A Sustainable Vision

Fletcher and the community

Fletcher Building aims for its operations, products and services to have a positive impact on the communities within which we work. A showcase of our interactions with these communities, which are as varied as our operations, is below.

Stramit's flood efforts recognised by Queensland Senator

December, 2011: Queensland senator Sue Boyce has acknowledged Stramit, Tradelink and Fletcher Building for the commitment each company made during the Queensland flood recovery in 2011.

In the December issue of Senator Boyce’s ‘Queensland Line’ newsletter, she collectively thanked a number of ASX-listed companies that had contributed towards the clean-up, specifically mentioning Fletcher Building for going “one step further”.

Through a co-ordinated effort between the St Vincent de Paul Society and Stramit Building Products, roofing materials were provided to a number of homes in flood affected towns free of charge, including a young cane farmer family and an elderly couple in their mid-80’s in Tully.

In a follow up email to Jonathan Ling, Senator Boyce singled out Andrew Miedler at Stramit for being extraordinary in his efforts to assist where possible. “As a Queensland Senator, I am grateful for everything you have done”, she said.

Businesses across the Fletcher Building Group also donated over $AU50,000 to various charities involved with the recovery over and above the donated materials.

Fletcher Building provides funding boost to Christchurch Arts Centre rebuild

December, 2011: A $4 million contribution by Fletcher Building is helping with the rebuild of the Christchurch Arts Centre’s Clock Tower and Great Hall.

When the company looked at the best ways to allocate its $6 million Canterbury contribution, it was interested in using a large part on the restoration of an iconic Christchurch building.

“The Arts Centre project will return a much loved landmark to the city and should prove a huge boost for the people of Christchurch”, said Jonathan Ling, after the announcement was made in December.

The Clock Tower and the Great Hall are two of the most significant buildings within the Arts Centre’s 23-building complex and were constructed in the 19th century (completed 1877 and 1882 respectively).

Rebuilding began in December and is expected to take three years to complete. While insurance covers the majority of the $35 million job, other contributors who join Fletcher Building in assisting with the shortfall are the Canterbury Earthquake Heritage Building Fund and the Aotearoa Foundation.