Constructing New Zealand's first 10-passenger gondola lift in the Tongariro National Park was an ambitious project. Trend Civil successfully managed excavation and structural works against challenging environmental factors, including strict regulatory world heritage constraints and works taking place 500 meters from the volcano's crater at an elevation of 2020m.
Client
Ruapehu Alpine Lifts/ Leitner Ropeways
Project cost
$23 Million
Status
Completed
Scope of work
Tower installation on challenging terrain
Piling, precast installation, and aerial work
Structural and safety works tailored to an active volcanic zone
