Auckland International Airport

Following the successful completion of the "Pier Extension" and Retail areas at Auckland International Airport, Economech was awarded the mechanical services installation of the $180 million International Terminal Redevelopment.

Completed in December 1997, the project added an additional 6.2 megawatts of cooling and 3 megawatts of heating to the terminal. The system incorporates variable volume secondary chilled water circuits, orifice plate measuring stations, and automatic flow regulating control valves on air handling and fan coil units (the latter being selected for ease of commissioning and long term flexibility for the changing needs within the terminal building).

Working closely with Auckland International Airport Ltd and its Consultants, Economech had significant design input into the project and provided value-engineering services by assisting in the optimisation of construction and operating costs. As the Terminal was operational throughout the construction period, all services, including air-conditioning, were required to be operational at all times. Detailed planning by Economech allowed this to occur, and the impact on the public during the three-year construction period was minimal.

Other projects carried out at Auckland Airport include the Pier Gate Lounge and Air New Zealand No 1 Cargo refurbishments, the Bank of New Zealand and NZ Post buildings and various other works for the Airport Company ancillary buildings and tenants.

Examples of projects completed:
International Terminal Building
Pier Extension
Fonterra Head Office
Bank of New Zealand (incorporating Air New Zealand Logistics)
Air New Zealand No.1 Cargo Offices
NZ Post - International Mail Centre
DHL Worldwide Express - Offices and Warehouse
TNT - Offices and Warehouse