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PricewaterhouseCoopers building demolition
13 March 2012
PricewaterhouseCoopers building demolition
The first stage of what will be the largest demolition job in Christchurch will begin tomorrow.
The PricewaterhouseCoopers building is the largest by land mass, although at 21-storeys was not Christchurch’s tallest high rise.
The joint venture between Arrow International, Nikau and Coleman and Company (UK) will take 40 weeks to complete.
The top third of the demolition will be using the cut-and-crane method, while the last 14 floors will be dismantled using the high-reach crane known as Twinkletoes.
The PricewaterhouseCoopers building is 22 years old.
After it suffered earthquake damage last year, its owners decided it was not feasible to repair.
Former tenants have already removed office supplies and equipment.
The first stages of the demolition will involve stripping out the 21 floors, and it will be some weeks before the demolition-proper begins.
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