CASE STUDY
The Sands Stage 1A is the first completed phase of The Sands Town Centre in Pāpāmoa, a major master‑planned commercial development in the Bay of Plenty. Completed in 2024, the project includes a New World supermarket and a mixed‑use retail block, delivered concurrently on a greenfield site. Livingstone Building acted as ECI Contractor alongside Bluehaven Commercial, delivering approximately 4,901m² of space including supermarket and multiple tenant fit‑outs. This stage represents the fifth collaboration between Livingstone and Bluehaven and forms part of the first of three planned stages for the wider development.
- Year: 2024
- Location: Papamoa
- Market Segment: Warehouse, Retail, and Factory Systems
- Product Used: 78mm Galv Panels
- Client: Bluehaven Commercial
- Builder: Livingstone Building
- Project Type: Commercial & Industrial
Why KOROK Was Specified
KOROK was specified for its proven performance in commercial and industrial environments where reliable fire and acoustic separation is critical. Its independently tested and appraised systems provided confidence to the project team, while the modular, prefabricated panel design supported efficient on‑site coordination and consistent, verifiable performance outcomes aligned with construction and programme requirements.
The project used 78mm KOROK galvanised panels as a non‑loadbearing internal wall solution across supermarket and retail tenancies. The system delivers a robust combination of fire resistance and acoustic control for intertenancy and back‑of‑house areas, using interlocking steel‑faced panels with an aerated concrete core that can be installed vertically or horizontally to suit the building layout.
Technical Challenge
As a large‑format supermarket and multi‑tenancy retail development, the project required internal wall systems that could provide effective fire separation and acoustic control across a range of occupancies. These performance requirements were essential to meeting regulatory obligations while supporting the differing operational needs of both anchor and specialty tenants.
Compliance + Performance
KOROK Warehouse and Retail Systems are developed to recognised New Zealand Standards and supported by BRANZ testing and appraisal. On this project, the system delivered compliant fire resistance, effective acoustic performance, and reliable non‑loadbearing structural performance, providing confidence in regulatory compliance and supporting a smooth consenting and delivery process for a complex mixed‑use commercial development.