A $46 million landmark redevelopment project.

The $46 million Northern Beaches Business Park redevelopment is now complete – an iconic site that marks the fourth project delivered in partnership with EG Funds.

This destination experience will house a range of recreational activities, including a dedicated learn-to-swim school Carlile Swimming, Bounce Trampoline Park and Precision Golf – Australia’s largest indoor golfing facility.

The redevelopment project has been one of the largest in the Northern Beaches in recent years, with the important social infrastructure encompassing 11 warehouse units across two buildings. The 37,000sqm site is a key landmark providing space for a diverse range of local businesses to drive employment opportunities for residents and inject into Northern Beaches economy.

Working closely with dedicated consultants, RCC delivered:

• Building 1: 5,747m2 of high clearance structural steel portal frame warehouse divided into 2 tenancies, including 400m2 of mezzanine offices.
• Building 2: 11,361 m2 high clearance structural steel portal frame warehouse units divided into 9 tenancies, including 1,350m2 of mezzanine offices.

The revitalisation project was carefully executed to encapsulate important heritage elements, including the preservation of the heritage-listed 44m Roche headquarters. RCC conserved all mature landscaping and native trees, which have been an iconic feature of the precinct since the 1960s. In addition to this, Building 1 and 2’s structural steel was upgraded to cater for state-of-the-art solar panels on the roof.

Roger Parker, Joint Managing Director of EG, said, “Thank you to our delivery partners who remained committed to sustainably delivering one of the largest redevelopment projects within the Northern Beaches.”

Part of our award-winning culture.  

RCC is committed to the ongoing development of our people. As testament to this, we recently celebrated the launch of our Mentor Program, which forms part of our Grow Our Own strategy. 

More than 60 mentees and mentors from across the organisation met to mark the beginning of this important workplace initiative. Jimmy McNiven, Employee Experience and Capability Manager, explained the importance of fostering collaboration and enabling growth amongst the RCC team, “Mentoring is a development relationship between two people of differing experience. Growth and development are achieved through the transfer of knowledge, experiences and skills as well as both personal and professional insights. Through mentoring, the aim is to build the potential of our people within RCC.” 

Attendees mingled and connected with their peers, discussing their professional goals and aspirations as well as identifying areas for personal development. Throughout the program, mentees will gain insights from a more senior member on the business in a specific area of interest while expanding their network across the company.  

RCC’s award-winning culture truly sets us apart from the rest – we look forward to watching participants reaching their full potential through curiosity and collaboration.  

Building on a meaningful partnership with the Property Industry Foundation.  

Wet weather couldn’t dampen Team RCC’s spirits, with 90 participants from the property and construction industry coming together to sleep rough at Centennial Park in support of the Property Industry Foundation (PIF)’s SleepOut.  

In our second consecutive year as Gold Donor, and inaugural year as Primary Sponsor for the event, we are committed to championing this vital initiative – one which directly relates to our vision of building a shared legacy. It’s incredibly important we actively support the Foundation’s endeavours, even more so given Sydney is in the midst of a housing and accommodation crisis which is anticipated to accelerate in 2024. 

We would like to acknowledge the fundraising efforts of Jesse Moss, Project Manager, who was the second highest individual fundraiser with an impressive $5,212 raised! 

We would also like to thank our incredible donors – without their generous support, the success of this fundraising initiative would not be possible.  

This event was a wonderful opportunity for our future leaders to network with their peers, while raising vital funds that go towards PIF refurbishment projects such as the Jannawi Family Centre, Summer Hill, Girls and Boys Brigade Surry Hills and Redfern’s Jarjum College.   

Innovation and sustainability reach new heights at this new art museum experience.

The Art Gallery of New South Wales’ new Sydney Modern building has won a 2023 National Award for Public Architecture presented by the Australian Institute of Architects.

RCC worked with the design architects SANAA, executive architects Architectus, the Art Gallery and Infrastructure NSW to deliver this exceptional project in one of the world’s most beautiful cultural precincts. Inside the building – a series of art pavilions that cascade down the challenging site – the spatial complexity of SANAA’s design is evident. ‘Floors and ceilings swoop and fall, revealing views to the park and the harbour as well as other parts of the building,’ the award citation noted.

A key element of the design was the industry-leading sustainable features that achieved a 6-star Green Star design rating, the first for an Australian art museum. Among the highlights the RCC team delivered was more than 8,000sqm of green roof and landscaped areas and the installation of 735 solar panels covering close to 1,500sqm of roof space.

The adaptive re-use of two World War II naval oil tanks was an intricate and unique component of the development, with one of the decommissioned tanks being transformed into a spectacular art space. The scale, structure and acoustics of the 2,200sqm Tank gallery are remarkable.

RCC’s project team delivered innovative solutions to realise this significant piece of public infrastructure – one which will contribute to Sydney’s arts and cultural life for generations to come. Congratulations to the global team of collaborators who helped bring this new art museum experience to life.

The building was awarded the prestigious Sulman Medal for Public Architecture by the AIA (NSW) earlier this year.

Critical social infrastructure due for completion by late 2025.

Works will soon commence on the Gunnedah Hospital Redevelopment project – this critical social infrastructure will enhance healthcare services and facilities for the Hunter New England community and beyond.

In partnership with Health Infrastructure and the Hunter New England Health District, RCC will deliver the Early Works and ECI package. Works include a new single level hospital building encompassing an inpatient unit, expanded emergency department and modern birthing and maternity suites.

Additionally, a new main entry and reception will be created through the refurbishment of the former community health entry.

Minister for Regional Health Ryan Park said, “All hospital services will continue to operate onsite during construction, which follows significant planning and design work by the project team, in collaboration with staff, stakeholders and the community.”

An Arts Working Group has been established to ensure the new hospital is a welcoming environment that reflects the heritage and culture of the region.

Main works construction is expected to be completed by late 2025. For more information visit Gunnedah Hospital redevelopment.

Raising vital funds for youth homelessness.  

Team RCC will sleep rough for one night at Centennial Park in support of the Property Industry Foundation (PIF)’s  SleepOut. As our second consecutive year as Gold Donor, we are committed to championing this vital initiative which aims to provide housing for the homeless youth 

Grant D’Arcy, General Manager – Sydney and Major Project at Richard Crookes Constructions, emphasised the significance of partnering with organisations in our operational areas. He commented, “By supporting our charity partners, our people have the opportunity to contribute to local communities. Together, we are cultivating a positive shared legacy that fills us with pride.” 

Every night, thousands of young Australians go without a safe and secure place to sleep. All funds raised at SleepOut go towards recent PIF refurbishment projects such as the Jannawi Family Centre, Summer Hill, Girls and Boys Brigade Surry Hills and Redfern’s Jarjum College.  

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