Westland High School’s gymnasium is the main indoor sporting facility in Hokitika. The gymnasium was built in 1967 and extended in 1984. It has been rated at 34% NBS and is in a deteriorating condition. The school hall, administration block and neighbouring classrooms burnt down in February. The opportunity exists to look at the inter-relationship of a number of the school facilities and the integration of education and community needs in the upgrading and rebuilding of these assets.
The vision for this project is: To develop a sustainable, vibrant, state of the art, multipurpose centre, where the Westland Community will thrive by extending the physical, social, recreational and economic activities for future generations.
Work has included preparation of the feasibility study for a new gymnasium, courts and field upgrade. This resulted in the formation of the Westland Sports Hub with proposed new outdoor covered courts, pavilion and upgraded gymnasium facilities. Planning then advanced to develop the concepts for the Westland Technology Hub and assisting with the school’s post fire rebuild of the administration, hall, performing arts facilities and whare.
Client: Westland High School Board of Trustees (2016 – current)