Description
The Mainfreight Whangarei development represents a significant investment in Northland's supply chain infrastructure, delivering a purpose-built terminal designed for long-term operational efficiency. As a building services engineering highlight, the project successfully navigated challenging ground conditions, utilizing a specialized system of sand blankets and engineered fill to ensure site stability before construction. The facility features a modern freight terminal and office complex, integrated with advanced building systems that support the company's "special people, special company" culture. Key engineering components include high-spec industrial lighting and climate-controlled office environments that prioritize both energy efficiency and staff comfort. The site’s design incorporates a robust 12,500m² warehouse and 2,000m² of office space, reflecting the scale required for a global logistics leader. Our engineering team focused on seamless systems integration, ensuring that the heavy-duty operational demands of the transport yard do not compromise the facility’s environmental performance.
Sustainable initiatives, a hallmark of Mainfreight global standards, were considered throughout the design to minimize the carbon footprint of the new branch. The completion of this facility in late 2022 allowed the Air & Ocean and Transport teams to consolidate into a world-class workspace by early 2023. By delivering high-performing electrical and mechanical services, we helped Mainfreight achieve a facility that is as resilient as it is functional. This project stands as a testament to how precision engineering can transform complex site constraints into a streamlined logistics powerhouse. The result is a future-proofed asset that strengthens Mainfreight’s 100-year vision for the Northland region.
Services Offered
- Sustainability design
- Mechanical design
- Electrical design
- Communication & security design
- Hydraulics design
- BIM