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Kelman Hut & Copeland Shelter

Client: DoC, Aoraki ~ Mt Cook, Canterbury Conservancy
Project Duration: April 2004

During April 2004 Te Ngahere South completed upgrade projects on the Kelman Hut and Copeland Shelter, within Mt Cook National Park.

A new ventilation system, along with roof flashings was installed at the Kelman Hut, which is located near the head of the Tasman Glacier. A new ventilation system was also installed at the Copeland Shelter, along with rock anchors and cable tie-downs to secure the shelter.


Service requirements included:

  •  working in an alpine environment, with its associated altitude and weather issues
  •  the effective use of industrial rope access techniques as a safe and cost efficient
     alternative to erecting scaffolding
  •  the transportation of all materials and staff to and from the site via helicopter
  •  a team experienced in working in alpine environments, and appropriately equipped to
     walk out from the site, in the event of weather preventing helicopter access






Contact Person

Te Ngahere South Manager Mike Gibbs  








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