A major challenge on the project from the outset was the resistance of several key Landowners to joining the scheme threatening to derail the project. Face to face meetings between the Landowners and Managing Director Wayne Mitchell established Landowner consent for the 40km of pipelines to be constructed through their properties, with access points omitted pending resolution of Water Authority issues.
Major construction challenges included major river crossings, a variety of cultural heritage sites and liaising with some 4,000 property owners.
Mitchell designed and constructed six of the seven supply systems in just over 3 years, delivering the project 6 years ahead of the original 10 year time frame.
Mitchell’s safety performance on the project was outstanding, completing 900,000 manhours without a single LTI.