Project Summary
Location
95 Hanover Street, Dunedin
Client
Taggart Earthmoving
Sector
Commercial
Services
Commercial Demolition Survey / Air Monitoring / Clearance Inspections / Compliance Reporting
Project Type
High-risk Demolition
Project Overview
Pacific Asbestos Consultancy was engaged by Taggart Earthmoving to provide specialist asbestos consultancy services for the redevelopment of a four-storey commercial building at 95 Hanover Street, Dunedin.
The project commenced with a comprehensive asbestos demolition survey to identify and assess asbestos-containing materials throughout the building prior to demolition. PAC continued involvement throughout the asbestos removal phase, providing independent air monitoring, clearance inspections and compliance reporting to support the safe progression of works.
Project Requirements
Large-scale commercial demolition environment
Identification of asbestos-containing materials prior to works commencing
Staged asbestos removal within an active demolition programme
Coordination between demolition contractors, asbestos removal teams and independent assessors
Maintaining compliance while supporting efficient project delivery
Scope of Services
Asbestos demolition survey
Identification and assessment of asbestos-containing materials (ACMs)
Asbestos registers and technical reporting
Independent air monitoring throughout asbestos removal works
Clearance inspections following removal activities
Compliance reporting and certification
Technical coordination with contractors and project stakeholders
Technical Approach
PAC provided independent technical oversight throughout the project, combining detailed surveying, ongoing monitoring and verification inspections to support safe and compliant asbestos management.
Working alongside Taggart Earthmoving and asbestos removal contractors, PAC ensured asbestos risks were identified, managed and independently verified throughout the demolition process.
Project Outcome
Following a 14-week asbestos removal programme, PAC provided continuous consultancy support from initial demolition survey through to final clearance inspections.
Through close collaboration with project stakeholders, the works progressed safely and efficiently, with asbestos risks professionally managed in accordance with New Zealand regulatory requirements.
This project demonstrates PAC's capability to deliver independent asbestos consultancy services for complex commercial demolition projects.
