Project Type : Underground Power & Fibre Installation
Project Overview
The Waiheke Project involved extensive undergrounding and infrastructure upgrades across 16 properties on Hauraki Road, ensuring efficient power and fiber connectivity while maintaining safety, communication, and environmental compliance. The project was executed with day-by-day planning and precise coordination to manage multiple properties simultaneously.
Key Features
Location: Hauraki Road, Waiheke Island
Duration: Multi-phase project with daily work plan
Coordination: Managed power and fiber installation across residential properties
Aftercare: Commitment to long-term maintenance and quality assurance
Scope of Work
Excavation and ducting works including trenching, drill shots, and reinstatement
Installation of 25 eco service pillars, 28 breech joints, 1 three-way link pillar
Excavation and removal of 29 poles; excavation of 4 new double pole holes
Directional drilling for underground utilities (power and fiber)
Silt control, spoil management, and transformer excavation with environmental protection measures
Installation of house laterals (Chorus & Power) and reinstatement of transformer easements
Construction of retaining walls and hydro excavation for safe soil removal
Sika manhole installation for improved underground access and duct connectivity
Asphalt reinstatement, joint sealing, and road marking to meet safety standards
Equipment and personnel mobilisation via ferry operations to Waiheke Island
Execution Highlights
Daily progress tracking ensured smooth execution across multiple residential sites
Comprehensive resident communication through advance letter drops minimised disruption
Strict traffic management protocols maintained site and worker safety
Use of directional drilling minimised surface disturbance in urban areas
Environmentally responsible practices implemented to protect soil and water quality
Efficient reinstatement ensured full restoration of affected roadways and properties
