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Work on the Cromwell ‘Eye to the Future’ Masterplan has entered an important phase, with the community being asked to provide feedback on the potential future options for their town and surrounding areas.

Led by Senior Infrastructure Advisor, David Somerville, Rationale worked closely with the Waitaki District Council to project manage the design, procurement and construction of a 32Km, $6.7 million water supply pipeline project, designed to deliver Oamaru water to smaller rural communities and replace ageing river water systems.

We’re an adventurous bunch here at Rationale. When we’re not taking on tricky projects for our clients, team members are often off tackling equally tricky projects of their own. Recently our Analyst team of Andy Longman and Tim Tan set off up the West Matukituki Valley, armed with mountain bikes, touring skis and climbing tools for an attempt on the iconic Mount Aspiring..

The social market approach to policy forces us to ask a different set of questions when making decisions in the public realm. Rather than thinking about a decision in terms of simple economics (dollars, cents, profit, loss, growth etc.), questions now become focussed on a range of non-monetary aspects. What is best for everyone? What will be the most enduring and appreciated option in years to come?

Rationale pulled together a crack team for the 25th running of the annual Peak to Peak multisport race in Queenstown, coming away with second place in the Business House category.

While our American friends might celebrate the 4th of July as Independence Day, for Rationale it marked the first time night skiing was held up Coronet Peak for the 2018 winter and we celebrated accordingly.

Rationale recently welcomed Infrastructure Advisor Jimmy Sygrove to the team, a communications specialist with over a decade’s experience in the private and public sectors.

Rationale has received an industry award for excellence from IPWEA New Zealand for their work in the development of the Queenstown Town Centre Masterplan.

Cromwell is experiencing a period of prolonged and unprecedented growth. This is being fuelled by a range of factors including the thriving horticulture and viticulture industries and its position as a strategic hub for tourism and freight distribution. The town is also experiencing a construction boom and accounts for almost half of the building consents issued in the Central Otago District.