Project Update: Building Momentum on Site

Work is powering ahead on our Tauriko site as we move closer to bringing Acon’s asphalt plant online.

Recent weeks have seen a major lift in progress across the board. Kerb and aprons are now complete, and water services are fully connected across the site. Underground power is nearly finished, with both cabling and data reaching our plant offices. Gas reticulation is also in place, with final meter installation scheduled for later in the month.

On the roading front, we’re on track to have the arterial road at basecourse level by week’s end. This will tie into the contracting yard, with membrane sealing scheduled to follow shortly.

Foundations are also well underway. Consent was approved earlier this month, and work began almost immediately, with the first pour locked in for this Friday. Next week will see piling and deck work begin for our offices and laboratory — an important milestone as we stand up the core of our operations.

Meanwhile, the plant build is drawing closer. Arenma has commenced work on the plant’s electrical system, and electrical works are underway on the control panel building for the MSB. We look forward to welcoming TPME plant constructors and Almix representatives in late September to begin assembly.

We’re proud of the progress being made and excited to see the site taking shape. With every week, we’re one step closer to delivering high-quality asphalt manufacturing capability for the Bay of Plenty and beyond.