Clelands to work on builds for exhibitions

New Plymouth’s Govett-Brewster Art Gallery/Len Lye Centre has joined forces with a well-known Taranaki construction firm to support its exhibitions.

Clelands Construction, who built the Len Lye Centre and are also building the new New Plymouth

airport terminal, will work with the gallery over the next three years on internal builds for exhibitions as well as a creative project each year.

Mike Braggins, Clelands managing director, said the work was already under way. ‘‘Work has already begun, with Clelands having recently built two new walls on the mezzanine floor to support a new exhibition opening

this weekend – Haegue Triple Vita Nestings.’’

Braggins said the gallery was a stunning showcase for New Plymouth and the region and he was proud that they had built it.

‘‘We are keen to assist the gallery team to increase local support, back creative talent and offer our team of professionals to enhance visitors’ experiences at the gallery.’’

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New Plymouth District mayor Neil Holdom said it was great to see another local company get behind the gallery.

‘‘Clelands Construction makes a huge contribution to our district’s economy and we’re absolutely thrilled it will be strengthening its ties with our world-class art gallery which injects around $7.4 million into the economy each year.’’