RDT Pacific provided Project Management services for Waste Management NZ Limited’s fit for purpose, world-class development which innovatively combines their operational and non-operational activities in one facility and improves corporate welfare.

Stride Property, Waste Management and the entire project team have developed a 9,100 m² facility on the 5.2 ha site that meets current needs for Waste Management but is designed to adapt as their organisation evolves.

The commercial and industrial facility comprises a truck depot, workshops, bins and skips, hardstand surfaces for truck parking, bin storage, offices, car parking and extensive landscaping. It includes enclosed workshops for maintenance of the Waste Management truck fleet and for onsite conversion of their trucks to electric.

An innovative feature of the project is the separation of the “operational” and “non-operational” functions within one facility. The operational functions include truck parking, bin storage and workshops where entry into these areas is restricted. Non-operational functions include the state-of-the-art office and car parking for staff and visitors. The design physically separates health and safety-sensitive operations from the rest of the site, creating a safe environment for all users.

This facility has exceeded objectives and successfully changed the way Waste Management employees work and interact with each other. The Hub, in the centre of the facility, links the operational and non-operational functions, and is a place for all staff.

Sustainability was fundamental from the outset of the project, highly visible green aspects throughout this facility point towards a more conscientious use of natural resources and a commitment to sustainable principles. The facility has achieved a 5 Green Star rating from NZGBC.