During September 2010 there were 101 projects over $5.0 mill in individual construction value at all stages in New Zealand: 23 new, 35 out to tender and 43 ready to commence. Of the total figure, 48 were in the private sector, 51 Government-funded and 2 public private partnerships.

The Board of Watercare Services Limited is pleased to announce that Mark Ford, currently Executive Chairman of the Auckland Transition Agency, has accepted its invitation to become the company's Chief Executive.

The first major mechanical componentry for the Banks Street Wastewater Treatment Plant was fitted this week, marking another significant milestone for the $39.5 million project.

Ministry of Economic Development Southern Business Centre Christchurch

On Monday 16 August the completion of North Shore City's largest public project - the Rosedale Tunnel and Outfall - was celebrated by a large number of community members, local politicians, project officers and special guests who gathered above the route of the tunnel on the foreshore of Mairangi

The state of the top-end (over $5mill per individual project) in New Zealand in July 2010 resembled an inverted "V" with the left leg representing the 30 projects entering the planning phase, surpassed at the apex in total by 39 projects currently out to tender and concluding with the truncated r

History will be made for North Shore City's on Monday, 16 August when a short ceremony will be held by North shore City Council to officially open the Rosedale Tunnel and Outfall.

As buildings make their presence known in Banks Street as part of the city's wastewater upgrade, a vital link in the new system has been less obviously getting on with business.

Recent tough economic times have prompted Hamilton City Council to consider a reduction in its proposed annual rates increase, to relieve financial pressure on ratepayers.

During November 2009, there were 36 newly announced projects in New Zealand, with an individual floor value of $5 mill +. This is an encouraging statistic to herald the New Year.

Government also has 6 projects at tender (existing work) compared to the 4 from the private sector.