoor flow and timeless detail and nishes, has created these sophisticated homes.

Our project management team worked with Auckland Council to gain Code of Compliance Certification and deliver these executive homes.

MT ALBERT TOWN CENTRE

Revitalisation

Stellar Projects managed the project from concept development and consultation through design and construction to handover, completely revitalising and giving a fresh look to this Auckland suburb.

CORINTHIAN TOWERS

Apartments

The planning team recently obtained approval for penthouses at 10 Corinthian Drive to have two additional levels, creating a 12-storey mixed use development. The building, designed by Herbst Maxcey Metropolitan Architects, will help accommodate growth in the southern catchment of Albany.

ALBANY CYCLEWAY

Off Road Cycleway

Director, Lucas Nikkel, was Engineer’s Representative managing this project from conception to completion. It comprised construction of approximately 2km of off-road commuter cycleway network, linking Glenfield to Albany as part of the National Cycleway Network.

Stellar Projects was responsible for overseeing consenting, design, estimating, procurement and construction of this project.

SEIBEL RESERVE

Public Structure Revitalisation

Our Project Managers and Planners work with Auckland Council in revitalising public structures in local parks.

Projects include Claverdon Park in Massey and Seibel Scenic Reserve in Henderson, providing a full scope of services including civil and structural engineering and design, planning, consents and project management.

38 FORT ST

High Rise Development

A high quality, architecturally inspired, 17-level, 3072 square metre hotel development with a ground-level restaurant.

Stellar Projects was engaged to manage design through to award of building consent and led procurement discussions with the contractor.

54 WHITTAKER ROAD, ROTORUA

Tourist Accommodation

Our planning and design teams have put forward a proposal to turn an abandoned motor camp on Rotorua’s lake front into high-end tourist accommodation.

CORINTHIAN OFFICE PARK

Commercial Building

This commercial development comprises 3 office buildings, accommodating 12 tenants, with a single level inter-connected basement car park.

Our quantity surveying team was engaged for contract administration through to final account, including tender estimation and evaluation, progress payment recommendations and cost reporting.

LAKEVIEW

Apartments

Lakeview Apartments is a premium-quality development set in stylish Takapuna. These residences provide 40 luxury, 2 and 3 three bedroom apartments and 4 exclusive penthouses, each with bespoke detailing and stunning views. Our planning team obtained consents for this exciting development.

MINOR SAFETY PROGRAMME

Annual Construction Programme

Work includes minor safety projects across the Auckland Region. The programme is made up of several hundred projects each year.

Our project management team was responsible for development and overseeing implementation of a series of annual contracts. As Engineer to Contract we managed a team of engineers to facilitate and ensure delivery of this programme.

TAHAROTO-WAIRAU

Roadway Upgrade

Our Director and Senior Project Manager, Lucas Nikkel, was Project Manager and Engineer’s Representative for this project.

Works included bridge replacement and upgrade to accommodate 4 lanes and associated upgrade of a busy intersection on Auckland’s north shore.

EEL ENCLOSURE

Themed Jetty

Our Landscape Architects and Engineers worked in collaboration with Auckland Zoo to provide a long-term solution for replacement of the shade cloth within the eel enclosure. The design needed to align with the New Zealand themed Te Wao Nui enclosure and provide shelter for visitors as well as shade for the eel tank itself.

This ‘dilapidated pier’ concept was chosen, utilising sustainably sourced Totara (naturally felled), which was aged by an artist to provide an authentic look. We worked within site constraints to complete the project with minimal disruption and downtime in public viewing of the enclosure.

Ellerslie Racecourse Complex

New Race Day Stables

New ‘Race Day’ stables have been designed by Young & Richard Architects for the Auckland Racing Club at Ellerslie Racecourse.

Collaboration from our planning and design teams provided a streamlined consent process, obtaining non-notified resource consent. The architecture and design incorporates features of the former buildings to capture and maintain the historic essence of the racecourse in the new development.

THE A2

Large Scale Development

A2 is a comprehensive residential development with flexible space for commercial opportunities, located at 80 Don McKinnon Drive, opposite the Albany mall. Our planning team provided design input and acquired resource consent for 98 terraced units, community spaces (including pocket parks) and a communal pavilion, all accessed via a private spine road and network of laneways.

We believe this development is a leading example of future medium- density developments surrounding Auckland’s town centres.

THE OAKS, MASSEY ROAD

36 Lot Integrated Land Use & Subdivision Development

Our planning team obtained non-notified resource consent for this Gel Architects designed, integrated residential development. The Oaks comprises a range of innovative house designs to maximise the residential yield of this Mixed Housing Suburban zoned property.

Council supported our case for additional height, allowing 3-level terraced units along the site’s frontage. Site construction is currently under way and we are eager to view the finished product.

417 EAST TAMAKI ROAD

Commercial Development

An early childhood centre catering for 200 children of all ages, this complex also provides a medical facility and cafe situated below.

Stellar Projects has been engaged to provide project management, post-contract quantity surveying as well as bank funding advice.

BASTION POINT

Arts Installation

Stellar Projects collaborated with local artists and Auckland Council on the revitalised roadway berm at Bastion Point to improve amenity value and provide the community with beautiful artwork. The work is called He Turanga Hou – A New Place of Reflection. The five mosaic medallions were created by artists Graham Tipene and John Botica.

We provided project management, contract management and MSQA during the construction phase, working closely with the artists and Local Board to ensure successful delivery of the project.

MANUKAU BUS STATION

Public Transport Development

Our advisory team assisted Auckland Transport with the delivery of the architecturally designed Manukau Bus Station. This station is at the heart of the new public transport network for south Auckland, connecting bus users to both trains and other buses.

MURIWAI ROAD, WAIMAUKU

68-Lot Subdivision

Our planning team obtained non-notified subdivision consent for a 68-lot greenfield subdivision on unserviced land re-zoned under the Unitary Plan for residential development.

Subject to a subdivision variation control, lots of 2,500 square metres were required for unserviced sites. Working in conjunction with Airey Consultants Ltd, we were able to provide an offsite wastewater disposal system and utilise existing streams onsite for stormwater management. As a result, Auckland Council approved 800 square metre sites across the development, substantially increasing the overall yield. Other resolved issues related to stream reclamation, provision of new public roading and extensive re-landscaping.

KERIKERI WASTEWATER PROJECT

New Treatment Plant

Stellar Projects was appointed by the Far North District Council to programme manage and later project manage the Kerikeri Wastewater Project, a new treatment plant with double the capacity of the existing plant.

The project is scheduled to be completed in 2020.

ELLEN MELVILLE HALL

Community Centre Upgrade

Auckland Council won the Auckland Architecture Award in the ‘Heritage’ category at the NZIA award ceremony held in May 2017 for works undertaken at Ellen Melville Centre and Freyberg Place. Stellar Projects is proud to have been involved in such an iconic makeover, with our team providing quantity surveying services on the project.

15 The Glebe, Howick

Low Rise Residential Apartments

This low-rise apartment in Howick, designed by Herbst Maxcey Metropolitan Architects, was consented non-notified in December 2017. It exemplifies how the more permissive residential Unitary Plan controls can be utilised for optimal benefit. It provides a clear balance between maximising unit numbers, maintaining design quality and incorporating future amenity for new residents, while safeguarding the amenity of existing residents in the area.

TE WHAU PATHWAY

Coastal Shared Path

Te Whau Pathway consists of a major shared pathway that will eventually link Green Bay Beach via New Lynn to Te Atatu Peninsula along the historic Whau River. Stellar Projects was engaged by Auckland Council to undertake site investigation, developed and detailed design, contract documentation, technical specification and construction MSQA on Stages 1a, 1b and 2a.

Stages 1a and 1b works include Archibald, Olympic, Mcleod and Ken Maunder parks, Queen Mary and Rizal reserves, Roberts Field and Tiroroa Esplanade, with Stage 2a linking some of the completed sections of Stage 1 via boardwalk along the estuary.

WYNYARD QUARTER

Quantity Surveying Work

The development of Wynyard Quarter is one of the largest urban regenerations in New Zealand. It’s great to see all the new facilities, parks and connections opening up for us to enjoy.

Stellar Projects quantity surveying and construction management teams have assisted Auckland Transport in delivering key components including Halsey Street, Gaunt Street and Gaunt Street West works.

DOMINION ROAD

Road Upgrade

Our quantity surveying team was Peer Reviewer for the The Dominion Road upgrade project consisting of works over 4.4km including intersection upgrades, widening and narrowing of existing pavements and footpaths, stormwater upgrade and undergrounding of utility services.

In conjunction with this upgrade, the cycleways project provides safer alternative routes for cyclists via existing roads to the east and west of Dominion Road.

120 MONUMENT ROAD, CLEVEDON

23 Lot Residential Subdivision Development

Stellar Projects, in collaboration with Airey Consultants, obtained non-notified resource consent under the Auckland Unitary Plan for a 23-lot subdivision in the new Clevedon Precinct.

Expansion in the Clevedon area relies on the future construction of a reticulated wastewater network service to the village, which is currently a few years away. However, with the design of an innovative interim wastewater solution, we were able to secure consent for the first subdivision within the Precinct. Consequently, our client can proceed with marketing and sale of the properties, ahead of the infrastructure rollout.

FORT ST

Street Upgrade

The Fort Street area has been transformed into an attractive destination as part of both the City Centre Masterplan and the CBD streetscapes upgrade programme.

Auckland Council enlisted Stellar Projects to manage the project completion and closeout of the engineering and civil works.

PARNELL 22KV CABLE

Cable Replacement Project

This project involved the replacement of aging network assets with 2 new 22kV single core cable circuits.

Stellar Projects was engaged as Senior Project Manager and Project Manager, overseeing the process from consents and design, through to final completion of the physical works and commissioning.

DOUBLE DECKER BUS ROLLOUT

Utility Relocation

Our project management professionals assisted Auckland Transport, Vector and Chorus with development of the utility relocation strategy for double decker buses along the Mt Eden and Botany routes.

NORTHERN BUSWAY

Renew & Upgrade

The Northern Busway was a New Zealand first, with 6km of segregated roadway and five bus stations.

As the North Shore City Council Northern Busway Project Manager, our Director and Senior Project Manager, Peter Everett, worked closely with NZTA to ensure seamless delivery of these NZTA/NSCC contracts. Stellar Projects Director & CFO, Benji Potvin, was Project Manager for construction of Akoranga, Smales Farm and Sunnynook stations.

WESTWOOD RESIDENTIAL

Residential Development

This Ponsonby project in Westwood Terrace provides a high quality residential development which maximises the development potential of the site.

Our planning team was involved in obtaining the combined resource and subdivision consent for the project. Consent was obtained as a non-complying activity for increased density and site coverage infringements, maximising yield for the developer.

MODULUS

Apartments

Modulus is a multi building apartment development with the main building being 8 levels. The development consists of 63 apartments housed within two towers and three standalone terrace units, located right in the heart of Takapuna, one of North Shore’s most exclusive suburbs.