Teenaa koutou and welcome to the Hakihea-December 2024 edition of the Waikato Regional Theatre Construction Update.
Progress on site
Highlights from the last month include the following.
Completion of the Atrium roof glazing.
Significant progress made on the stalls floor.
Completion of the tiling of former Hamilton Hotel roof.
Commenced restoration of the Hamilton Hotel façade, hidden behind the covered scaffolding.
Continued installation of the Fly Tower structural steel.
Commenced installation of the Hinuera stone to the exterior walls.
Progressed internal works, including framing and installation of services, insulation and doors.
Significant events coming up
The following progress is expected to occur in the next month.
Completion of the Fly Tower structural steel.
Completion of the internal gutters and roof.
Continued installation of the Hinuera stone cladding.
Continued installation of services and internal structures.
The view from the Foyer of the Theatre.
Overall Programme
The WRT’s construction programme has been updated as follows.
Site Set Up Completed
Demo Completed
Earthworks Completed
Foundations Completed
Structure Commenced - Due for Completion early 2025
Envelope Commenced - Due for Completion mid 2025
Construction Completion Due for Completion 2025
Fit out and Commissioning Due for Completion 2025.
Communications
Foster Construction team email for any queries relating to this project - queries.wrt@fosters.co.nz.
About this Update…
These Waikato Regional Theatre Construction Updates are produced by Graeme Ward and Georgia Osman from RDT Pacific, the Theatre’s Overall Project Manager, assisted by Mark Servian from Momentum Waikato, their Communications and Marketing Manager.
These newsletter issues are posted at the website waikatoregionaltheatre.co.nz – the dedicated web address for construction news and contacts, separate from Momentum Waikato’s theatre community and fundraising site sharethestage.co.nz.