PROJECTS
Auckland City Mission Homeground
Project Overview
We were incredibly privileged to contribute to the redevelopment of Auckland City Mission’s new building, HomeGround. This purpose-built facility not only includes 80 supportive housing units but also provides comprehensive wrap-around services, such as a medical centre, detoxification centre, and various support networks. Total Height Safety installed safe access systems to allow for maintenance on the exterior of the building and to enable navigation across the roof to all areas.
Architect
Stevens Lawson Architects
Contractor
Built Environs
Location
Auckland
Category
Community, Sport and Leisure
Awards
2022 Supreme Award Winner, Property Industry Awards
2022 Community and Affordable Housing Property Award, Property Industry Awards
Solution
Our design ensured safe access to all roof areas for future servicing, with secure attachment points for abseil anchors. The installation on this ten-story building was completed in four stages. Due to the challenging 40-degree roof pitch, the work was conducted using rope positioning techniques. Communication was critical throughout the project, as there was a high density of services directly beneath the roof. The team maintained audio and occasionally video contact to ensure proper clearance and safety.
Specs
- 68 metres of X-rail
- 164 metres of static line
- 15 metres of warm roof mounted Frogline
- 45 x abseil edge rope guide brackets
- 53 metres of roof surface mounted ladders
HomeGround Facts
HomeGround, the new building of Auckland City Mission – Te Tāpui Atawhai, brings together:
- 80 permanent housing apartments
- Health services to support up to 3000 patients
- Community dining room provinding meals for up to 300 guests a day
- State of the art addiction withdrawal services facilities, with 25 rooms available for patients seeking to overcome addiction
- Comprehensive programme of activities in a warm and welcoming space
HomeGround is based on proven international models of care designed to strengthen individuals, families and our community – especially those who are experiencing homelessness and other social issues.
A long time in the making, the Mission team and its supporters were planning and building HomeGround for more than a decade before its opening.