Brosnan Sweeps 2025 ACRA Awards

Oaks Shore Block 2 site, August 2022.

Late last year, Brosnan’s Oaks Queenstown Shores Resort remediation project took home three awards at the 13^th Biennial ACRA Awards, a feat only achieved once before in the event’s history.

‍As the only New Zealand company represented at the awards, Brosnan faced stiff competition from the Australian remedial building industry in both the Multi-Residential building category and the Mega Project ($10 million+) category. The project came out on top in both categories and won the Michael Rutherford ACRA Remedial Building Excellence Award for the overall winner.  

Brosnan’s work on the $160 million, 161-room apartment and hotel complex at the Oaks Queenstown Shores Resort complex in Queenstown was recognised as an outstanding example of excellence in remedial construction.  

The project encompassed all facets of the industry, including expert witness investigations, concrete repairs, waterproofing, structural strengthening, and refurbishments. Facing steep lakefront terrain, alpine weather, an evolving scope, and live hotel operations, the team applied exemplary quality, safety, and collaboration standards. The team showcased innovative techniques, resilient problem-solving, and strong stakeholder partnerships.  

From left to right: Graeme Kruger (Oaks Shores BC Chairman), Mike Harrison (Senior Project Manager), Reece Hutton (South Island Regional Manager) and Carly Stewart (Oaks Shores BC Treasurer).

“These awards truly mean a lot to us at Brosnan,” said Geoff Nash, Brosnan’s CEO. “It’s been a privilege to be here alongside our peers this evening and be recognised for the unique work we do in the remedial sector that often goes unseen within the wider construction industry.”

CEO Geoff Nash receiving the Michael Rutherford ACRA Remedial Building Excellence Award.

The ACRA Awards acknowledge the technical complexity and collaborative delivery of works, which included full re-cladding, re-roofing, joinery replacement, and internal refurbishments. The building remained operational throughout construction, with over 75% of rooms available to guests.