Golden Bay High School rebuild

Our Nelson team headed to Tākaka to complete a series of infrastructure upgrades, the construction of new facilities, refurbishments to existing buildings and site-wide landscaping at Golden Bay High School. We delivered the work in stages over two-and-a-half-years.

The project began with the installation of new transformers and a heating system. We also renovated the gym, adding new learning and staff spaces. Extensive refurbishments followed, enhancing the hall, hospitality and technology blocks, as well as the science and arts facilities. We modernised and reconfigured the buildings inside and out, complete with services upgrades.

Central to the project were two impressive new blocks, each spanning 750sqm. One houses nine learning spaces, while the other features a whare wānganga, library, whare kai and administration unit. These functional spaces embrace an in-depth cultural narrative, showcasing kōwhaiwhai patterns by well-known local artist Robin Slow on fascia boards, steelwork, glass, joinery and LVL beams. The intricate artwork details the history of Golden Bay/Mohua and the school, crafted to the highest standards of quality by our dedicated team.

Our site team found creative solutions for limited local options for recycling, major plant and labour, alongside managing both location and pandemic-related supply chain issues. We endeavoured to become a valued part of the community, taking part in fundraising events, organising donations of excess building and demolition materials, working with the art department on a mural for the site hoardings, and hosting students for work experience.