Ao Tawhiti School  - Christchurch

Project Brief:
The Ao Tawhiti Discovery School is the nations poster "metro school". This is a special character building which occupies 2200sqm on the corner of Colombo and St Asaph Streets and accommodates 670 year 1-13 students. 

The building designed by Stephenson & Turner, is divided into flexible learning spaces of varying sizes, with a massive stairwell through the centre. 

While schools traditionally utilise city facilities like the central library and Hagley Park, the new building includes some specialist spaces such as: science laboratories and an exercise space the size of a volleyball court on the top floor. 

Main Contractor:
Leighs Construction.

Installed:
An integrated Security and Access Control system with Staff assist/duress components. 

Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research - Lincoln

Project Brief:
Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research in Lincoln are undergoing a significant site alteration. This work was part of enabling works for the future projects and involved a full site wide upgrade of fire protection.

Main Contractor:
Direct to Landcare, Arcus Property Consultants.

Installed:
Upgrade and consolidation of site wide fire protection including a new Type 4 analogue addressable Pertronic F120 System. 

“We have been using Masterguard Fire & Security for our commercial projects now for a number of years.

We find them to be trustworthy, reliable and always undertake their work to a high standard. Not only do we use them as one of our main subcontractors in commercial projects, but we also use their services for our own company properties too.

​I have no reason not to recommend Masterguard to any company, big or small, to carry out their fire and security requirements.”

​- John McIntosh Commercial Manager, 
​McIntosh Group

Observatory & Visitor Centre - Tekapo

Project Brief:
New Observatory and visitor centre on the shores of Lake Tekapo.

Main Contractor:
Cook Brothers Construction.

Installed:
Analogue Addressable Type 4 Fire Alarm system, Security system and Access Control.

Fonterra Clandeboye Aquila Project

Project Brief:
This $240 million mozzarella plant is being built at Fonterra Clandeboye, in what will be the singe biggest food service investment in the history of New Zealand dairy. This 8100sqm building has been constructed in stages which posed design challenges for services. Extreme hygiene standards required that much of the cabling onsite is concealed in stainless steel. 

Main Contractor:
Calder Stewart.

Installed: 
Type 2 analogue addressable fire alarm (as part of a Type 6  fire protection system)
Four high sensitivity aspirated detection systems to protect MCC's and the main control room which are integrated with the gas suppression systems in these areas

​Fino Hotel & Suites - Christchurch

Project Brief:
Fire upgrade – Providing a solution to repeat false alarm brigade calls.

Main Contractor:
Direct to Hotel.

​Installed:
New AMPAC Firefinder analogue addressable fire alarm control panel, locally addressed sounder bases and replacing smoke detectors and call points throughout.

Upgrading communications module and protocols, to enable remote notification to staff of accommodation room fire risk, decreasing costly false alarm brigade calls and decreasing staff response time for onsite risk assessment. 

Sacred Heart Basilica - Timaru

Project Brief:
This iconic building in Timaru is undergoing a $3.9 million project to strengthen it against future earthquakes; and we are delighted to be part of the process. The work is largely centered around the two front towers where bells are housed, and adding steel structure to concrete areas to make the building more stable.

As a result of the extent of work onsite some services are being upgraded as well, including the addition of a fire alarm system. 

Contractor:
C Lund & Son

Installing:
​A Wireless Type 2 Fire Alarm system with supplementary heat detection 

NZDF Guard House and Detention Facility - Burnham

Project Brief:
The New Zealand Defence Force has renovated an existing guard house and detention facility at their base in Burnham. 

We are pleased to have been contracted for the fire protection at this site. 

Main Contractor:
Isles Construction.

Installed:
Upgrade site wide fire protection including a new Type 4 & 5 Analogue Addressable Ampac Loopsense Fire Alarm system. 

“Masterguard Fire and Security has a longstanding relationship with Ashburton College. With over 1300 people on our campus, a reliable and effective alarm system is important for the wellbeing of everyone studying and working at our premises.

The team at Masterguard are our preferred providers of fire and alarm systems. Masterguard provide effective and reliable solutions for our needs.

The team at Masterguard have a can-do attitude and provide prompt service and support 24 hours a day for peace of mind."

- Charlie Kelland, Executive Officer, 
​Ashburton College

Fonterra Clandeboye (New Conveyor Tunnel)

Project brief:
The Aquila project for Fonterra Clandeboye has consisted of construction of a new Mozzarella factory and its integration with the rest of the site facilities. We have installed a new Type 4 fire alarm system throughout the new factory, this stage is for an alarm require to protect and integrate the new conveyor tunnel with cool store and Mozzarella factory.   
              
Main contractor:
Direct to Fonterra.

Installed: 
New Type 4 fire alarm system with an AMPAC Firefinder analogue addressable fire alarm control panel.
Detection and local loop beacons in the manned conveyor tunnel.
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This alarm system is integrated with the existing Type 2 fire alarm system throughout the cool store and our previously installed Type 4 fire alarm system throughout the Mozzarella factory. This alarm, along with the Mozzarella alarm, is responsible for the shutdown of two conveyors and other electrical services to prevent the spread of fire through-out the facility should a fire risk be detected. 

All Souls Church  - Christchurch

Project Brief:
Christchurch's Anglican community is celebrating its first new suburban church in 40 years. 

The newly built 750sqm church has a recovered stained glass windows at its entrance previously installed at St Mary's and St Matthew's and a conical chapel. The church also includes two halls, meeting spaces, worship area and an equipped kitchen. 

Main Contractor:
Higgs Construction.

Installed:
New Type 4 conventional Fire Alarm system.

NZ Dairy Collaborative  - Ashburton

Project Brief:
This specialist plant converts goats milk into baby milk powder for overseas export. This installation is particularly complex as it includes interlocking doors and air locks, as well as stainless steel conduit work to maintain hygiene standards in processing areas. 

Main Contractor:
NZ Dairy Collaborative.

Installed:
Security and access control system for 24 doors,  Restricted masterkey system.

Ongoing Services:
Security Patrols and Alarm Monitoring.

McDonalds – Rolleston, Yaldhurst & Woolston

Project Brief:
These projects include 3 sites across Christchurch. 
Renovations to the existing Rolleston McDonalds location and Newly constructed McDonalds buildings at Yaldhurst and Woolston.  

Main Contractor:
McIntosh Commercial Construction (Rolleston & Yaldhurst),
Fletcher Construction (Woolston). 

Installed:
Analogue addressable Type 2 Fire Alarm systems with supplimentary smoke and heat detection. 

Also security systems with electronic door controls, for release in cases of emergency or fire. 

Carlton Mill Rd Apartments - Christchurch

Project Brief:
Renovation of a multi-level apartment building.  

Contractor:
Azap Electrical

Installing:
​A new intercom system throughout, access control audit, basement wireless access upgrade. 

Waimea Plains Retirement Village Clubhouse - Nelson

Project Brief:
Waimea Plains is a development including several stages. Once complete, the community will include 160 two or three-bedroom villas and one-bedroom townhouses, 26 apartments and approximately 80 care suites.

We are pleased to be contracted in stage 1 for the new Clubhouse being constructed onsite. 

Main Contractor:
Armitage Williams Construction.

Installing:
​Type 4 Fire Alarm system 

Manuka Cottage

Project Brief:
New Manuka Cottage

Main Contractor:
Watts & Hughes Ltd

Installing:
​Type 2 Fire Alarm system    

Kaikoura Primary School

Project Brief:
Kaikoura Primary School is undergoing a redevelopment.

As part of the project we have completed enabling works to safely remove existing blocks scheduled for demolition from site wide Fire  Alarms, and will install new system components in the new block. 

Main Contractor:
Hawkins 2017 Ltd

Installing:
​Type 4  Fire Alarm system

Rowing Club - Ashburton

Project Brief:
This was a unique project as there is no permanent electrical supply to the site.The only source of electricity is solar. To enable the Fire Alarm system to maintain power supply long term, we have made engineered adjustments to the design. 

Main Contractor:
Geoff Read Builders.

Installed:
A new Type 2 Fire Alarm system. 

PGG Research  - Lincoln

Project Brief:
A 800sqm extension to an existing 750sqm seed research facility requiring a site wide fire protection system.  

Main Contractor:
McIntosh Commercial Construction.
​
Installed: 
Site wide type 4 analogue addressable fire alarm, Security alarm and Access control.

Ray Mayne Hose & Fittings - Ashburton

Project Brief:
A purpose built new 3250sqm office and workshop building for a busy local irrigation firm, in Ashburtons new business district.   

Main Contractor:
McIntosh Commercial Construction.
​
Installed: 
A Type 3 & 4 conventional Fire Alarm system.

Tennyson Street Development (Stage 1) - Rolleston

Project Brief:
Construction of a new multi-tenanted retail and dining building on Rolleston's Tennyson Street. 

Main Contractor:
McIntosh Commercial Construction.

Installed:
​A Type 4 Fire Alarm system and a Security Alarm system.

R&M Storage - Temuka

Project Brief:
R&M Storage has expanded capacity to assist with accommodation of Fonterra stock. We were enlisted to ensure compliance with stock security requirements. 

Main Contractor:
Facilitated by Thompson Construction & Engineering.

Installed:
New ICT Protege Security Alarm system
​and in via Masterguard Security Cameras Ltd a CCTV system. 

345 Flaxton Road  - Rangiora

Project Brief:
New purpose built 1600sqm, multi-tenant building to accommodate a gym and retail shop.   

Main Contractor:
Direct to DM & AD Smith Investments.

Installed:
A new Type 4 Fire Alarm system and a new Security Alarm system.  ​

Sorted Logistics (Stage 3) - Christchurch

Project Brief:
A New 5000Sqm warehouse and office building for large logistics firm. This is the 3rd stage of an ongoing development. 

Main Contractor:
RCR Infrastructure.

Installed:
A new Type 3 Fire Alarm system and a Horizontal Hydrant system.

Ashburton Milking Systems  - Ashburton

Project Brief:
A new 750sqm purpose built building for an expanding local Ashburton dairy services business. 

Main Contractor:
Bradford Building.

Installed:
A Type 4 fire alarm and a Security system.

Burnett Land Holdings - Ashburton

Project Brief:
A new 3800sqm mutli-tenanted office and retail building in Ashburton.  

Main Contractor:
Bradford Building.

Installed:
Type 4 Analogue Addressable Fire Alarm system, Security Alarm integrated with site wide Access control. Also a Restricted masterkey system and fire extinguishers.  

Lemacon - Ashburton

Project Brief:
New purpose built 500sqm office and workshop building for local electrical contracting company.

Main Contractor:
McIntosh Commercial Construction.

Installed:
Type 3 & 4 conventional Fire Alarm, Security alarm.

​​Ongoing Services:
System maintenance, Alarm monitoring, Building compliance, Fire extinguisher servicing.

Hallmark Surgical - Ashburton

Project Brief:
A new 550sqm office and warehouse building for local medical supply company.

Main Contractor:
McIntosh Commercial Construction.

Installed:
Type 3 & 4 conventional Fire Alarm, Security alarm and Locks.

​Ongoing Services:
System maintenance, Alarm monitoring, Building compliance, Fire extinguisher servicing.

Darfield Primary School

Project Brief:
This project included the renovation of block 4 of Darfield Primary School. Masterguard has a longstanding association with the school since we first installed a site wide fire alarm system back in 2010.

​We have successfully completed at least 4 significant projects at the school since then, as buildings continue to be renovated and constructed.  

Main Contractor:
NZ Build Ltd.

Installed:
Upgrade to Type 4 conventional Fire Alarm, extension of the existing Security system​​.