James Smith Carpark Strengthening Project
Sector: Road • Location: Wellington, New Zealand
Source: NZ Herald
The James Smith carpark building in Wellington, damaged in the 2016 Kaikōura earthquake, is undergoing a $30 million strengthening project to restore and reopen the nine-storey building. The project includes structural strengthening to meet 100% of the national build standard, removal of concrete to reduce load, new foundations, new walls, and installation of advanced technology for seamless parki
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Road, Car parking, Cement, Commercial, Automotive
- Location
- Wellington, New Zealand
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- NZ Herald
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Description | The James Smith carpark building in Wellington, damaged in the 2016 Kaikōura earthquake, is undergoing a $30 million strengthening project to restore and reopen the nine-storey building. The project includes structural strengthening to meet 100% of the national build standard, removal of concrete to reduce load, new foundations, new walls, and installation of advanced technology for seamless parking experience. |
Original sector | Built Sector |
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Location
Country | New Zealand |
State | Wellington |
City | Wellington |
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Source | NZ Herald |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Road, Car parking, Cement, Commercial, Automotive |
Article published date | 2025-09-16 |
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