Below Ground

Harewood Underpass

Harewood Underpass Project Requirements The brief was durability for the life of the structure Industry Sector Infrastructure Solution A requirement to be leak free to maintain the integrity of both the profiled panel façades and the Architectural Coating. Project Details Project Name: Harewood Underpass Applicator: Absolute Waterproofing Products Used: Volclay product range Completed: June 2016 The Project  Project Overview:  The Harewood Underpass is a pivotal infrastructure development located at the intersection of Russley and Harewood Roads in Christchurch. This 80-meter enclosed section facilitates pedestrian and cyclist movement and enhances safety en route to the expanding Christchurch International Airport precinct.  Challenges:  The primary requirement for the underpass was to achieve robust, long-lasting waterproofing to preserve the integrity...

Fonterra’s HQ Building

Fonterra’s HQ Building Project Requirements New Zealand dairy company Fonterra’s HQ building in Auckland’s CBD is a landmark building. Industry Sector Commercial Solution Allco’s Volclay product range for this tanking project. Project Details Project Name: Fonterra HQ Building Applicator: Mohan Waterproofing Builder: Fletcher Construction Architect: Jasmax Products Used: Volclay Swelltite, Volclay Voltex, Waterstop RX 102, Bentoseal Completed: January 2016 The Project  PROJECT REQUIREMENT  New Zealand dairy company Fonterra’s HQ building in Auckland’s CBD is a landmark building demonstrating Jasmax’s cutting edge architectural designs, with the tanking being installed by Allco approved applicator Mohan Waterproofing. ALLCO SOLUTION The project completed in 2016 utilised Allco’s Volclay product range for this tanking project. Driven sheet piles on grade allowed for excavation...

Cavalli Apartments

Cavalli Apartments Project Requirements Cavalli Apartments consists of two partially shared basement, private carparking, a café and shared lounge. Industry Sector Residential apartments Solution Allco membranes were the preferred choices for the apartments below and above ground waterproofing with Volclay and JM TPO as the preferred choices for the project Project Details Project Name: Cavalli Apartments Applicator: Accurate Waterproofing Products Used: Volclay Voltex, TPO Completed: November 2017   The Project  Located only a short walk from Long Bay Beach, the Cavalli Apartments consists of two parts - the 5 level Beach Building & 4 Level Cavalli Building on a partially shared basement, private carparking, a café and shared lounge. Project Requirement Basement parking area accessible...

Campbells Bay School Extension

Campbells Bay School Extension Project Requirements New standalone classroom block including a two story large external staircase requiring a tanking solution. Industry Sector Education Solution The full Allco Volclay range was chosen for this project due to its versatility and ease of installation. Project Details Project Name: Campbells Bay School Extension Applicator: MPM Waterproofing Builder: Woodview Construction Products Used: Volclay Voltex, Volclay Swelltite, Allsheet 500DPM Completed: May 2022 The Project  Campbells Bay Primary School located on Auckland’s North Shore began building their new standalone classroom block in 2021. This new block includes 14 classrooms, bike shed and play space and will remove the need for temporary classrooms on the school field. PROJECT REQUIREMENT  The new standalone...

Auckland War Memorial Museum

Auckland War Memorial Museum Project Requirements Looking for a solution providing waterproofing within the constraints of the original building   Industry Sector Commercial Solution There were numerous large pipe penetrations for drainage throughout the Voltex Membrane around the perimeter of the slab. Project Details Project Name: Auckland War Memorial Museum  Applicator: Sansom Construction Services Ltd Builder: Hawkins Construction Ltd Architect:  Noel Lane Architect & Peddle Thorp Architects Products Used: Volclay Voltex Bentonite Membrane, Volclay RX101T Waterstop Completed: October 2006 The Project  PROJECT REQUIREMENT The rear Southern courtyard, built in 1960, provided the space for six new floors.The courtyard was excavated to a depth of 12 metres to allow two basement levels. Above ground, four new levels were contained in a ‘bowl’...

Auckland Art Gallery

Auckland Art Gallery Project Requirements A project that required a significant civil work as it was built on the side of the hill, high hydrostatic pressure was present Industry Sector Commercial Solution Volclay Bentonite Waterproofing and RX Waterstop to provide a dry, watertight basement. Project Details Project Name: Auckland Art Gallery  Applicator: Sansom Construction Services Ltd Builder: Hawkins Construction Ltd Architect: Archimedia & FJMT (Francis Jones Morehon Thorp) - Sydney Products: Volclay Voltex DS Bentonite Membrane,Volclay Swelltite, Bentonite Membrane, Volclay RX101T Waterstop Completed: September 2009 The Project  PROJECT REQUIREMENT  The project involved a significant amount of civil works, with retention piling, soil nails and ground anchors used to allow excavation and construction of new basement levels between the heritage buildings....