RIGHT RESULT.
We get the job done with a focus on safety and environmental protection.
MINIMAL DISRUPTION
"Base Civil achieved practical completion slightly ahead of expectations on what was
already a challenging programme. In addition, Base Civil have successfully and professionally managed the construction of a project on a heavily trafficked road with only minimal disruption to the public."
Patrick Edwards, Capital Projects Manager, Waikato District Council
HAMILTON TRANSPORT CENTRE
Client: Hamilton City Council
Location: Bryce Street, Hamilton
Date: May – October 2024
CONTEXT
The Hamilton Transport Centre reconfiguration focused on improving infrastructure, accessibility and public amenities at one of the city’s busiest transport hubs.
SUMMARY OF WORKS
The project involved 40 days of traffic management with one-way stop/go arrangements, eight days of shoulder closures to install travel boards and 20 nights of night works to minimise public disruption.
SITE CLEARING
Site preparation involved the removal of 140 square metres of small vegetation and two large trees. The existing toilet block was demolished. Additional excavation was required due to unexpectedly thick 900mm footings
EXCAVATION
Further excavation involved the removal of existing road surfaces and pavements and cutting earthworks to waste. Redundant concrete vehicle crossings were also removed.
STORMWATER AND DRAINAGE
Improvements included nine catchpits, stormwater manholes, 30 metres of 225mm pipes, and subsoil drainage. Sewer upgrades involved uPVC pipes, CCTV inspections, and a rising main dropper into a sanitary sewer manhole. Potable water services were upgraded with a 25mm OD PE water line over 30 metres.
KERB AND CHANNEL
Upgrades involved the removal of existing kerb and the construction of 300 metres of new kerb and channel, vertical nib kerb, and two re-levelled manholes.
PAVEMENT AND SURFACING
Basecourse material (AP40) was laid and the road surface was finished with 50mm thick Stone Mastic Asphalt (SMA). Pedestrian safety improvements included two new raised pedestrian crossings with coloured thermoplastic asphalt surfacing used to highlight the crossing points. Further surfacing involved new pavers and orange clay bricks.
FOOTPATHS AND PAVING
Public spaces were enhanced with exposed aggregate concrete footpaths, tactile pavers, and the refurbishment of existing paving. New pavers and orange clay bricks were installed. We removed 98 square metres of paving, lifted 1,048 square metres for reuse, and cleaned and relayed a further 659 square metres.
STREET FURNITURE AND SIGNAGE
The old bus shelters were removed and ten new ones built. Additional street furniture upgrades included bike racks, rubbish bins, and signage. The works also included two new live travel board foundations, trenching and electrical ducting, and new road signage.
LANDSCAPING
We installed topsoil and bark mulch and planted ti kōuka, kōwhai and lancewood trees.
karaihe, rengarenga, wharariki, thin-leaved compromosa and aute were also planted in the centre of the garden bed, and kiokio and lance fern in shaded areas and under trees.
RELEVANCE
This project showcases our civil construction expertise in public spaces, focusing on kerbing, pavement, footpath, and paving enhancements. It highlights our ability to undertake construction in busy areas, while minimising disruption to pedestrians, motorists, and businesses.
GREAT SOUTH ROAD ROUNDABOUT
Client: Waikato District Council
Location: Great South Road, Ngaruawahia
Date: February - June 2025
CONTEXT
This roundabout at the intersection of Great South Road and Old Taupiri Road, was part of a broader infrastructure programme to support growth in Ngaruawahia North.
SUMMARY OF WORKS
This roundabout formed the final stage of a multi-phased development that included earlier roading and stormwater upgrades along Festival Way and Galbraith Street.
The intersection, located on a high-volume arterial route and adjacent to the North Island Main Trunk railway, presented multiple constraints requiring precise staging, rigorous traffic management, and close coordination with KiwiRail.
KERB AND CHANNEL
The project included major civil works at the intersection, involving the removal and disposal of old kerb and channel, and the installation of new kerb and channel, with mountable kerbs on the central island.
SURFACING
We removed and disposed of existing pavement surface and reinstated it with a new structure consisting of AP40 sub-base, M4 basecourse, and two-coat chip seal surfacing.
Deep Lift asphaltic concrete (AC) surfacing was applied in high-stress areas, including roundabout approaches and the central circulating lane.
CONCRETE
New concrete works included the construction of over 420 square metres of footpaths and shared paths, as well as concrete splitter islands and tactile paver panels.
STORMWATER AND DRAINAGE
Upgrades included the installation of new stormwater pipelines, new manholes, catchpits, and pre-treatment devices to ensure water quality compliance. Existing services were protected and relocated, following utility location and hydro-excavation.
LIGHTING, SIGNAGE AND ROADMARKING
Streetlighting upgrades included new LED light poles, ducting and cabling, ensuring compliance with AS/NZS standards. We supplied and installed permanent signs and line marking, including roundabout edge markings, centreline, limit lines, and thermoplastic arrows.
LANDSCAPING
Screened topsoil from stockpile was applied to grassed areas to establish an even surface before hydroseeding. Planting areas were prepared with imported screened topsoil, compost, biodegradable Ecowool mulch mat and biodegradable retaining pins.
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Given the importance of Great South Road as a strategic detour route for SH1 closures, maintaining two-way traffic flow was critical. We used a five-stage construction methodology, starting with peripheral works and progressing through quadrant-based build-outs. Full closures were limited to overnight and weekend windows for centre works and final surfacing. Traffic management plans were created for each stage.
TIMEFRAME
The project was delivered on a compressed timeline, with physical works commencing in February and substantial completion achieved by the end of April, in accordance with Waka Kotahi and Kainga Ora funding requirements.
ENGAGEMENT
Our team worked closely with WDC staff, KiwiRail, utility providers, local residents and road users throughout the project. Focused collaboration, planning, and quality execution led to the successful upgrade of this intersection with minimal disruption and significant long-term benefits for the Waikato District.
RELEVANCE
This project showcases our ability to minimise disruptions and manage expectations of residents and road users, and shows we can work quickly and efficiently under time pressure.
CLAUDELANDS EAST
Client: Hamilton City Council
Location: Claudelands, Hamilton East
Date: October-November 2022
CONTEXT
Heaphy Terrace and Grey Street between Brooklyn Road and Claudelands Road was a known high-risk area for pedestrians and cyclists.
SUMMARY OF WORKS
This intersection upgrade for Hamilton City Council was completed in four weeks - one week ahead of schedule. The 300 metre long construction site straddled the Grey Street level rail crossing of KiwiRail’s East Coast Main Trunk line.
DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS
We added seven new catchpits and associated pipework in the pavement and kerb lines around existing services, and adjusted manhole lids to suit the new levels.
SERVICES RELOCATION
We relocated traffic signal ducting, installed new ducting, and positioned 30 new signal poles.
KERB AND CHANNEL
We removed existing kerb and channel and installed new kerb and channel in existing pavement. This included depressed kerb for crossings, pinned-on median kerb, and 600mm wide dish channel.
CONCRETE WORKS
We constructed new asphalt and coloured exposed aggregate concrete footpaths. We installed six large raised speed platforms (RSPs) with thermoplastic marking, and positioned new lighting poles, signs and bike racks.
SURFACING
Our surfacing team milled and resurfaced over 5,000 square metres of asphalt and fully reconstructed 1,057 square metres of pavement.
MANAGING DISRUPTION
We worked with HCC and WDC to create bus diversion routes around the construction site and ensure bus stops remained accessible. We maintained pedestrian and vehicle access to businesses by providing access to nearby parking, and placed signage on pedestrian routes to let people know businesses were still operating while the site work progressed.
PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
Our permitted works were in a location where stormwater could potentially discharge directly into the Waikato River. We put strict environmental control measures in place - including stormwater catchpit bags and silt socks around catchpits - so that no site sediment runoff entered the natural waterway.
WORKING NEAR THER RAIL CORRIDOR
Temporary fencing, pedestrian footpaths across the rail crossing and traffic controllers monitoring, ensured the rail corridor was inaccessible to vehicle and pedestrian traffic.
SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES
All milled asphalt was recycled and used on another project.
RELEVANCE
The project demonstrates our ability to manage the logistics of urban roadworks and drainage upgrades, while protecting the surrounding natural environment. It shows we can reduce work duration by managing road closures and maintaining traffic flow.