Mercury Energy Well Pad & Culvert Works
Supporting New Zealand’s renewable energy infrastructure
The Mercury Energy Well Pad and Culvert Works project in Kawerau, Bay of Plenty, involved the construction of new well pads and drainage infrastructure to support Mercury’s geothermal steam drilling programme.
Crossroads Civil was responsible for delivering all earthworks, foundation, and culvert installation in accordance with strict engineering, safety, and environmental standards.
Project details
Location: Kawerau, Bay of Plenty
Duration: 2.5 years
Client / Principal: Mercury Energy
Category: Civil Works – Industrial Infrastructure
Scope of Work
Well Pads
Site clearing, topsoil stripping, and subgrade preparation
Excavation and compaction to achieve engineered design levels
Base-layer installation using approved materials
Surface finishing for heavy-equipment operation
Drainage grading to ensure consistent runoff
Culverts
Trenching and placement of culvert pipes with correct bedding and alignment
Backfilling and compaction to prevent settlement
Construction of headwalls and wingwalls where required
Hydraulic testing to confirm flow capacity and structural integrity
Outcome
The project was successfully completed on schedule, delivering robust, high-performance infrastructure to support Mercury Energy’s geothermal operations.
Working alongside Mercury’s project managers, Crossroads Civil demonstrated strong collaboration, compliance, and professionalism, ensuring all work met the highest health, safety, and environmental expectations.
