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CPO Building Britomart

Restoring Heritage and Safety at the Britomart CPO Building

Advanced Environmental Services (AES) stepped in to complete complex asbestos and lead paint removal at Auckland’s iconic Britomart CPO Building, overcoming safety risks and heritage preservation challenges to deliver exceptional results.

Fast Facts

Customer: Bracewell Construction

Location: City Centre, Auckland, New Zealand

Duration: 4 Months​​

Value: $220k+
Scope: Asbestos Removal, Lead Paint Removal

Overview

Initially engaged to undertake lead paint removal after a prior contractor caused significant disruptions—including damaging sprinklers and triggering the evacuation of New Zealand’s busiest transport hub—AES’s professional and efficient approach quickly earned the trust of the client. As a result, AES was tasked with completing all lead paint and asbestos removal works within this heritage-listed building.

Key Challenges

  • Heritage Building: Careful removal of lead-based paint while preserving historic building materials.

  • High-Risk Location: Asbestos removal required cutting through floors directly above the busy Britomart Transport Centre, demanding extreme caution to prevent any impact on the transport hub.

Solutions & Innovations

  • Collaborative Planning: Worked closely with the main contractor to assess site-specific risks and develop effective management strategies.

  • Rigorous Site Plans: Developed detailed plans to ensure all staff understood the job requirements and adhered to strict safety protocols.

  • Precision Execution: Utilised advanced techniques to safely remove hazardous materials without damaging the building or disrupting operations below.

Outcome

AES successfully completed five stages of work on site, all without a single delay or incident. This project highlights AES’s expertise in stepping in to resolve complex challenges and delivering exceptional results where others have faltered. The Britomart CPO Building project is a testament to the quality and reliability that clients have come to expect from AES.

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