Category: Australia
West Connex M4 East
The M4 Motorway, connecting the Western Suburbs to the surrounding city suburbs, is currently underway, extending the tunnels between Homebush, Concord and Haberfield. The extension will create more space on the motorway and make travel more efficient for those who have previously used this motorway, as well as for those who continue to use it. With 6.5km of underground and above ground work, the project is expected to reach completion in 2020.
Scope of Work:
- Sanitary Service
- Storm Water Service
- Hot and Cold-Water Service
- Fire Hydrant Service
- Trade Waste Service
- Hose Reel Service
Adina Hotel
The Adina apartment Hotel is a refurbishment of an old existing heritage listed building. previously a bank : in the heart of Brisbane city.
This project entailed a full refurbishment of the existing 10 levels and an addition of another 4 new levels to total 220 studio and apartment rooms, Indoor Pool, Gymnasium. Restaurants and Bars.
Scope of Work:
- Hydraulic Services
Inpex, Ichthys Onshore LNG Facilities Project – TMP-1 (D&C)
Axis Plumbing NT on behalf of Leighton Contractors undertook the Design and construct of the TMP-1 Project.
This included:
Sewer Rising Mains:
Supply & installation of big bore HDPE throughout the site with 14 Pump Stations connecting to the WWTP.
Sewer Outfall:
Supply & installation of 160mm HDPE PN20 in ground from the WWTP. Once it reaches the shoreline the pipe work is supported on specially design concrete anchor blokes to cater for the climate. This then dischargers into the Harbour (600mtrs offshore) through specially designed diffuser system.
Domestic water:
Supply & installation of small to big bore HDPE throughout the site. All relevant valves, tanks with Altitude valves, Containerized UV & VSD pumps.
Fire Service.
Supply & installation of big bore HDPE PN20 throughout the Contractors area & the warehouse. Including Hydrants & FHR, Fire storage tanks, and Containerized Electric/Diesel fire pumps.
Sanitary Sewer:
Supply & installation of sanitary stacks to all ablution/contractors areas around site.
Single Leap II RMC & ADFA ACT Defence Housing Project
Axis Plumbing on Behalf of Watpac undertook the hydraulic services on the Single leap II defence housing project, the project consisted of 7 precinct Buildings on ADFA consisting of 80 Units and 33 Units over 2 precinct Buildings
Key Hydraulic Components on Single Leap II:
- Design & Construct contract
- IEW Infrastructure upgrade works.
- Solar Heating
- Fire Supply
- Rainwater Re-use
HMAS Harman Mechanical piping
Axis Plumbing on Behalf of fredon Air pty ltd undertook mechanical piping works on the HMAS Harman project ACT . The mechanical piping of these works included, New Plant room, Data Hall cooling , chilled water storage tank pipework
The project was completed in a very short time frame with regards to the amount and size of services installed. The overall duration just under 9 months in which time Axis installed in excess of 3.5 kilometres of pipe ranging in size from 15mm diameter up to 350mm diameter and peaking at a total labour force of 55 men. The project was unconventional in its sequencing which placed pressure on time frames and meant that prefabrication was pivotal to the delivery and success of the installation.
Key Mechanical components on HMAS Harman Mechanical Pipe-wok projectt:
- Chilled pipe work
- Heating water pipework
- Large Bore spiral copper installation
ADFA redevelopment Mechanical piping
Axis Plumbing on Behalf of Climatech pty ltd are undertaking mechanical piping works on the redevelopment project on the ADFA defence campus ACT . The mechanical piping of these works include, Plant room upgrade, replace existing pipe work , new equipment connections
Key Mechanical components on ADFA redevelopment:
- Chilled pipe work
- Side stream filtration piping
- Condensing water pipework
- Heating water pipework
- Refrigeration piping
121 Marcus Clarke Commercial Building ACT
Axis Plumbing on Behalf of Baulderstone undertook the hydraulic services on 121 mcs commercial building , The project consisted of 12 storey office space , 4 level underground car park
Key Hydraulic Components on 121 MCS project:
- Design & Construct contract
- Rainwater harvesting
- Syphonic Design and construct component
4 National Ct Barton ACT
Axis Plumbing on Behalf of lend lease undertook the hydraulic services on the 4 National ct Barton project , The project consisted of two 6 storey office spaces , 4 level underground car parks, and plant rooms .
Key Hydraulic Components on 4 national ct Barton:
- Civil Stormwater Works : Detention Tanks ,Perimeter civil stormwater and Gross pollution traps
- Rainwater Harvest : Syfonic system harvesting roof rainwater to collection tank consisting of 100,000ltr Stainless Steel panel
Project Tenancy’s:
- Austrac
- ADG Fit Out
- Creche
Karratha Health Campus
Axis WA on behalf of Multiplex Construction undertook the completion of the Hydraulic and Fire services.
Curtin University Student Accommodation
Axis WA on behalf of Probuild Construction undertook the completion of the Hydraulic Services to Curtin University Student Accommodation in Perth West Australia.
Forrestfield Airport Link
Axis WA on behalf of Salini Impregilo S.P.A & NRW Pty Ltd undertook the Airport link train stations in providing the Hydraulic and Fire Services.
Next DC Date Centre – East Perth
Axis WA on behalf of Multiplex Construction undertook the Hydraulic, Civil & Mechanical Services at Next DC Date Centre at 11 Newcastle St, Perth WA.
Edith Cowan University
Axis WA on behalf of Multiplex Constructions undertook the completion of the Hydraulic & Medical Gas services.
Narrogin Health Service
Axis WA on behalf of Cockram Construction undertook the completion of Hydraulic Services refurbishment and new buildings.
King Square – Fremantle
Axis WA on behalf of Probuild Construction provides Hydraulic services for King Square – Fremantle Office Building and Food Tenancies.
University of West Australia
Axis WA on behalf of Fredon Air Construction undertook the completion of the Mechanical Services – Pipe installation on this project.
Raine Square
Axis WA on behalf of Probuild Constructions and MPM Williams Joint Venture undertook the Hydraulic Services and Mechanical Piping on the Raine Square office tower, retail precinct and heritage listed buildings.
Fiona Stanley Hospital
Axis WA on behalf of Brookfield Multiplex undertook a wide range of services on the new Fiona Stanley Hospital. These services include Hydraulic, Mechanical Piping and Medical Gas Piping to various buildings, including the following:
Building A – Educational Teaching Block
Building B – Main Hospital
Building D – Mental Health Building
Building E – Administration
Building R – Mental Health
Building Y – Central Energy Plant
WA Institute of Medical Research Building
Enex 100 (100 St Georges Terrace)
Axis WA on behalf of Desair Hastie Joint Venture undertook the Mechancial Pipework package which included but not limited to chilled, heating and condenser water on the office tower and retail precinct at 100 St Georges Terrace; affectionately known as Enex 100.
Currie Hall – University of WA Student Accommodation
Axis WA on behalf of Probuild Constructions undertook the completion of the Hydraulic Services to Building B and C on the new Currie Hall student accommodation buildings.
The timeframe coupled with taking over the project from a previous contractor made the project slightly more challenging than normal.
Carousel Shopping Centre
Axis WA on behalf of BurkeAir undertook the Mechanical Pipework for the chiller and pipework upgrade to the prestigious Westfield Carousel Shopping Centre, this being the first commercial property in WA to have chillers in series.
A tight time frame of four months to complete all works, with at peak, 29 employees on the project and it was finished 3 weeks ahead of programme.
Melbourne Connect
Project Description
Melbourne’s new innovation precinct, Melbourne Connect, is set to drive social and economic transformation, and create a progressive future for the University of Melbourne, its students and broader community.
Delivering a dynamic blend of uses – Melbourne School of Engineering, student accommodation, lab/research space, commercial, childcare, and a flagship Science Gallery – Melbourne Connect will create a vibrant hub where staff, students, researchers, businesses and start-up companies will come together to tackle major societal challenges, such as food security, changing technologies and urbanisation.
The precinct of 75,800m2 (GFA) is formed by three separate buildings, with the school of engineering and industry spaces connected by a ‘superfloor’ event and collaboration space above ground structure (with open space at its heart) and a precinct wide basement substructure.
Project Summary
- 40-50% estimated energy consumption and associated greenhouse gas emissions reductions
- 3 buildings (10, 5 and 13 storeys) united by the ‘superfloor’ structure
- 3,000 direct jobs including 2,500 job in commercial and scientific industries
Monash Hospital Emergency – Extension
Project Description
The Victorian Government has invested $76.3 million in the Monash Medical Centre emergency department expansion and traffic improvement project.
The redevelopment will also improve access for ambulances arriving at emergency, meaning patients will get the vital care they need faster, and address traffic and congestion concerns making it safer and more efficient.
The expansion will also create a dedicated kids-only emergency area. This area is designed to provide children with a private, calm and compassionate environment and to help meet increasing demand for pediatric emergency care.
An additional 24 emergency department beds and an extra 10 short-stay beds for patients who need extended observation and care will be added.
A new Alcohol and Other Drug and Mental Health Hub will include a separate 24-hour, short-stay unit to treat people with mental health or alcohol and other drug problems in times of urgent need. It is one of six hubs being delivered across the state.
C7 Aurecon Building
Axis Plumbing on Behalf of Lendlease undertook the hydraulic services on the C7 Aurecon Building in Docklands Victoria.
This project included one basement carpark level, Ground floor retail tenancies and 8 levels of office space. Works undertaken were for the base building and integrated fit out, all to Greenstar and NGERS requirements. Buildings services installed included – sanitary waste/vents, greasy waste/vent, hot/cold water reticulation, rainwater harvesting plant/reticulation, stormwater drainage, gas service, fire hydrant/hosereel service, fixtures and tapware.
Westfield Carindale shopping centre
Westfield Carindale was a 2 stage major refurbishment and addition to the existing shopping centre which all took place over a period of 22 months. This consisted of the relocation of the major retailers, such as Woolworths, Coles Target and Kmart, as well as the Carindale Hotel, and an additional 110 retail tenancies, all situated in a brand new modern 5 star green star designed building.
Green Square North Tower
Green Square North Tower consisted of approximately 24,000 m2 of office space over 12 levels and 600m2 of retail space. Axis Plumbing Qld provided a 6 Star Green star Hydraulics Design and upon completion the building was acknowledge by the Green Council.
Gatton Prison
Axis Plumbing on Behalf of Baulderstone undertook the hydraulic services on the The Southern Queensland Correctional Precinct (Gatton SQCP) 300-bed prison, including two secure accommodation cell block units to accommodate the 104 high security prisoners, and nine residential accommodation blocks to accommodate the remaining 196 prisoners.
Other buildings constructed within the secure centre include administration, kitchen, laundry, workshops, bulk store and medical centre. Located outside the perimeter of the correctional centre are a visitor processing building, staff amenities and training facility, dog squad building and a number of central facilities buildings for services such as energy and wastewater treatment. This was also to be the first correctional centre to implement sustainable practices across the design, construction and operational phases of the project.
ABC Brisbane Accommodation Project
ABC decided to amalgamate all of their separate offices locate all over Brisbane to the one new building designed to accommodate every facet of their organisation.
This consisted of TV and Radio broadcasting, post production facilities, A full size orchestra rehearsal Hall, music practice studios and large open plan office space.
Axis Plumbing were responsible for a 6 Star Green star full design ,with a rainwater storage and re-use system to facilitate maximum water conservation.
UNSW Student Accommodation
Axis Plumbing on Behalf of Brookfield Multiplex undertook the hydraulic services for the UNSW Student accommodation.
The project included 399 bed rooms with more than 371 kitchens and bathrooms as well as a basement level car park spread over two buildings. University Terraces comprises two separate seven level buildings providing 371 self-contained apartments for undergraduate and postgraduate students with many featuring balconies to help maximize natural light to living spaces.
Royal Randwick Racecourse
Axis Plumbing on Behalf of Brookfield Multiplex undertook the hydraulic services on the redevelopment of Randwick Racecourse. A world-class six-level grandstand and surrounding facilities that have increased the venue’s capacity to provide flexible spaces that can be used for both racing and non-race day events. The venue spans more than 200 acres with 15 unique indoor and outdoor spaces, which allows the racecourse to cater for conference events, exhibitions, trade shows, dinners and corporate days.
The luxury racecourse offers a spectacular setting with a unique backdrop of trackside and cityscape views, high-class cuisine prepared by award-winning kitchens, free parking and state of the art technology.
