Funding Projects

Kiwirail Dunedin Hillside Workshops

To re-establish Dunedin's Hillside Workshops as a mechanical hub and heavy-engineering facility for KiwiRail.

Crown Forestry Joint Ventures - Otago

Development of the Centre of Digital Excellence in Dunedin

To develop the Centre for Digital Excellence to accelerate the growth of the video game and games for health sectors in Dunedin and NZ.

Clutha Community Hub (IRG)

To construct a community owned, multipurpose community, business and visitor hub in Balclutha.

Fibre Links Otago

To enable and upgrade 240 kilometre fibre link in Otago from Fox Glacier to Lake Hawea which will provide upgraded capacity and resilience to the region.

Southern Link Logistics Park Mosgiel - Stage 1

To construct stage one of the Southern Link Logistics Park which is a 40 hectare site including warehousing and container facilities.

Clutha Gold Great Ride

To extend the existing 73km Clutha Gold Great Ride by an additional 63km, from Lawrence to Waihola via Milton.

STAPP - Southern Discoveries

To provide ongoing business support following the disruption caused by COVID-19 as part of the essential New Zealand tourism offering.

State Highway Package - SH 6 / 8b Cromwell

To build a two-lane roundabout at the intersection of State Highways 6 and 8B in Cromwell, as part of the wider "State Highway Package" of 18 projects.

TSS Earnslaw and Walter Peak Tours - Tourism Asset Protection Programme

To provide ongoing business support following the disruption caused by COVID-19 as part of the essential New Zealand tourism offering.

Otago Regional Council - West Taieri Resilience Upgrade

To complete reconstruction for the remaining length of the floodbank, including associated asset renewals, up to three bridges, and further improvements to work completed previously on Stages 1-4 of the Contour Channel, protecting 7300 hectares of farmland and the Dunedin Airport.

STAPP - Bungy New Zealand Limited

To provide ongoing business support following the disruption caused by COVID-19 as part of the essential New Zealand tourism offering.

Skydive Queenstown - Tourism Asset Protection Programme

To provide ongoing business support following the disruption caused by COVID-19 as part of the essential New Zealand tourism offering.

Otago CRP - West Taieri Contour Channel and Bridges Upgrade

To undertake a flood management programme to renew aging infrastructure, contour channel upgrades and a bridge replacement.

State Highway Package - SH 1 North of Kakanui River / south of Oamaru

To improve flood mitigation on State Highway 1 at Kakanui, Otago by raising a 200m section of the state highway and installing a series of culverts, as part of the wider "State Highway Package" of 18 projects.

Scapegrace Distillery Expansion - Phase Two

To build and fit out a new distillery facility, located in Cromwell, Otago.

STAPP - Totally Tourism

Funding approved as part of STAPP

Queenstown Lakes Public Toilet Programme

Provision of toilet facilities across key locations throughout the District

Over the Top - Tourism Asset Protection Programme

To provide ongoing business support following the disruption caused by COVID-19 as part of the essential New Zealand tourism offering.

Pomahaka Corridor Planting Project

This project involves wide scale riparian management in the Pomahaka Catchment, Otago. Outputs from this project will be 25 hectares of native riparian planting and weed maintenance and 50 kilometres of riverbank fencing.

Southern Lakes Aviation Limited - Tourism Asset Protection Programme

To provide ongoing business support following the disruption caused by COVID-19 as part of the essential New Zealand tourism offering.

Aukaha Regional Apprenticeship Programme

To initiate apprenticeships and administer support funding to assist Māori, Pasifika, and COVID-19 displaced jobseekers in securing apprenticeships, and obtaining trade-based qualifications in the Otago region.

Lakes District Museum, Arrowtown Seismic Strengthening and Restoration Project (IRG)

The Recipient will be undertaking seismic strengthening and restoration of the Lakes District Museum

Cardrona and Treble Cone Skifields - Tourism Asset Protection Programme

To provide ongoing business support following the disruption caused by COVID-19 as part of the essential New Zealand tourism offering.

Otago Workforce Development Programme - Dunedin Jobs and Skills Hub

To provide support to the skills and employment needs of the new Dunedin Hospital (NDH) development as part of the Workforce Central Skills Hub.

Highlands Motorsport Park - Tourism Asset Protection Programme

To provide ongoing business support following the disruption caused by COVID-19 as part of the essential New Zealand tourism offering.

Queenstown Lakes Worker Redeployment Package – Next Phase

The Recipient will use the Funding to deliver the three Project Elements approved by Cabinet Committee on the 18 May 2020 as part of the Redeployment fund.

Pomahaka Corridor Planting Project

Hospitality Software Development

The Facility will be used to cover software development, personnel, and sales partnership expenses to accelerate the development and roll out of the Software, including entry into the Australian market.

Otago Regional Council - Puerua Outfall Structure Upgrades

Two-stage upgrade involving culvert installation and training line strengthening on the Lower Clutha, increasing levels of protection to Balclutha and Kaitangata

STAPP - Penguin Place Limited

Funding approved as part of STAPP

Otago Museum - Tourism Asset Protection Programme

To provide ongoing business support following the disruption caused by COVID-19 as part of the essential New Zealand tourism offering.

1BT Grants - Otago

Refurbishment of Moana House, Dunedin

The refurbishment of the Moana House premises will enable the Recipient to provide ongoing rehabilitation support, and training and services for people that suffer from substance abuse and other mental challenges.

Otago Regional Council - East Taieri Lower Pond Structure Upgrades

Design and construction of upgraded stopbanks and flood infrastructure to improve protection for the Lower Taieri flood scheme. Works include earthworks and concrete structures.

Outback New Zealand - Tourism Asset Protection Programme

To provide ongoing business support following the disruption caused by COVID-19 as part of the essential New Zealand tourism offering.

Otago Regional Council - Riverbank Rd Flood Risk Mitigation

Sediment removal and bank repairs to improve flow capacity of the Clutha River (Matau branch), including fencing and earthworks.

Queenstown Lakes Community Hall Upgrades

Upgrades to four Council-owned community facilities: the Lake Wanaka Centre, Queenstown Memorial Hall, Arrowtown Hall, and Lake Hayes Pavilion.

Marine Parade Development

Feasibility assessment for Dunedin Waterfront Project

Feasibility assessment of the vision for Dunedin's Waterfront.

QEII and UoO Ngā Kākano Whakahau Direct Drilling Forest Restoration Project

A research project to establish large areas of native forest using tree seeds injected with beneficial native fungi. The funding is for planting trials. The research group includes Queen Elizabeth II National Trust, the University of Otago, Taege Engineering and the Department of Conservation.

Otago CRP - Outram Flood Protection (IRG)

This project is a flood management programme, which will constructing a weighting blanket, seal or replace culvert, construct bottom storm water drains and refill weak zones caused by tree roots.

Two camping hubs, new signage, education and information for campers, and an increased monitoring and compliance capacity

Two camping hubs, new signage, education and information for campers, and an increased monitoring and compliance capacity

Academy and Skills Partnership Manager for Southland and Otago Regional Engineering Collective

A Skills Partnership Manager will be employed to facilitate the Southland and Otago Regional Engineering Collective Academy programme across schools primarily in Otago and Southland.

Wānaka Lakefront Development - Stage 5

Royal Albatross Centre - Tourism Asset Protection Programme

To provide ongoing business support following the disruption caused by COVID-19 as part of the essential New Zealand tourism offering.

Otago CRP - Riverbank Road Flood Protection, Lower Clutha. Stabilising critical flood protection infrastructure for Clutha Delta area (IRG)

This project is a flood management programme that involves repair work for 150m of stabilisation on steep bank then reinstatement of road along the Clutha River stop bank

Otago Regional Council - Puerua Flood Protection Strengthening

Upgrade and repair stopbanks and associated flood resilience infrastructure around the Paretai area between the Clutha River Koau Branch and the Puerua River.

Timber Offsite Manufacturing Factory in Cromwell – Residential and Commercial Construction

To complete the funding package for a new Cromwell factory for offsite timber housing prefabrication.

Halo Project – Source to Sea

To enhance and protect the natural values in catchments across our 55,000 ha project area. This includes habitat restoration and predator control, and planning for riparian management.

Tunnel Beach

United Machinists Accelerate Scalability Project

Capital expansion project to invest in the automated and high precision machinery capabilities for components of high-tech systems and hardware.

Responsible Camping 2020/21 - Queenstown Lakes District Council

Nature Wonders - Tourism Asset Protection Programme

To provide ongoing business support following the disruption caused by COVID-19 as part of the essential New Zealand tourism offering.

Otago Regional Council - Silver Stream Capacity Improvements

Upgrade stopbanks and associated earthworks for the Silver Stream, increasing the levels of protection to Mosgiel and East Taieri.

Southern Alps Air Limited - Tourism Asset Protection Programme

To provide ongoing business support following the disruption caused by COVID-19 as part of the essential New Zealand tourism offering.

Toilets Balclutha and Milton

Ziptrek Ecotours - Tourism Asset Protection Programme

To provide ongoing business support following the disruption caused by COVID-19 as part of the essential New Zealand tourism offering.

STAPP - Wilkin River Farms Limited

STAPP - Oamaru Penguin Colony

Te Pūkenga - Harvesting Simulator Apprenticeship Training Pilot

Wānaka Tree Carpark

Otago Regional Council - Kaitangata Floodbank Reconstruction

Upgrade and reconstruct stopbank infrastructure, providing increased levels of protection to Kaitangata.

Otago Regional Economic Development (ORED) Portfolio Advisors

Employment of two fixed term part-time roles to manage a portfolio or regionally relevant economic development activities across Otago. Responsibilities will include assessing the feasibility of projects, support access to funding and providing capacity

Precision Profile Technology Update

Precision Profile is a locally owned and operated Steel Profiling business, based in Dunedin. This application seeks the financial support for a single piece of equipment to help increase the outputs, and improve efficiencies within our firm.

Tourism facility improvements

Provision of toilets and dump stations across the District

Installation of temporary facilities at three campsites, vehicle counters at Lake Dunstan and Roxburgh, signage, monitoring, servicing and maintenance of all campsites

Installation of temporary facilities at three campsites, vehicle counters at Lake Dunstan and Roxburgh, signage, monitoring, servicing and maintenance of all campsites

Glenorchy Carpark and Marina

Clyde River Carpark and access

Otago CRP - Upgrade and Installation of ORC Flow Management Structures at Robson Lagoon (IRG)

To upgrade and install of flow management structures, which are critical for flood management to preserve the natural values of Robsons Lagoon and the Lake Tuakitoto.

STAPP - Alpine Helicopters/Minaret Station/Southern Lakes Heliski

Installation of Horizontal Floor Borer

To bring the capability of completing extra-large machining projects into the Sth Islands with the installation of a unique Horizontal Floor Borer in Farra's Heavy Machining workshop in Dunedin.

Alexandra Riverside Park Development

Oamaru Tongan Methodist Church Renovation Project

The Hall requires a significant upgrade that includes a new heat pump, new kitchen, new toilets, installation of a shower unit and water cylinder to generate hot water and to meet hygiene and health and safety standards

STAPP - Air Milford

Waitaki Tourism Facility Improvements - Campbell's Bay and Moeraki

Glenorchy Air - Tourism Asset Protection Programme

To provide ongoing business support following the disruption caused by COVID-19 as part of the essential New Zealand tourism offering.

Bendemeer and Peter Fraser Park Reserves Toilet Enhancements

Site Weld - Engineering Machinery

Funding is sought for machinery purchases to establish in-house equipment needs for Site Weld. They will assist in delivering mining, industrial, heavy transport and forestry services.

Renovation of Inspired Faith Church Balclutha

The Recipient will use the funding to undertake refurbishments of the assets of the Inspirated Faith Church, Balclutha.

Clutha District Halls and War Memorial - Hillend Hall

This project comprises renovations to a cluster of 5 key halls across the Clutha District, as well as repairs to the Balclutha War Memorial. The structures have been identified by Council as requiring urgent repairs, & independently assessed by WSP Opus

ZoomTech Expansion Project

Purchase three pieces of equipment to help increase the outputs, and improve efficiencies within our firm. The machinery required are 1. Cylindrical Grinder 2. Installation of a Horizontal Floor Borer 3. CNC Lathe

Scoping of construction-related projects, future workforce, training and upskilling requirements across the Otago region

To undertake a feasibility study to gain visibility on actual construction projects across the Otago region over the next 15 years, as well as how the recent COVID-19 pandemic has impacted on this.

Clyde Historic Precinct Upgrade

Petridish - Makerspace Project

To expand Petridish to allow for engineering and manufacturing businesses to trial and test their new products.

Growing the Engineering Sector – Datum Engineering

Purchase two pieces of equipment to help increase the outputs, & improve efficiencies within our firm. The machinery required: 1. CNC Lathe with Bar Feeder 2.Machining Centre.

SH1 - Rosebank Industrial Estate Slip Lane

Upgrade roading accessway from SH1 and convert former Rosebank sawmill site to an new industrial park for current businesses to expand.

Ophir Peace Memorial Hall (IRG)

The project will upgrade of the Ophir Peace Memorial Hall, which includes replacing existing toilet block, a new extension to the hall, providing a compliant toilet facility with external access, accessibility upgrades for entry to and within the building, structural and seismic strengthening, and electrical upgrades to basic electrics, fire alarms and emergency lighting.

Te Pari Products – Growth of Livestock handling Equipment

PGF funding is required to allow us to purchase two pieces of equipment which will enable us to increase the efficiencies involved in making the crushes.

Dunedin City Council Package - Community Hall Painting Project

Painting of the outside and/or roof of five Community Halls one of which contains a Library and Service Centre and the internal painting of one public toilet space which is also used in association with a Community Hall

Dunedin Engineering Hub - Feasibility Study

Feasibility study to provide an understanding of commercial opportunities for NZ engineering businesses, and define a model under which these businesses can collaborate to improve international competitiveness.

Responsible Camping 2020/21 - Central Otago District Council

Growing Engineering in Central Otago

Purchase a single piece of equipment to increase the efficiencies of within our business. Equipment required is - CNC Mono Spindle Drilling Machine

Dart Engineering – Dunedin Establishment Project

Purchase the new machinery only, we would undertake the costs of setup, and costs relating to lower value plant equipment. Machinery we are requesting - 1.

Palmerston Engineering Workshop Expansion – New Machinery

Purchase two pieces of equipment at our Palmerston facility to support this demand being: 1. 400T Hydraulic Brake Press 2. Sahinler Plate Rolls

Ambassadors, freedom camping information and signage, and servicing of toilet facilities in Kaitaki Straight

Ambassadors, freedom camping information and signage, and servicing of toilet facilities in Kaitaki Straight

Clutha District Halls and War Memorial - Owaka Memorial Community Centre

This project comprises renovations to a cluster of 5 key halls across the Clutha District, as well as repairs to the Balclutha War Memorial. The structures have been identified by Council as requiring urgent repairs, & independently assessed by WSP Opus

Temporary toilet facilities, monitoring and enforcement, increased security patrols, and a Ranger programme for education and information

Temporary toilet facilities, monitoring and enforcement, increased security patrols, and a Ranger programme for education and information

Central Custom Engineering - Machinery

Purchase a piece of equipment to help remove blockages within our business, while also allowing us to meet the customer demand we have been experiencing by reducing lead times and bringing more of the process-in-house. A Water Jet Cutter is required.

Clutha District Halls and War Memorial - Kaka Point Hall

This project comprises renovations to a cluster of 5 key halls across the Clutha District, as well as repairs to the Balclutha War Memorial. The structures have been identified by Council as requiring urgent repairs, & independently assessed by WSP Opus

Afforestation Grants Scheme - Otago

Manufacturing Automation Project – CNC and Robotics

We are seeking investment in 3 pieces of engineering equipment to advance our operations, increase production, and increase job numbers.

Apex Engineering - Machinery

To purchase three pieces of equipment to help remove blockages within our business, while also allowing us to meet the customer demand. The required equipment is (1) CNC Lathe (2) Milling Machine Centre (3) Brake Press.

Responsible Camping 2020/21 - Dunedin City Council

Dunedin City Council Package - Community Hall and Gasworks Museum Re-Roofing Project

This Project is for the re-roof of one Community Hall and part of the Gasworks Museum. This will assist in keeping the buildings water tight for the future protection of the asset.

Monarch Wildlife Cruises and Tours - Tourism Asset Protection Programme

To provide ongoing business support following the disruption caused by COVID-19 as part of the essential New Zealand tourism offering.

Upgrade of Palmerston Sports hall

Upgrade is of a free-standing Hall with toilets on inside. We would like to upgrade female toilet area, install a ceiling and install heat pumps. Insulation is another project but at this stage we do not have a quote for this

BISON - Container Systems

To co-fund infrastructure required for a demonstration space to showcase the equipment Bison manufacturer around lifting and weighing of shipping containers, also ths

Dunedin Samoan Assembly of God Church also known as Dunedin Agape International Ministries, Church building Renovation

A re-roofing the church, painting the whole building (inside and outside), new Sound system and vinyl the kitchen and bathroom.

AcuCut Capital Investment Project

Invest in new Laser cutting & laser marking equipment to keep up with customer requirements and adding to our manufacturing service, this will create exciting new job opportunities.

EB Engineering – Machinery

Seeking support for two pieces of equipment these machines would allow us to produce larger scale components required to produce the products are customers require. The pieces of equipment we require are: (1) 135 Tonne Pressbrake (2) Guillotine

Fast Tracking Escea Fireplaces into Wood Fire Manufacture

Feasibility study for the the technical and regulatory possibility of creating own range of wood fireplaces.

Clutha District Halls and War Memorial - Waiwera South Hall

This project comprises renovations to a cluster of 5 key halls across the Clutha District, as well as repairs to the Balclutha War Memorial. The structures have been identified by Council as requiring urgent repairs, & independently assessed by WSP Opus

Kurow Museum and information Centre Upgrade

Three part renovation/repair of the Kurow Museum is needed. Clean and repair stone building and re-roofing of the associated building and Earthquake strengthening

Centre of Digital Excellence

To support the development of the business case and PGF application for CODE, industry engagement and communication before the end of the 2018 year.

Red1 Fabrication – Engineering Equipment

To purchase a Maximum Water jet Cutter to help bring more of the process in establishing the equipment in-house

Dunedin City Council Package - Community Hall Upgrades Project

This Project is for a cluster of Community Halls that require upgrades to assist in enhancing spaces and/or functionality for community use.

Waitaki Whitestone Geopark Business Case

Establishment of a Geopark promoting Waitaki and businesses as a geo-tourism destination.

Clutha District Halls and War Memorial - Waitahuna War Memorial Hall

This project comprises renovations to a cluster of 5 key halls across the Clutha District, as well as repairs to the Balclutha War Memorial. The structures have been identified by Council as requiring urgent repairs, & independently assessed by WSP Opus

Balclutha Dump Station

Wilkin River Jet Tours - Tourism Asset Protection Programme

To provide ongoing business support following the disruption caused by COVID-19 as part of the essential New Zealand tourism offering.

Responsible Camping 2020/21 - Clutha District Council

Cen Eng Omakau – Engineering Machinery

Purchase 6 pieces of equipment to remove blockages within our business, while meeting customer demands. The pieces of equipment we require include: 1.CNC Press Brake, 2.Lathe, 3.Punch and Shear, 4. Wear coating system, 5. Draw bender, 6. Plate rolls

The Forestry Pathways Course

The programme gives young people first hand insight into the Forestry industry in the wider South Otago and Dunedin area. 8 young people are taken through Level 2 and 3 unit standards related to siviliculture and harvesting operations, as well as work experience, 2 days each week over a 32 week period alongside their schooling programme.

Ophir Swimming Pool (IRG)

The project will upgrade the Ophir Community Swimming Pool facility. The scope of work includes replacing existing changing room building and the water supply pipework.

Otago Strategy coordination and priorities

Support the Otago regional development steering group in their development of regional economic priorities.

Responsible Camping 2020/21 - Waitaki District Council

DCC War Memorial Monument Restoration Project

This Project is for the refurbishment of some prominent War Memorial Monuments in Dunedin at high profile sites in Dunedin.

Queenstown Marine Parade Waterfront Redevelopment Business Case

New Zealand Structural Insulated Panels Ltd – Machinery

The Recipient is purchasing two pieces of machinery which will enable the increase in efficiencies and output. Specifically, co-funding from the Ministry will go directly towards the purchase of a Polyurethane Foaming Machine, and a Hydraulic Press. Upgrade of Foaming Machine (Polyurethane High Pressure Foaming Machine PU-22F-100), specially relating to the new chemical tanks, extended injection arm and crane.

Community/Town Halls or War Memorials fund - Tarras Community Centre

Renovation cluster of four projects for renovation of community districts town halls and war memorials

Stage One of the Big Daddy Adventure Park - Economic Impact Assessment

For an Economic Impact Assessment in response to the IAP's feedback on original Big Daddy Adventure Park proposal. Aim is to clarify effects & benefits the product will have within Cromwell & neighbouring tourism

Community/Town Halls or War Memorials fund - Becks Memorial Hall

Renovation cluster of four projects for renovation of community districts town halls and war memorials

Community/Town Halls or War Memorials fund - Anderson Park Pavilion

Renovation cluster of four projects for renovation of community districts town halls and war memorials

Community/Town Halls or War Memorials fund - Maniototo Rugby Club Rooms

Renovation cluster of four projects for renovation of community districts town halls and war memorials