Community & Education projects
Cemeteries – New developments, and many alterations, within several cemeteries around Sydney
Including: Way of the Cross Pavilion and Landscaping Project, Rookwood Cemetery
Our role:
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Structural & civil design and inspections
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Hydraulic design of a new stream and rainwater collection system
Challenges:
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Understanding the specific stakeholder and operational requirements of cemeteries.
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Concealing tanks and equipment underground, and within the landscape
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Achieving the Landscape Architect’s vision for the stream and ponds, with economical equipment and construction methods
Schools – Many alterations and extensions in the Sydney area
Our role:
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Structural & civil design and inspections
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Assessment of existing buildings
Challenges:
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Stringent requirements for fire ratings, disabled access, etc
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Limited public funding
Childcare Centres – Several new facilities in New South Wales, Queensland and the ACT
Our role:
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Structural & civil design and inspections
Challenges:
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Designing very economical structures, given limited government funding
Commemorative Spiritual Structures and Buildings – Alterations to several churches, and a memorial at Darlinghurst, NSW
Our role:
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Structural design and inspections
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Structural assessment of existing buildings
Challenges:
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Understanding the specific stakeholder requirements, and budget limitations in each case
