Engineering firm behind pioneering tech earns ACE award.
The engineering firm behind New Zealand’s first dairy factory powered by 100% steam-generated renewable electricity has won gold at the national ACE Awards.
Aurecon worked with Mataura Valley Milk on the ambitious goal of completely electrifying its dairy processing site in Gore by replacing its coal-fired boiler with a high-pressure electrode boiler.
This will reduce greenhouse gas emissions of 22,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent per year – a significant milestone for industrial energy transition.
Called Project Recharge, the initiative plays directly into New Zealand’s Emission Reduction Plan, which aims to establish a sustainable, secure and affordable energy system for a low-emissions economy.
ACE New Zealand chief executive Helen Davidson said awards judges were impressed with Aurecon’s work to identify and apply the technology, develop the business case and provide project management and governance support during construction.
“Aurecon should be exceptionally proud of its work with Mataura Valley Milk, especially navigating the challenges around technology, timelines and risk. This was an impressive project that will have a significant environmental impact – huge congratulations to the Aurecon team.”
The ACE Awards celebrate Aotearoa New Zealand’s best consultants working in the built and natural environment. Consultants are recognised for going above and beyond “business as usual” to deliver projects and initiatives.
Aurecon was one of six gold award winners, 10 silver award winners and three merit award winners at the 2024 ACE Awards, which took place at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre on Thursday, October 24.
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