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Tauranga City Council (TCC) 2009 -2019
Provision of strategic development advice and review for TCC residential intensification and city centre development programmes including review of the potential urban renewal and growth along the Te Papa peninsula to accommodate forecast housing and employment needs. Various engagements over the last several years examining the potential for and barriers to residential intensification across TCC; […]
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Caroline Bay Aquatic Centre – Timaru District Council (2007 – 2009)
SGL led the development of this project from inception in 2007 to the letting of the construction contract in 2009. This project was a complete redevelopment of an aged community outdoor pool complex, that when completed included a large indoor pool hall (including; 10 lane 25m lap pool, learn to swim pool, toddler pool, splash deck/leisure pool, [...]
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Murihiku Marae Redevelopment – Waihopai Runaka (2020 to Current)
Based at Murihiku Marae, Waihōpai rūnaka’s purpose is to provide a multi-functional cultural centre and to be a key service provider for their community. This project involved the demolition of all existing buildings on site with the exception of the wharenui, and a complete rebuild of a modern fit-for-purpose marae building together with some papakainga […]
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Auckland Harbour Bridge Lighting (2015 to 2017)
The development of “Project Lumens”, the lighting of the Auckland Harbour Bridge, was led by SGL’s Steve Bramley from the outset to the start of the build contract (i.e., from November 2015 to September 2017). The overall process involved a ‘co-design, co-investment, co-delivery’ corporate investment approach. The final funding outcome was a $12 million project […]
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Westbrook Sports Precinct Master Planning – Rotorua Lakes Council
SGL and BOON supported by Rawlinsons led the development process for this 76-hectare area owed by Rotorua Lakes Council – This Precinct includes Rotorua’s Outdoor Stadium and is the current home of Rotorua netball, hockey, rugby, athletics, touch, cricket and the 18-hole Springfield Golf Course. Although the BOP Places and Spaces Strategy was in place, [...]
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Swan Hill Aquatic Strategy – Victoria (2019)
Swan Hill Rural City Council is the north of Victoria along the River Murray. The aquatic strategy included an assessment of the condition of existing aquatic facilities through an engineering assessment and technical audits together with identification of the level and standards of aquatic recreation facilities that Council should provide for residents across the region. […]
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City of Greater Geelong Indoor Sports Courts Needs Analysis – Victoria (2020)
The City of Greater Geelong (CoGG) sought to update its Indoor Recreation Facilities Strategy, which was finalised in 2014. Whilst the 2014 Strategy was finalised, it was not formally adopted by Council. Due to significant growth and development within the CoGG LGA, this strategy needed to be refreshed to consider current growth challenges and changing […]
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Howick Local Board Sport and Recreation Facilities Plan – Auckland Council (2015 and update 2018)
Howick is a rapidly growing area of Auckland with about 130,000 people in 2018. SGL was commissioned to develop a sport and recreation facility plan for Howick Local Board which from a demand perspective considered the community demographics and the needs of about 30 different sports, and from a supply perspective considered the current facility status and future [...]
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Sports Field Needs and Options Assessment – Hamilton City Council (2020)
Too often Councils can have sports field demand assessments without a corresponding assessment of supply strategy and cost implications. SGL’s Field Needs and Options Assessment reviewed previous demand work and then with the HCC staff team reviewed supply option. Specifically, this report: Reviewed previous reports’ field recommendations relative to demand and supply requirements, and compared […]
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Marsden Cross Trust Bicentennial – Rangihoua Heritage Park (2014)
SGL was appointed as the Project Lead and working with cultural tourism expert Ken Gorbey and visitor experience designer Locales, oversaw the development of the on-site and web-based experience, which included the construction of roading, tracks, interpretive stations, an Interpretative Centre and amenities, with design choices suitable for an isolated location; together with website and […]
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