The first stage of an extensive development at Orams Marine is complete, marking the culmination of a project years in the making.  
 

The development has been made possible by the efforts of many parties who have worked to bring the project to fruition. From the Orams Marine team, to their partners within Auckland Council and its agencies, as well as marine industry figures; all of whom have played a part in creating a vision for the waterfront over the past decades.

“The location here is unique and you can see the investment that’s gone into it. What has been created here will serve the industry well into the future,” said Orams Marine CEO, Neven Barbour.  

The first stage of development has encompassed extensive dredging and construction works before the installation of a 12,000 sqm hardstand, three 90 metre marina piers, a new  820 marine travel lift, as well as a new 85 tonne marine travel lift, and industry-leading water treatment plant. 

“Strengthening the sea wall, containing contamination, plus the in-built water treatment plant which sets a new standard in discharge water treatment; the result of this is a best-in-class engineering solution,” Barbour continued.  
 

David Rankin, chief executive of Auckland Council’s urban regeneration agency, Eke Panuku Development Auckland, describes the development as a crucial component in the wider vision for Auckland’s waterfront.

“The project is a good illustration of one of the core strategies we’ve been pursuing on the waterfront, which is that we wanted to retain in Auckland a genuine, authentic, working waterfront character. Right back when the original planning was done by  Auckland Council, we’ve always been clear that special and focused effort would be made to preserve and strengthen over time, the marine business component of the waterfront,” said Rankin.    
 

The build of an 85 tonne work shed is underway now which is sized to let the 85 tonne marine travel lift drive in, creating space for covered work on vessels to be easily completed. 

Construction is about to start on two marine workshops, that will accommodate the 820 tonne travel lift with boats up to 60 meters. 

New Zealand has remained a safe destination through the events of this year, and entry to New Zealand waters is possible under certain conditions. 

Yachts undergoing refit are able to enter New Zealand, provided they meet a set of criteria. Our team has been proud to clear in a number of yachts since the start of the pandemic, and as the foremost experts in this field in the country, would be happy to assist in your yacht's clearance.