Woolworths Johnsonville Refurbishment

Wellington residents passing through Johnsonville recently will have noticed the recent transformation of the old Countdown supermarket. FPL Building was proud to be involved in the conversion of this prominent Johnsonville landmark into a new, modern Woolworths store.

Gone are the famous animated, talking food characters and farm like structures from around the supermarket. Replaced with sleek, modern features and finishes. The rustic exterior has been transformed with the removal of the barn like features and the introduction of new canopies, glazing and aluminium cladding panels.

In association with project managers, Arrow International, Freear Philip Ltd successfully completed this difficult building contract within the very short programme specified. With careful planning and good cooperation between client and contractor the supermarket was able to maintain full and uninterrupted operations throughout the refurbishment. 

FPL Building established two carpentry teams and a demolition crew working separate shifts in order to achieve the programme and minimise disruption to the store. Work in public areas was carried out after the store closed at 10pm and cleaned up ready for shoppers at 7am in the morning.

The new shop fitout included a completely reconstructed bakery and deli both completed to a tight timetable. The meat and produce sections were totally reconfigured and the checkout area modernised. New office areas were constructed to accommodate relocated administration facilities and an area of the store partitioned off to house a new instore chemist shop.

Woolworths NZ Ltd is delighted with their new store and have noted an increase in sales as a result of the refurbishment.