Repair of Prince's Gate Archway
Response:
Subject: Official Information Request - Repair of Prince's Gate Archway
I refer to your Official Information request of 26 October 2026, for information regarding Repair of Prince's Gate Archway.
Question:
Who is the approved contractor?
Answer:
Council is currently undertaking contract negotiations, and the contract has not yet been finalised or executed. Accordingly, Council refuses this portion of your request under section 7(2)(b)(ii) of the LGOIMA ‘would be likely unreasonably to prejudice the commercial position of the who supplied or who is the subject of the information.’
Question:
How many contractors responded to this tender.
Answer:
3 conforming tenders were received by Council.
Question:
What were the figures quoted?
Answer:
As above, due to contract negotiations and execution remaining incomplete, Council refuses this portion of your request under section 7(2)(b)(ii) of the LGOIMA ‘would be likely unreasonably to prejudice the commercial position of the who supplied or who is the subject of the information.’
Question:
What will be done exactly to repair the arches? (I.e repaired in situ, removed and rebuild or something else).
Answer:
The project involves carefully dismantling and repairing substantial portion of the heritage structure off-site before returning it to the original site. The works include removal of deteriorated elements, replacement of damaged timber and structural components, reconstruction of affected sections, restoration of heritage detailing, protective coatings, and associated conservation works. This is a significant repair project to provide a long term structural repair.
Question:
How many years warranty is being given on this job?
Answer:
As above, due to contract negotiations and execution remaining incomplete, Council refuses this portion of your request under section 7(2)(b)(ii) of the LGOIMA ‘would be likely unreasonably to prejudice the commercial position of the who supplied or who is the subject of the information.’
Question:
What is the approved spend on this?
Answer:
Approximately $800,000.
Please note, Council intends to release additional procurement information, including the successful contractor's name, warranty period etc once contractual arrangements have been finalised, and commercial sensitivities no longer apply onto Councils website - Prince's Gate Arch - Rotorua Lakes Council
