University of Wollongong Molecular & Life Sciences Building

Design and construction of a Molecular and Life Sciences building up to five storeys at the University of Wollongong, Wollongong campus, comprising of:

  • Site excavation and establishment works;
  • Office and administration areas;
  • meeting and conference rooms;
  • Research and chemistry laboratories;
  • Animal house;
  • Astronomy and chemistry roof platform with rooftop mechanical plant.

The MLS project also consists of the:

  • Construction of single pedestrian bridge between the MLS building and the adjoining IHMRI (building 32);
  • Reconfiguration of the eastern portion of existing P7 car parking to accommodate 13 accessible car parking spaces; Construction and augmentation of associated infrastructure services including a stormwater management, electricity substation and telecommunications;
  • Landscape and public domain works including leaning spaces, gathering spaces, gardens and the planting of new vegetation including 12 advanced plants and accessible paths; and
  • Installation of building identification signage, on the eastern and western facades of the lit overrun.

Client: University of Wollongong
Architect: Jacobs Engineering Sydney
Delivery Form: D&C
Location: Wollongong, NSW
Value: $57m
Completion date: January 2020

Far North Coast Schools Stage 2

The Far North Coast Schools Stage 2 project comprises of upgrades and redevelopment of two existing schools in Kingscliff to provide the latest education facilities and cater to the growing local community.

The Kingscliff Public School works comprise of:

  • New future focused learning spaces;
  • An extended school hall with a new student canteen;
  • A new library;
  • New administration and staff facilities;
  • A variety of outdoor spaces;
  • Upgraded appealing and practical street entry.

 

The Kingscliff High School works include:

  • Future focused learning environments;
  • A new library;
  • New senior learning environment;
  • Refurbished hospitality teaching facilities;
  • New creative and performing arts building;
  • Purpose-built sports pavilion.

Client: School Infrastructure NSW
Architect: SJB Architects
Delivery Form: Design & Construction
Location: Kingscliff, NSW
Value: $45m
Completion date: June 2023

Western Building, University of Wollongong

Design & construction of a 10,707m2 University Teaching Space for the University of Wollongong. The project will accommodate the diverse functions of The Arts English & Media (TAEM) school & the Health & Society (HAS) school & School of Geography & Sustainable Communities (SGSC) into a collaborative & engaging hub that will support the ambitions of the next generation of research & learning to create Social Sciences (SOC) & Law, Humanities & Arts (LHA)

The new Arts & Social Sciences building will consist of:

  • 4 storey building across 2 wings;
  • 2 theatre spaces, rehearsal room, music studios & video production rooms;
  • Administration & staff office areas;
  • Collaborative learning spaces & outdoor learning spaces;
  • Ergonomics & WHS labs & digital & simulation labs; and
  • 13 bicycle spaces, 64 bicycle lockers & 4 end-of-trip facilities.

Client: University of Wollongong
Architect: Hassell
Delivery Form: D&C
Location: Wollongong, NSW
Value: $62m
Completion date: April 2020

Jordan Springs Public School

The construction of Jordan Springs Public School is a component of the School Infrastructure NSW Pilot Program to deliver permanent schools across NSW in response to projected growth in student population.

The Jordan Springs Public School consists of:

  • 64 Prefabricated Modules
  • 27 flexible learning spaces, including specialist learning spaces for up to 600 students;
  • Library with Timber Amphitheatre Seating and Hall Space;
  • Administrative and staff facilities;
  • Covered outdoor learning areas (COLAs);
  • Canteen and External Works;
  • Landscaping and Site Infrastructure

Client: School Infrastructure NSW
Architect: Group GSA
Delivery Form: DD&C
Location: Jordan Springs, NSW
Value: $46m
Operational From: July 2020

Alexandria Park Community School

The redevelopment of Alexandria Park Community School will involve the demolition of the existing school and construction of a new school suitable for 1,000 primary and 1,200 secondary students.

The new construction will include:

  • Multiple school buildings up to 5 storeys, including classroom home bases, collaborative and specialists learning spaces/hubs and learning support spaces, offices for teachers and administration staff, a sports hall, library, and student canteen.
  • Construction of 2 outdoor sports courts and an all-weather, all-purpose synthetic sports field.
  • Construction of informal play spaces and a Covered Outdoor Learning Space (COLA).
  • Site landscaping including green links, community garden, open space areas and rooftop play spaces.
  • On-site car parking and associated vehicular access point off Belmont Street.
  • Ancillary infrastructure and utilities.

Client: NSW Department of Education
Architect: Tanner Kibble Denton (TKD)
Delivery Form: Design and Construct
Location: Alexandria, NSW
Value: $103m
Completion date: December 2021

CCCSRI Fit Out

The Central Coast Clinical School and Research Institute (CCCSRI) occupies Building A of Gosford Hospital Health and Wellbeing Precinct, which was built and completed by RCC in June 2020. This state-of-the-art facility is a partnership facility between the University of Newcastle and the Central Coast Local Health District, providing numerous benefits to the community and surrounding region.

The fit out scope comprises 7,250m² net lettable area, spanning six storeys from level 6 to level 11, including installation of supplementary services. The adjacent Gosford Hospital campus remained in full and continuous operation throughout the course of works.

Client: University of Newcastle
Architect: Design Inc
Delivery Form: Construct Only
Location: Gosford, NSW
Value: $21m
Completion date: May 2021

Armidale Secondary College

The Armidale Secondary College project includes the demolition of Duval High School and Armidale High School to make way for construction of the new state-of-the-art high school for 1580 students. The new school consists of 79 teaching/learning spaces, specialist learning spaces, re-purposing of existing heritage building, new gym and sports courts, COLA, administration facilities, multi-purpose 1000-seat performing arts centre for education & community use, car parking, indigenous garden and wetlands walk.

Client: School Infrastructure NSW
Architect: NBRS Partners
Delivery Form: DD&C
Location: Armidale, NSW
Value: $96m
Completion date: October 2020

Farrer Memorial Agricultural High School

Farrer Memorial Agricultural High School is an exclusive agricultural boarding school situated on a 500-acre farm on the outskirts of Tamworth. D&C works included construction of new specialised Technology and Applied Sciences (TAS) building, housing metalwork / woodwork facilities, teaching spaces, new adjacent carpark, new access road leading to adjacent farm located on-campus and external lift providing access to existing building.

Additional works included refurbishment of existing classrooms and dormitories, and new common space and new sick-bay.

Client: NSW Department of Education
Architect: NBRS Partners
Delivery Form: Design & Construction
Location: Tamworth, NSW
Value: $10m
Completion date: February 2019

Moree East Public School

Demolition of existing learning spaces and construction of eight new classroom buildings, as well as refurbishment to existing learning areas. RCC also managed the internal fit-out of new teaching spaces, with classrooms fitted with all-new state-of-the-art technology (interactive TVs, smartboards). Project undertaken in operating school environment, with special consideration around safety of students and staff, and ensure minimal disruption to student learning.

Client: NSW Department of Education
Architect: DWP Architects
Delivery Form: Construct Only
Location: Moree, NSW
Value: $14m
Completion date: November 2016

Scone Grammar School

Design & Construction delivery of a new two-storey teaching, learning and administration hub, including facilities to enhance the technology focus of this school, commercial kitchens, and onsite industrial workshop.

Client: St Lukes Scone Grammar School Council
Architect: Gardner Wetherill & Associates
Delivery Form: Design & Construct
Location: Scone, NSW
Value: $3m
Completion date: August 2016