Southern Hemisphere Proving Grounds (SHPG)

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SHPG covers 400ha of privately owned land open during June, July and August each year with a range of confidential, safe and user friendly testing facilities for efficient, cost effective counter seasonal winter testing.

Security and safety are top priorities for SHPG, each facility is independently secure from any other facility with various security systems in place including; 6ft security fencing enclosing the entire proving ground and many of the test tracks, compulsory identification, prohibited photographical equipment and all staff signing nondisclosure agreements.

Testing is carried out on your privately hired facility open 24/7 which includes a ride and handling track – completely closed for your use only, snow and Ice flats, split mu & gradient ramps all for your individual safe, secure and confidential use at SHPG. Our workshops are located within your secure facility and are well equipped, including a heated office, broadband internet, telephone and fax.

We also have a large 280m diameter snow circle and indoor split mu testing facilities that can be privately booked during your time at SHPG. High Mu testing is also available at SHPG’s private testing facility located 45mins from the proving ground – advanced booking for all of these facilities is advised.

SHPG has a variety of testing facilities to help any test you have, our secure & confidential site is a success. Short, medium and long term bookings are welcomed at SHPG along with multi-year agreements available on request.

Services

Snow Making – we have an extensive snow making system including over 30 guns capable of making large amounts of snow quickly.
Communication – SHPG has high speed internet in all workshops, along with telephone, fax, mobile and RT services available and securely personalised to your company.
Snow compaction & grooming – SHPG has a large range of specialist snow compaction and grooming machinery capable of producing first class industry facilities and testing resources.
Ice preparation – Industry specialist machinery and operators ensure SHPG’s ice facilities are world class and accurately matched your testing requirements.
Secure storage – SHPG has secure storage available for all types of testing equipment - we can store and relocate commercially sensitive equipment until your company arrives.
Support staff – SHPG can also provide labour to your testing programme including experienced tyre changers & support staff.
Testing services – SHPG can also provide fully independent testing services with experienced engineer-evaluators who can accurately and securely run and provide evaluation and development tests in NZ.
Accommodation / Lodging – Our onsite lodge can provide full accommodation and catering requirements for your company whilst testing in NZ.
Catering / Food service – SHPG has full catering services that can provide your company with full breakfast, lunch, dinner and special occasion catering options.
Vehicle rental – SHPG has access to a wide range of rental vehicles – contact us to see if we can source the vehicles you require for your testing. We also have contacts to provide rental fleet vehicles to manage your staff logistics.
First aid / Safety – SHPG has full first aid and emergency staff onsite 24/7 to ensure we maintain a safe and work place for your company.
Logistics / Freight – SHPG can assist in all international freight requirements, please contact us to find out the easiest way to relocate your test equipment & vehicles.
Fuel – SHPG has onsite refuelling including diesel, Petrol 91, 96 and ultra. We can also provide specialist fuels on request.
www.shpg.co.nz/