Building Development

A Vision Realized

For decades, the Surf Life Saving Kariaotahi club house has stood as a beacon on the rugged West Coast. However, the ravages of time and the harsh conditions had taken their toll, leaving the building unsafe and inadequate for the club's needs.

In 2010, a bold initiative was launched to create a modern, purpose-built facility that would not only serve the surf lifesaving community but also cater to the broader needs of the local community. The new building was designed to accommodate a range of activities, including training, search and rescue operations, and community events.

A Community Effort

With the support of the community and dedicated fundraising efforts, the club was able to secure the necessary resources to embark on this ambitious project. Construction commenced in April 2024 with the bittersweet demolition of the old club house. While the demolition was a poignant moment, marking the end of an era, it also represented the beginning of a new chapter for Surf Life Saving Kariaotahi.

A Brighter Future

The new facility will provide a state-of-the-art home for the club, enabling them to continue their vital work of safeguarding lives and promoting water safety. It will also serve as a valuable community asset, offering a space for various events and activities.

As the construction progresses, the club looks forward to welcoming the community into their new home and celebrating the realization of their long-held vision.

Pukekohe Builders Secure Surf Life Saving Facility Contract Demolition Begins

In November 2024, Pukekohe Builders celebrated a significant milestone in the construction of the new Surf Life Saving Kariaotahi facility. The company was awarded the contract to build the modern, purpose-built building, replacing the outdated and unsafe existing structure. Following extensive discussions, design, and the securing of building consent, the demolition process commenced. The old club house, filled with countless memories, was carefully dismantled to make way for the new facility.

This marked a crucial step in the realization of the Surf Life Saving Kariaotahi community vision for a state-of-the-art facility that would better serve their needs and the wider community.

May 2024

Civil works start on the preparation of the old site for the new build to commence and retaining walls start to go in

June 2024

Continuing work on the retaining walls

July 2024

Site foundations are laid out in readiness for structural steel and concrete pour

August 2024

Tonnes of steel is assigned to the foundations of the building and services were also laid in-situ awaiting the foundations concrete pour.