The Project:
- $25M, 1.8km gondola facility at the Whakapapa Ski Area
- There were a number of challenges associated with this project, notably, working on an active volcano with mixed geology and highly variable weather conditions, utilising a temporary ropeway and helicopters to transport material to remote tower locations, working within a UNESCO dual World Heritage Area
- The project was successfully constructed over a period of eight months
- The project was successfully delivered on time for public use on July 2nd, 2019
Resolve Group:
- Supported Ruapehu Alpine Lifts (RAL) from June 2018 with the procurement and delivery of a new gondola facility at the Whakapapa Ski Area within tight timeframes predicated by the Provincial Growth Fund requirements and utilising a novated design consultant
- Acted as Engineer to the Contract and Client Project Manager