The University of Otago Christchurch Campus Redevelopment (UOCCR) Project site on Oxford Terrace and Tuam Street is abuzz with excitement as preparatory works on the new building begin.
UOCCR Project Director, Donna Howell, says enabling works on the UOCCR Project are underway and the site is humming.
“We’re expecting excavation of the basement to be complete in June 2023 and then construction of the main works which include the building will begin,” she says.
Christchurch construction company Leighs is on site beginning the next stage of enabling works which involves relocating existing in-ground services to allow for earthworks to begin.
“They will be installing a temporary retention system to allow them to install the secant piles and when the piling is complete, they will start excavating the basement,” Ms Howell says.
“It’s exciting to see things progressing on site after all the hard work the design team has put into the building to date.”
