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Explosives Depot, NZ

Client: Project: Location: Completion:	New Zealand Defence Force, Army ESH Depot with APB Waiouru Army Base, New Zealand May 2006
Scope:	Design and construct 5 ESH and an APB facility
Awards:	2006 Minister of Defence Awards of Excellence to Industry Very Highly Commended

On 19 May 2006 Spantech successfully completed a project for the New Zealand Defence Force at the New Zealand Army Base, Waiouru.

The project, comprising of five explosives storehouses (ESH) and an ammunition preparation building (APB), commenced on 26 October 2005 and ran smoothly to finish approximately 2 weeks ahead of schedule. The only hindrance during the construction period was the notoriously unpredictable weather.

The facility was officially opened on 2 June 2006 by the Chief of Army, Major General Lou Gardiner, ONZM. During the handover Spantech CEO Dick Lucas presented a replica model of an ESH to the army base. The event was attended by over 100 NZ Army representatives and guests.

The ESH and APB facility were constructed to replace the existing ammunition stores built over 50 years ago. The fully tested and NATO approved, the Spantech ESH was chosen by New Zealand Defence due to its unique and economical design. The buildings have been fully approved by US Defence for storage of the ammunition and weapons intended to be housed in the new facility.

The APB was fully designed and constructed by Spantech with extensive input from New Zealand Defence, ensuring the design meets their specific requirements.

Spantech was recognised with a Minister of Defence (NZ) Award of Excellence for achievements during the project.