Environmental Initiative: Triumphal Arch major column seismic clamps

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A document describing Downer's use of column seismic clamps to prevent additional damage to the Arch columns.

Lest we forget - SCIRT restores Memorial Arch

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A document which describes the process that SCIRT took to restore the Bridge of Remembrance and Memorial Arch.

Triumphal Arch presentation by site engineer

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A presentation prepared by one of the site engineers restoring the Memorial Arch and Bridge of Remembrance, outlining the damage to the structures, the repair designs and the construction methodologies.

Bridge of Remembrance posters

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Posters which describe the earthquake damage, planned restoration methods and historic information about the Bridge of Remembrance and Memorial Arch. These posters were hung on the fencing around the Bridge and Arch to inform the public about the work taking place.

Triumphal Arch and Bridge of Remembrance communication updates

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A series of communication updates provided by SCIRT's Downer Delivery Team to the Christchurch City Council. These updates detailed the progress of the Arch and Bridge restoration. The updates were produced between 28 June 2013 and 8 September 2015.

Lions roar back into the city centre

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A web story about the return of the stone lions to the Memorial Arch.

Environmental Initiative: bentonite splash fence

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A document describing Downer's approach to containing bentonite when drilling micro piles for the new Arch foundations.

Bridge of Remembrance Triumphal Arch rebuild involves city boys' school

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A web story about the model design work by Christ's College pupils.

Safety Initiative: 3D modelling for construction methodology of Triumphal …

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A document describing the use of 3D modelling for construction methodology.

Bridge of Remembrance Kids Zone attracts central city school pupils

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A web story about a site visit to the Bridge and Arch by local school pupils.

Safety Initiative: Early warning system of ground and structural movement

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A document describing the early warning system to alert team members of ground and structural movement at the Arch.

Bridge of Remembrance Seismic Strengthening - New Zealand Concrete Industr…

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A paper presented at the New Zealand Concrete Industry Conference 2015 about the design and construction challenges faced when strengthening the Memorial Arch.

Bridge of Remembrance community engagement presentation

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A presentation prepared by SCIRT's Downer Communciation Lead, providing an overview of the community engagement carried out by the Downer Team during the restoration of the Bridge and Arch.

Safety Initiative: Use of a remotely operated hydraulic jaw crusher

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A document describing the use of a remotely operated hydraulic jaw crusher to avoid the need to make confined space entries.

Safety Initiative: Confined spaces "dummy run

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A document describing the confined spaces "dummy run".

Bridge of Remembrance poster for awards application

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A poster which was prepared to go with the award application for the Canterbury Heritage Awards 2016.

Canterbury Heritage Awards application

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A copy of the award application for the Canterbury Heritage Awards 2016.

Environmental Initiative: CO2 diffuser to neutralise high pH

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A document describing Downer's planned approach for neutralising the high pH of any potential bentonite or grout discharge into the Avon river.

Central City Tour, 4 April 2011 - Photograph 42

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People look through the cordon fencing on the Bridge of Remembrance. The Grand Chancellor can be seen through the arch of the bridge.

Central City Tour, 4 April 2011 - Photograph 40

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People look through the cordon fencing on the Bridge of Remembrance. The Grand Chancellor can be seen through the arch of the bridge.

Bike Ride in the East Side - Photograph 30

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Interior damage in a house in Richmond. The photographer comments, "Revisiting our abandoned house. Plaster decorations on the arch in the hallway are cracked".

Bike Ride in the East Side - Photograph 35

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Interior damage in a house in Richmond. The photographer comments, "Revisiting our abandoned house. Cracks in the hall plaster walls and the decorative arch".

Bike Ride in the East Side - Photograph 31

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Interior damage in a house in Richmond. The photographer comments, "Revisiting our abandoned house. Plaster decorations on the arch in the hallway are cracked".

Bike Ride in the East Side - Photograph 32

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Interior damage in a house in Richmond. The photographer comments, "Revisiting our abandoned house. Cracks in the hall plaster walls and the decorative arch".

Bike Ride in the East Side - Photograph 33

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Interior damage in a house in Richmond. The photographer comments, "Revisiting our abandoned house. Cracks in the hall plaster walls and the decorative arch".

Bike Ride in the East Side - Photograph 34

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Interior damage in a house in Richmond. The photographer comments, "Revisiting our abandoned house. Cracks in the hall plaster walls and the decorative arch".

Central City Tour, 4 April 2011 - Photograph 41

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People look through the cordon fencing on the Bridge of Remembrance. The Grand Chancellor can be seen through the arch of the bridge. The photographer comments, "A bike ride around the CBD. Grand Chancellor Hotel through the Bridge of Remembrance".

Painting: Church interior by John Calcott St Quentin

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One framed painting of a church interior by John Calcott St Quentin, depicting a stone arch above a blue stained glass window. Painted using an old Indian art technique with precious stones on glass. Framed in a green and gold painted wooden frame with a olive green velvet inner, metal slip and gold coloured border. Frame wood and velvet worn wi...