CPB Contractors to carry out Baypark to Baifair Link upgrade in New Zealand

The CIMIC Group’s construction company has been awarded NZD82M contract to deliver second and final phase of the NZ Transport Agency project which is to provide connections in Tauranga.

The main mission of CPB Contractors is to build two flyovers. The first is to direct State Highway 29 A traffic over the East Coast railway line and Te Maunga intersection while the second will direct State Highway 2 traffic up and over the Maunganui-Girven roundabout.

CIMIC CEO, Adolfo Valderas said: “Our track record of delivering major road initiatives puts CIMIC Group and CPB Contractors in a strong position to deliver the upgrade of Tauranga’s eastern corridor.

“We are pleased to contribute our world class expertise and local experience in New Zealand to this project, which will support economic growth in the region by improving the route to the Port of Tauranga, and create a safer and more sustainable roads system.”

The contract also includes a refurbishment of the existing Maunganui-Girven intersection.
Besides, the Te Maunga roundabout will be replace with an elevated interchange and walking and cycling connections between Baypark and Bayfair are to be enhanced

CPB Contractors managing director Román Garrido said: “Our team is focused on delivering an efficient and effective works program and using proven traffic management and innovative construction methodologies to minimise disruption and maximise safety for road users.

The project is to generate NZD82M revenue to CPB contractors.

The construction work is to start this month with the objective to open the Baypark to Bayfair Link Upgrade to traffic in 2020.