Fletcher Reinforcing's Steel Prefabrication Service – The Complete Service Package

Fletcher Reinforcing is a trusted New Zealand company that provides excellent-quality reinforcing steel prefabrication service for all types of construction work across the country. From steel reinforcement components and piles to pre-welded footings and precast units, Fletcher Reinforcing has the resources and equipment to provide their prefabrication service nationwide.

Fletcher Reinforcing was a key player in the construction of the Auckland Waterview Connection, a motorway section through west/central Auckland. The Waterview Connection now delivers 4.5 kilometres of 6-lane motorway, of which 2.5 kilometres are in the form of twin tunnels. This section is now a viable alternative for commuters, freight and through-traffic to State Highway 1.

As part of the approach to the tunnel entrance at the Southern end of the connection, main contractor Well Connected Alliance designed a diaphragm wall. This required a varying depth of reinforcing cage as the road approaches the tunnel entrance, ranging from ground level down to 31 metres at the deepest point.

Fletcher Reinforcing engaged early with Well Connected Alliance to look at providing new solutions for the challenge of splicing reinforcing steel up to the 40mm diameter that the engineers required. Fletcher Reinforcing provided the Ancon BT metric threading system – a proven system around the world for mechanical splicing, specifically in diaphragm wall applications in the UK.

Once the finished cages were prefabricated, the cages left the Pacific Steel Mill early in the morning, led by pilot vehicles to escort them through traffic. On site, Fletcher Reinforcing provided further support by supplying its own team of experienced steel fixers.

Fletcher Reinforcing provided over 900 tonnes of New Zealand-made Pacific Steel reinforcing bars – cut, threaded, coupled, fixed and fabricated into over 100 individual cages. The heaviest cage weighed 35 tonnes and was approximately 31 metres long.

Fletcher Reinforcing provides the total reinforcing package, as they accomplished for the diaphragm wall construction stage of the Waterview Connection project.

If you require top-quality reinforcing services with a professional team that works with yours to ensure the project is delivered to the best possible standard, just contact the Fletcher Reinforcing team today (09) 270 4247.

For more information, visit their website at https://www.fletcherreinforcing.co.nz/.