Design development and construction of thirty five Seniors Living Units with elevator access, secure basement car parking and storage. The construction is of the highest standard and the design provides an outstanding quality of life outcome for residents. The structure is constructed to enable low life-cycle cost and provide for easy maintenance. The buildings are concrete framed with brick external walls and metal deck roofing and cladding. The interiors are light and provide a comfortable living space whilst being easy to look after.The external works and landscaping create a tranquil atmosphere for senior residents.

Design development and construction of twenty Seniors Living Units in three buildings with elevator access, secure basement car parking and storage.
The project provides a high benchmark for the provision of social housing for seniors in NSW. The construction is of the highest standard and the design provides an outstanding quality of life outcome for residents. The structure is robustly constructed for low life-cycle cost and easy maintenance. The buildings are concrete framed with brick external walls and metal deck roofing and cladding.
The interiors are light and provide a comfortable living space whilst being easy to look after.
The external works and landscaping provides a pleasant living atmosphere for residents.

The redevelopment of Marymead property and facilities included the demolition of existing buildings, new infrastructure and roads, refurbishments to the existing Marymead Centre, construction of a new 3 storey administration office, construction of Care Houses, 84 Independent Living Units, a Community Centre and almost 2km of retaining walls within a 49,488.00 m2 site.

Marymead works to ensure that children, young people and their families, including those who are most vulnerable across Canberra and the surrounding NSW regions, are well supported through their key life transitions and are able to achieve positive life outcomes and live fulfilling productive and happy lives.  

The project involved increasing the capacity of the facility with the addition of 16 bedrooms, dining room, utility rooms and external courtyards.
 
Demolition of existing structures was required to make way for the new extension.  Earthworks involved excavation in rock, and installation of screw piles.  Construction was mostly brick veneer, with elements of structural steel due to the large open areas.
 
All site services were upgraded including, fire hydrants, sprinklers, detection, electrical, gas, hot water, security, nurse call.
 
External works included construction of new footpaths, road widening, retaining walls, fencing and installation of a new stormwater system.
 
The Site Manager communicated effectively with the stakeholders to ensure the ongoing operation of the facility.  Any potential disruptions such as noisy work or connection of services were notified well in advance to avoid any potential impact to the staff or residents.

This renovation and addition project has created a fresh, contemporary design for residents of this aged care facility. Thirty new high care rooms are light-filled spaces, while refurbishment works have reconfigured the facility’s original design to create a new entrance, conference room, staff amenities, hair dressing salon and doctors’ consulting rooms. New laundry, storage and staff facilities enhance the working environment, while the residential care suites have been cleverly sited near common areas to enhance accessibility. A large, north-facing café, dining room and lounge room provide views out to a landscaped pond, decks and stonewall courtyards.

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John James Village provides a tranquil and self-sufficient ‘home away from home’ for patients and their carers in ACT/NSW undergoing treatment for life threatening blood cancers at the
Canberra Hospital. 

The Village includes six purpose designed self-contained accommodation units (one three bedroom, four two-bedroom and one one-bedroom), an administration building, a recreation building and extensively landscaped grounds over approximately 8000 m2 of land. 

The change in levels from the top of the site to the bottom, contributes to the village feel because
each accommodation unit and the communal buildings are all on their own level and they all sit within the natural landscape.

Project Coordination worked with the Foundation to secure industry contributions toward the funding of the project.

 

The Goodwin Residential Aged Care Facility accommodates 108 residents in provides single and double rooms with ensuites, along with the living and recreational facilities that enhance quality of life including cafe-style dining room, comfortable television rooms, exercise area, theatrette and hairdressing salon. 

The building is a three storey structure with roof plant room, a spectacular atrium with feature staircase and four wings of accommodation on each level.

The project was completed to an exceptionally high standard, both internally and externally, and incorporates state of the art services.

INNOVATION

The building was designed and constructed for energy efficiency and minimal maintenance.  The carpet is a tufted vinyl product selected for longevity in an aged care facility, low voc paints were used throughout, and there is a rainwater harvesting and reticulation system.
The building was also designed to be suitable for reconfiguration during the life of the structure.

The new 42 bed low care facility is connected to the existing aged care facility via an internal linkway and includes communal living areas and kitchens for the residents. The building is divided into three secure wings, each separated by a tiled and landscaped courtyards.

The Department of Disability, Housing and Community Services undertook to build 24 Older Persons Accessible Accommodation units.  The project comprised of two attached blocks, each three-storeys high.  A semi-underground security car park is located in the basement of each residence.  A lift as well as stairs service each block.

In order to save time during the project team opted to use post-tensioned conventionally formed concrete decks in lieu of those nominated.  

The scope of works on this project consisted of the construction of a new aged care administration building along with a function centre and basement car park.