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Sky Tower

Sky Tower
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Case overview

 

Auckland’s Sky Tower is the centerpiece of the SKYCITY Auckland complex and an iconic tourist attraction in its own right. Thanks to its 365-day operation, adventure activities such as SkyJump and SkyWalk, a 360-degree rotating dining venue, and a premium restaurant by renowned New Zealand chef Peter Gordon, demand for access to the Sky Tower has grown steadily over the past few years.

 

Project nameSky Tower
LocationAuckland, New Zealand
Year completed1997
Modernization completed2015
Height328 m
Building ownerSKYCITY Entertainment Ltd

Key requirements of the project

  • Reduce downtime, as every second of downtime is directly related to lower visitor volumes at this iconic entertainment complex
  • Prioritize eco-efficiency, a vital consideration for SKYCITY as a company strongly focused on protecting the environment

“We wanted to partner with an escalator and elevator provider that really met our business needs and that complements our values in terms of modern technology, energy efficiency and a world-class experience. It was a really easy decision for us to partner with KONE on this project.”


Arron Money

Executive Manager, Capital Development & Facilities at SKYCITY

Results of the modernization

Improved performance and people flow

KONE UltraRope® technology increases the speed of the service elevator and improves people flow throughout the tower.

 

Greater energy efficiency
A substantial reduction in rope weight helps improve energy efficiency.

Automated building sway detection

Building sway detection technology automates elevator speed adjustment, replacing a previously manual process.
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Technology highlights

  • 3 KONE ReGenerate™ 800
  • KONE Destination Control System
  • 1 KONE Long Travel ReGenerate™ service elevator
  • KONE UltraRope® technology
  • KONE ReNova™
  • KONE ReVive™

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