Strengthening Te Matapihi Wellington Library

BPC is playing a key role in the seismic strengthening and redevelopment of Te Matapihi Wellington Library. Working in low headroom, our crew have started constructing the first of the 900mm diameter piles at an average depth of 18m.

Project Manager Jack Gillard says the 53 piles are being drilled using our Geax EK60 excavator mount piling rig equipped with a custom mast and Kelly bar for low head room work.

“The piling rig is operating from the ground floor slab, which is being supported by temporary props in the basement level below,” Jack says. “Due to the low head room, the team are installing and splicing five sections of reinforcing cages into each pile”