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“Midnight Sun” bus shelter relocation and re-install, Tauranga

Some installs are straightforward. Others are the kind you only get to call “Install of the Week” for a reason.

This one was an epic re-build. Last year, our crew dismantled a glass-panel bus shelter ready for relocation. This week, we put the whole masterpiece back together on site. Big panels, big precision, and a finish that had to look right from every angle.

What made it a standout

Relocation work is different to a standard install. You’re dealing with existing components, real-world tolerances, and a lot of careful handling to make sure everything goes back together the way it’s meant to.

For a glass-heavy structure, the priorities are simple:

  • Safe handling and careful staging

  • Accurate alignment and consistent spacing

  • A clean final finish that looks sharp up close and from a distance

“Midnight Sun”

The shelter features Sara Hughes’ “Midnight Sun”, a public artwork made up of 96 individual glass panels that form a colourful canopy effect. It’s designed to be lit and enjoyed day and night, and it’s a seriously cool piece to be part of.

Honestly? Isn’t she smashing.

Need a team for complex glass installs?

If you’ve got a project that involves staged work, relocation, or high-visibility public glass, we can help. Send through photos or plans and we’ll recommend the best next step.

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