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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Residential
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.
Our project management team was engaged to obtain resource consent, oversee the construction programme and act as Engineer to Contract.
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.
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.
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.
THE SARGESON
Apartments
The Sargeson is a development comprising 92 apartments in two conjoint buildings. It provides both 1 and 2 bed designs and delivers exible, contemporary design with access to good natural light.
Our planning team obtained consents for this addition to Anzac Street in Takapuna.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
BMW PROGRAMME
Bulk Property Minor Works
Stellar Projects provided a Programme Director, Senior Project Manager and Programme Analyst for the BMW dedicated works for the entire Spark property capital programme.
These works included DC and UPS system upgrades, batteries replacement, power transformer and distribution boards, HVAC replacement, lighting upgrade works, diesel fuel tank and engine control systems, fire panel replacement and seismic strengthening.
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.
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.
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.
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 will be completed in 2020.
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.
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.
Our planning team obtained consents for this architecturally designed apartment block.
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.