The Gore multisports complex was the first building to be
constructed in New Zealand incorporating an Ice Rink and Aquatic
Centre utilising the rejected heat from the ice making process to
heat the pool water. The building has won numerous design awards
for its energy efficiency after completion.
Signal was engaged by two separate organisations, Ice Sports
Southland and Gore District Council, to prepare a master plan for
the development of an indoor recreation complex housing an
ice-rink, community swimming pool and multi-purpose courts, on a
selected 'green-field' site. Extensive consultation was required
with stakeholder groups, including sporting groups, community
interest groups, and Council staff including management and
research on project delivery best practice and community recreation
facility design.
Funded entirely from community sources, the $10.5M multisports
complex was planned in three stages. The first of these, the $1.7M
Olympic sized ice-rink, was completed over a five month
construction period. Home for the New Zealand Figure Skating
Championships, the new rink provided immediate growth of around 50%
in seasonal patronage for Ice Sports Southland.
As project and construction manager Signal then managed the
construction and implementation of the Aquatic Centre which
includes main, learners, leisure, hydrotherapy and spa pools
together with seating for 200 spectators, a multi-purpose meeting
room with conferencing capability and associated car parking.