Mary Thomas Centre

The Mary Thomas Centre was a 1,400m² building deconstructed by TROW through a carefully planned and staged approach that prioritised safety, environmental responsibility and resource recovery. The project involved the progressive deconstruction of the building from the upper levels through to the foundations, with materials assessed throughout the process to identify opportunities for reuse, recycling and recovery.

Before works began, the site was securely established with clearly defined work zones, environmental controls and exclusion areas. Particular care was taken around significant vegetation and sensitive areas surrounding the site, with ongoing monitoring and site management measures in place throughout the project. All works were carried out in accordance with relevant consent conditions, environmental requirements and health and safety standards.

The initial stages focused on the careful removal of non-structural components, allowing materials to be separated and recovered before the main building structure was dismantled. This included the systematic removal of fixtures, fittings and building materials that could be reused or redirected rather than sent to landfill. The structural deconstruction was then completed progressively using specialist plant and equipment, with controls in place to manage dust, noise, vibration and other potential impacts.

Concrete and other structural materials were processed and separated for appropriate recycling and recovery, while remaining materials were directed to approved facilities for responsible disposal. Throughout the project, TROW maintained a strong focus on keeping materials within the circular economy wherever practicable, while ensuring the works were completed safely and with consideration for the surrounding community and environment.

The completed Mary Thomas Centre project demonstrates TROW’s approach to commercial deconstruction, combining controlled building removal with practical resource recovery to reduce waste and maximise the value of materials recovered from the site.

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Detailed items per waste category

   Awataha Marae  |  20 May 2026

58 Akoranga Drive, Northcote, Auckland 0627 

14 other tables were salvaged from the Mary Thomas Centre and donated to Awataha Marae for continued community use today.

Rather than sending usable furniture to landfill, the tables were carefully recovered during the deconstruction process and redirected back into the community, where they can continue to serve local whānau and community events.

  Devonport Community Workshop |  12 May 2026

27 Lake Road, Devonport, Auckland 0624

As part of TROW Group’s ongoing commitment to reuse and resource recovery, two kitchen bench tops salvaged from the Mary Thomas Centre were donated to The Claystore – Devonport Community Workshop for continued community use.

The collaboration and relationship between The Devonport Community Centre  is a cherished one – we made this connection with the awesome team here during other deconstruction works across Devonport in 2025

  Mangere Leisure Centre |  10 May 2026

66R Mascot Avenue, Māngere, Auckland 2022

TROW Group recently donated two sofas recovered from the Mary Thomas Centre to the Māngere Leisure Centre for continued community use.

The sofas will be reused within the community to offer local people of all ages, a place to relax on their new sofas. We look forward to working futher with the beautiful team at the Mangere Leisure Centre, who are doing such amazing things for the community.