MARINE PARADE - Upgrade Project

Marine Parade Upgrade Project – Christchurch City Council (CCC)

Our team managed a wide range of subcontractors, concurrent works, and stakeholders, ensuring smooth coordination throughout this project.

The project was successfully executed under an Archaeological Authority granted by Heritage New Zealand. During the course of the works, contaminated material (Coal Tar) was identified and carefully managed in accordance with the Environmental Management Plan (EMP) to ensure safety and compliance.

People walking across a wet crosswalk in front of shops and palm trees on a rainy day, with car headlights in the distance.

View of a parking lot under rain with a building on the left, orange construction barriers on the right, and a few cars driving down the street, with cloudy sky overhead.

Empty street near a beach with palm trees, showing shops and signs for a gaming lounge and speights, during daylight hours.

Community Focus and Support: Throughout the project, we placed a strong emphasis on maintaining access to community facilities. Recognising the importance of recreational spaces, particularly for the youth of New Brighton, we went above and beyond to relocate the local pump track. This ensured that the community could continue to enjoy the facility while construction was underway, minimising disruptions and keeping the area accessible.

At Earthworks & Paving, we understand the impact construction projects can have on local businesses. That's why we’re committed to reducing disruption and supporting the local economy. For example, we funded signage outside local shops to highlight that they remained open for business. These small but meaningful gestures were aimed at strengthening the local economy and ensuring the community’s ongoing success.

Through careful planning, collaboration, and a focus on community well-being, the Marine Parade project stands as a testament to our commitment to quality, sustainability, and local support.

Workers planting a small tree and shrubs in a landscaped area next to a parking lot, with construction equipment nearby.

Construction workers installing paving stones in a public outdoor space with a tractor, trees, and an escalator in the background during late afternoon.

Construction workers and equipment working on a sidewalk and street renovation. There are construction cones, paving tools, and vehicles, with cloudy skies overhead.

Construction site on a city street with equipment, vehicles, and building materials

Empty sidewalk with trees and orange construction barriers, signs, and a closed storefront in the background.

Construction site on a sidewalk with fresh dark soil, construction materials, a red truck, and an orange safety fence.

Public litter trash can with a wooden slat design on a sidewalk near a street, under a clear sky.

Construction site with a paving machine laying concrete bricks for a sidewalk, and paving bricks scattered nearby under a clear blue sky.

Street under construction with construction barriers and cones, parked cars, streetlights, trees, and buildings in the background on a sunny day.

Construction workers and equipment working outside a building with signs for 'The Wave' and 'Speight's,' with orange safety barriers and construction materials on the ground.

Construction site with a yellow Caterpillar excavator and a partially paved road area, surrounded by parked vehicles and a building with large windows and balconies.

Wooden park bench with metal armrests and legs, situated on a sidewalk, with orange traffic cones and a road in the background.

Works Completed:

Traffic control, environmental management, and worksite setup
Removal of centre islands and relocation of streetlights to footpath
Demolition of existing paths, kerbs, and carriageway
Trenching and installation of cables, ducts, stormwater pipes, and sumps
Creation of rain gardens to naturally manage and treat stormwater using vegetation and soils
Construction of new kerbs and carriageway
Placement of cobblestones and pavers
Installation of new street furniture, bollards and signage
Road sealing, marking and coloured surfacing

Empty paved walkway with palm trees, orange construction barriers, and storefronts on each side, under a clear sky.

Street undergoing construction with orange cones, construction equipment, and damaged pavement. Buildings and trees are visible in the background.

A city sidewalk with a pedestrian crossing sign, orange temporary barriers, a yellow tactile paving strip, and cars on the street.

A rainy street scene with wet pavement, parked cars, palm trees, buildings with storefronts, and a sidewalk with tactile paving for accessibility.

Construction site with orange safety barriers, a small excavator, and a palm tree in front of a building with a sign 'the wave' and 'Speight's'.

Close-up view of a patterned concrete sidewalk with various shapes and colors, including gray, beige, and dark gray bricks in a geometric design.

Construction workers laying down brick pavement on a sidewalk with construction equipment, orange safety cones, and a level on a tripod.

Construction workers in orange shirts working on a road excavation site. There is a trench with reinforcement bars and wooden framing, surrounded by safety cones and barriers. Construction equipment and trucks are visible in the background under a blue sky with clouds.

Sign indicating that the establishment is open and welcoming, with levels for craft beer, coffee, and food, and a coworking space called Argo, with designated parking for Argo beach and Level One.

Workers in orange vests install paving stones on a sidewalk under a partly cloudy sky, with construction equipment, vehicles, and trees in the background.

Street scene on a rainy day with cars, a pedestrian crosswalk, buildings with balconies, street lamps, and palm trees.

Empty outdoor area with a wooden bench, palm trees, a sidewalk, and a building with a sign for Corona Bar & Beach. In the background, there is a modern stadium or arena.

Outdoor scene of a restaurant called 'At the Beach' with a partially constructed brick walkway in front, surrounded by cinder blocks and landscaping.

Construction workers in orange vests working on a street repair project with heavy machinery, barriers, and equipment on a city sidewalk.

Outdoor mini skate park with blue concrete ramps and black benches in a parking lot, buildings and cars in the background, under a partly cloudy sky.