Shaping Australia: Issue16 – General Edition

60 Celebrating 60 Years of

Shaping Australia

ShapingA Meinhardt Australia Magazine

16issue

March 2015

www.practicalimagination.info

We are celebrating our 60th birthday at Meinhardt this year.

A lot has changed over the years since our inception in Melbourne back in 1955. We have expanded our service offering, we operate in more market sectors than ever before and we have opened more than 40 offices worldwide, including most recently Phnom Penh in Cambodia.

But one thing that hasn’t changed is the way we conduct business. And it is the reason that clients keep coming back to us.

Our clients tell us that they appreciate dealing with our personable, approachable staff who provide them with clever, practical ideas and solutions which save time, money and provide better project outcomes.

Delivering new ideas that work, or as we call it Practical Imagination, is now firmly embedded in the Meinhardt ethos and culture. And it is what you will continue to get when you come to us.

This issue again highlight some of our clever thinking and these new ideas in practice.

Denis Young, Managing Director – Australia [email protected]

Message From The TopWelcome to the 2015 Edition of Shaping Australia.

SHAPING | GENERAL EDITION–MARCH 2015

01 | INTRODUCTION

Events

03. Meinhardt Turns 60 Birthday celebrations in 2015

13. imagin8 The seminar series for new ideas that work

15. Urban Taskforce A Plan for Growing Sydney

New Ideas

27. General News Awards and appointments

05. A More Efficient Air-Conditioning Solution for Tall Buildings New technology, new appointments

08. How Engineers Can Help Universities Solve Land Shortage Issues Conversion or vertical expansion?

Picture Features

19. Abode318 Melbourne, latest residential icon

21. Aldinga Children’s Centre “The best” in South Australia

Case Studies

23. The Unique Structural Solution That Meets 3 Briefs The dawn of a new era for Pakenham Racing Club

18. Eaglehawk Landfill Timelapse video

25. The New Whyalla Airport Helping the future growth of South Australia

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Contents


60 yearsTo celebrate Meinhardt’s 60th anniversary, we share with you an iconic project that has helped shape Australian cities from each decade past.

60’s

70’s

Riverstone Abattoir, Sydney

Nauru House, Melbourne

Royal Exhibition Building, Melbourne

50’s


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90’s

80’s

00’s

Wind Testing Rialto Towers, Melbourne

World Square, Sydney

Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital, Brisbane

10’s568 Collins Street, Melbourne

Flagstone City, Gold Coast

Beyond…


• As you build taller you have to contend with variance in ambient temperature and wind which is a particular issue when you exceed 60 storeys.

• With air-conditioning typically accounting for 30 per cent of a building’s energy consumption, by simple virtue of their size, tall buildings use a lot of energy.

• With saleable floor space being crucial for development business cases to stack up, developers don’t want large areas of plant wasting space, yet buyers won’t accept anything but the best internal environment.

Glen Pederick Discipline Leader – Building Services [email protected]

A More Efficient Air-Con Solution for Tall BuildingsAir-conditioning for tall buildings can be a challenge for a number of reasons.

Photo: David Wolf


05 | NEW IDEAS

Variable Refrigerant Flow

Variable Refrigerant Flow.

Intermediate plant level

approx. 30th �oor

Hybrid Variable Refrigerant Flow

Closed circuit cooler on top of roof building.

Water cooled variable refrigerant �ow plant on every �oor located in service cupboards.

Traditional

Typical water cooled air-conditioning to each apartment.

Cooling tower or chiller on top of roof building.

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Outdoor condenser units on balcony

Indoor airconditioning

unit.

I f you look at how high-rise apartment living has developed over the years, while heating systems would be included historically air-conditioning was not

a standard fixture. As our climate has started to change and the demands of building users have increased, the expectation is for both heating and cooling. This is far more efficient to do as a single system.

Traditionally, there have been three main approaches:• A central four pipe water system which consists of air

cooled chillers and boilers to serve indoor fan coil units located within each apartment.

• A central water cooled system which consists of cooling towers and boilers to serve water sourced heat pumps fan coil units located within each unit.

• Split air cooled air conditioners with outdoor condensers mounted on the balcony of each unit.

The Pros and Cons of Traditional SystemsFour Pipe System The central four piped system air conditioning is the one of the most energy efficient systems available. However, it is also the most expensive system to install. Water metering devices will be required to measure energy consumption to each unit and billed via the body corporate which has additional cost and complexity.

Water Cooled System The running cost of the water cooled central system will be charged to each unit and the indoor unit running cost will be charged through the individual unit electricity retailer. A cooling tower on the top of the tower, however, does have the potential to be noisy, which is not ideal if you are locating expensive penthouses there.

Water sourced heat pump AC systems within the apartments themselves also are noisy and are rather bulky pieces of equipment which reduce the floor to ceiling height within the units.

There are also potential issues with legionella outbreak; it is critical to get the chemical treatment right at the start and then maintain it adequately throughout its service life.

Single Split Units This is the budget option, which is low cost to install.

It also gives tenants more control over their apartment environment and billing is individual for each apartment.

However, these units can be noisy and visually unappealing, located on the balcony. They compromise your already

“ As our climate has started to change and the demands of building users have increased, the expectation is for both heating and cooling.”

Images Left to right: 1. Hong Kong High-Rise Apartment2. Traditional Air-Con System3. Variable Flow Systems


Watercooled VRF in services cupboard.

Building core.Other services zone.

Typical Floorplate

Case Sudy: VRF vs Hybrid

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limited external space and have the tendency to cause noise and uncomfortable balcony environment.

They also struggle to operate effectively when located especially at greater building heights.

From an energy perspective, having lots of smaller units is not very efficient, and the more apartments and the higher you go, the more you are compromising energy usage.

New TechnologyNow there are two alternatives beginning to change the way we look at air-conditioning solutions for tall buildings.

Variable refrigerant flow (VRF) air conditioning units are effectively central air cooled outdoor condenser units serving multiple indoor air conditioning units.

There are also hybrid systems consisting of a closed circuit cooler connected to water cooled variable refrigerant condenser units serving multiple indoor air conditioning units.

The Pros and Cons of New TechnologyVRF Variable refrigerant flow air conditioning is more energy efficient than the water cooled heat pump air conditioning system and have the option for heat recovery between the indoor air conditioning units.

The system does allow long runs of refrigerant pipework, but the maximum that this system can services is approximately 15 floors, which means an intermediate plant level is required around every 30 floors

As it is air-cooled, the condenser units on the intermediate floors need to sit on the perimeter of the building to discharge hot air. This means you potentially lose a whole floor of building to plant.

Hybrid This system negates the need for intermediate plant floors as condenser water can easily service 60-plus storeys

These water-cooled units are small and can sit on every floor or every other floor, if required, in a simple service cabinet, saving space and giving the plant floor back.

They then feed into indoor air conditioning units within the individual units via refrigerant pipework. This system could provide double heat recovery from both the water loop and refrigerant proving it to be very energy efficient.

VRF vs. Hybrid: A Desktop Study We conducted a desktop study on a typical 60-storey building and a typical floor plate of 1,000 square metres.

Giving a conservative estimate, utilising the hybrid system saved at least 600 square metres per floor for saleable space with $10 million worth of value for the developer on top of the energy savings; a better air conditioning system offering increased perceived unit value and internal environment benefits gained for the unit owners.


07 | NEW IDEAS

Established University campuses located in Australia’s population centres

are finding that land available for expansion and growth is becoming

increasingly difficult to acquire, as population centres have grown around

campuses initially set up on the fringes of these centres.

How Engineers Can Help Universities Solve Land Shortage Issues

Rennie DarmaninDiscipline Leader–[email protected]


SHAPING | TALL BUILDINGS - NOV 2014

W ith adjacent land usually available at a premium the capital costs for new developments often have to include the costs

associated with land purchase, site decontamination and modification or conversion of existing building stock.

An alternative approach is to maximize the potential of existing land owned by the University by carrying out vertical expansion of existing building stock.

This article provides an overview of the key issues that need to be considered when assessing conversion or vertical expansion of an existing building.

For both options, a staged feasibility study approach, incorporating risk mitigation strategies for both time and cost control is recommended.

Conversion of an Existing Building

Issues to consider:• Planning considerations – If the external appearance

of the building is unaffected, planning constraints are unlikely to be an issue, although any change of use has to be consistent with the local zoning laws.

• Age of the Structure – The older a building is, the closer it potentially is to the end of its design life.

• Form of Construction – Older buildings incorporate loadbearing masonry walls, whilst newer buildings use frames of concrete and/or steel. This form of construction will impact the viability of internal replanning of new spaces.

• History of Past Renovations – Buildings which have undergone numerous stages of renovations can be inflexible to further modification, particularly ifc the original building form has been significantly altered.

• Original Intended Design Use – Some buildings may have been originally intended for residential use and consequently not be designed for the higher loads mandated for commercial or institutional uses.

• Compliance with the current Building Code of Australia – Design actions on structures resulting from Earthquake and Wind loads have progressively been increased over the last 50 years. Altering too much of a building may invoke the statutory requirement to bring the existing building to full compliance with all existing Australian Standards.

In terms of structural possibilities for converting existing buildings, there is a variety of solutions, each with its own advantages and disadvantages.• Increasing the load capacity of the existing building by:

— Carbon fibre wrapping existing columns

“Whilst limited documentation was available, extensive site survey of the existing structure was carried out to enable detailed new services reticulation to be coordinated with the existing structure, with three different existing beam grid layouts.”


09 | NEW IDEAS

— Adding steel “joists” and “bearers” to floors. — Adding compression ties to vertical elements to

increase resistance to lateral loads — Post-installed masonry reinforcement — Ground improvement using Pressure Injection — If existing documentation is available, refined

analysis of the structure and founding material may unlock potential existing capacity.

• Minimise structural demolition and construction works to avoid triggering a regulatory code compliance update.

• Strategic use of existing loading capacity – for example Heavy Rooms (Lecture Theatres) located over columns and beams; and Light Rooms (Toilets) located mid span between columns.

Key recommendations for a staged feasibility study approach are:• Prior to purchase, undertake a due diligence condition

assessment of the existing building infrastructure to identify the form of the existing structure and the cost for any rectifications that may be required as a minimum.

• Try and obtain any or all existing documentation. This information is worth its weight in gold! Document searches at local council offices can uncover valuable data.

• Research the building’s past. If it has already had many different uses it may have be modified one too many times.

• Look for office buildings and warehouses first, as they have a design load capacity similar or close to educational facility requirements.

The Melbourne Oral Health Training and Education Centre, for the University of Melbourne, for example, saw the major upgrade and refurbishment of an existing building into a technologically advanced facility. The existing building was actually 3 separate buildings varying in age, which had been previously modified and combined, including the incorporation of what was originally a separate external stand alone substation into an undercroft carpark.

Whilst limited documentation was available, extensive site survey of the existing structure was carried out to enable detailed new services reticulation to be coordinated with the existing structure, with three different existing beam grid layouts.

This coordination exercise included the upgrade of building power supply, natural gas supply, telecommunications and IT infrastructure. It has also required the integration of new and very specific systems including wet and dry vacuum, a dental compressed air system, a dental gas sedation system, x-ray units, electronic simulator units, a high purity filtered water system, body protection electrical systems and special colour rendition lighting systems.

Vertical Expansion

Issues to consider:• It will be unlikely that existing columns have been

designed for a significant vertical extension. A preliminary assessment of the extent and therefore the possible ways that the columns could be economically strengthened needs to be carried out first.

• Similarly, it is unlikely that the existing footings have been designed to accommodate a significant vertical extension. However, an assessment of the original

Images: Previous page. RMIT SABLeft. Melbourne Oral Health Training and Education Centre


Image: Swinburne University Before, During & After

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11 | NEW IDEAS

geotechnical report and possible additional advice from a geotechnical engineer may provide an increased allowable bearing pressure to be used for design today, and result in a minimization of strengthening works required for the footings thus keeping costs down.

• An increase in the height of the building will require an assessment of the lateral load resistance system for the building. These lateral loads are either wind loads or earthquake loads. An assessment of the existing lateral stability elements (stair and lift shafts, as well as concrete movement resisting frames) needs to be carried out to assess what additional lateral stability elements may be required (for example – additional shear walls)

• Designing for earthquake loadings is more severe now than when the building was originally designed and built. Checks need to be made to establish whether earthquake loads are more or less significant than the increased wind loads.

When it comes to the building’s services, there are three main areas to consider:• Existing substations currently servicing the chosen

building may inhibit the potential to develop the site. Discussions with the relevant authority need to determine the possible options, and indicative costs to upgrade or relocate the substation.

• A vertical transportation strategy will need to be carried out to determine the required lift configuration for any vertical expansion. This study will also feed into the structural analysis for lateral stability

• A study of the existing services infrastructure needs to be carried out to identify opportunities and constraints associated with the existing conditions.

A successful vertical expansion approach has recently been completed for Swinburne University, which incorporates an additional 850m2 of floor area above an existing single storey high portal frame structure.

The existing building was previously used as a soil testing facility and occupied most of the available land area with the exception of a small courtyard to the north. The University wanted to reassign the use of the building as a Film and Television facility.

Due to the limited land area and the boundary restrictions, this could only be achievable by extending the structure up. A tight budget meant complete demolition and a total new build was not viable.

As a result, the structural challenge for this project was to cater for the additional floors by re-utilizing the existing structure as much as possible.

The age and type of construction of the existing structure meant that the ability of the existing building components to carry additional loads was very limited.

The structural solution selected revolves around the provision of an independent support system for the additional two levels of floor inside the existing building. This strategy enabled the existing building to be used as a shell whereby the existing steel portal frames are ‘stretched’ up to the required height to house the new floors. New vertical steel trusses are used to provide the lateral stability of the overall building.

“A successful vertical expansion approach has recently been completed for Swinburne University, which incorporates an additional 850m2 of floor area above an existing single storey high portal frame structure.”


imagin8 is a series of educational seminars designed to share the latest global thinking in the built environment space.

Greenfields development, through the planned development of new suburbs and expansion of existing suburbs, is an important component of catering for Melbourne’s Increasing population.

Job creation, housing affordability and the quality of our urban areas will continue to be a focus of greenfields planning and infrastructure coordination.

You can download the presentation from the event website.

visit site

“Good discussion points and opportunity to network.” Feedback from our imagin8 seminar.

Nat Anson Structural Planning Manager–MPA Metropolitan Planning Authority on Greenfields

Our Speakers

Turning Greenfields In To GoldHeld in partnership with MPA, RPM, and Ecolink, we discuss the planning, demand, and solutions going forwards for Greenfield Developments.


13 | EVENTS

http://practicalimagination.info/imagin8/

http://practicalimagination.info/imagin8/

Scott Carne Senior Engineer–Meinhardt Some Engineering Gems

Tim Hyland Research Manager – RPM Growth Area Market Overview

Simon Scott Director and Principal Ecologist The Biodiversity Conservation Strategy

Our Speakers

In partnership with


Meinhardt Sydney Office hosted an Urban Taskforce member only event on the recently released new Metropolitan Plan for Sydney.

“A Plan for Growing Sydney”: Outline of the New Metropolitan Strategy

Diana Brajuha Senior Associate –[email protected]


15 | EVENTS

I t featured Halvard Dalheim- Acting General Director, Planning and Design and Dr Liz Develin- Deputy Secretary- Growth, Design and Programs from the

Department of Planning and Environment. Meinhardt is a Core Member of the Urban Taskforce and is its selected representative engineering and professional services firm.

The Plan is intended to guide land use planning decisions for the next 20 years and presents a strategy to deliver land, infrastructure, housing and employment for Sydney’s predicted population growth over this time. The Plan focuses heavily on urban renewal corridors in and around transport hubs, particularly through increasing densities and building heights.

The key elements of the Plan include:• The establishment of the Greater Sydney Commission

(GSC) implement the Plan;• The expansion of the Central Business District via

a corridor to Eveleigh and a cultural ribbon along Barangaroo, Darling Harbour, Walsh Bay and the Bays Precinct including revitalisation of the waterfront. Additional connections between the CBD and North Sydney are proposed, and include plans for a second Harbour rail crossing;

• The promotion of Western Sydney, especially Greater Parramatta, which is to be transformed into a second CBD;

• New transport initiatives including the extension of both the North and South West Rail Links, the Western Sydney Rail Upgrade, the Outer Sydney Orbital, WestConnex and NorthConnex Motorways, the Western Harbour Tunnel, and the Western Sydney Freight Line;

• Urban renewal and housing, particularly along transport corridors, such as the North West Rail Link corridor, Parramatta Road corridor, Anzac Parade corridor; Bankstown to Sydenham corridor, and within Priority Precincts. Urban consolidation is intended to be achieved through strategic increases in building height and lifting restrictions on subdivision in particular areas.

• Improving links to and increasing capacity at Sydney’s Gateways – Port Botany, Sydney Airport and Badgery’s Creek Airport. These Gateways will form part of the extended Global Economic Corridor that will stretch from Port Botany and Sydney


Airport through the CBD and Macquarie Park connecting Parramatta, Norwest and Sydney Olympic Park.

• The introduction of a “Green Grid” to connect multi purpose open spaces, parks, conservation areas and green corridors across the city.

• A greater investment in arts, culture, entertainment and heritage for both the CBD and Parramatta with the objective of enhancing Sydney’s competitiveness as an international tourist destination.

• A new planning hierarchy that includes sub-regional plans, local and new community strategic plans.

The difficulties associated with long term metropolitan strategies lie in its implementation, with responsibility falling to the new GSC. The GSC is yet to be established (enabling legislation is anticipated mid 2015) but will be located within the NSW Department of Planning and Environment and its board will report directly to the Minister for Planning. Board representation will comprise of independent, state agency and local government membership.

The GSC will work in collaboration with local councils, the community and other stakeholders to identify strategic locations for housing, employment, associated services and green space in the form of sub-regional plans. It is not clear how the GSC will work with the 41 Councils in six newly defined sub-regions to prepare and implement sub-regional plans. The sub-regional plans are to include the performance based targets against which the outcomes of the Plan will be measured. At the local level, the Plan’s actions will be implemented via existing Local Environmental Plans and new Community Strategic Plans prepared by local Councils and will be monitored by the GSC.

A new Ministerial Direction will also be introduced to ensure that new local environmental plans and Planning Proposals (to justify land rezoning or to amend development standards in a local environmental plan) are consistent with the Plan.

It is hoped that effective consultation and communication between the GSC and local Councils will deliver a shared desire for tangible outcomes which are to be reflected in local policy and decision making. Without measurable and realistic targets, the Plan will not reach its full potential.

We look forward to working with our clients to unlock opportunities that the Plan and future Sub-regional plans may present.

Image: Top. Jon Brock (Meinhardt National Director – Land Development, Infrastructure & Environment Sectors), Denis Young (Meinhardt Managing Director), Chris Johnson (CEO Urban Taskforce), Halvard Dalheim (Acting Executive Director, Planning and Design- Dept of Planning and Environment), Dr Liz Develin (Deputy Secretary Growth, Design and Programs- Dept of Planning and Environment), Diana Brajuha (Meinhardt Senior Associate Planning) and Simon Gunasekara (Meinhardt Planner).Bottom. Halvard Dalheim (Acting Executive Director presenting

A link to “A Plan for Growing Sydney”

can be found here.


17 | EVENTS

http://www.strategy.planning.nsw.gov.au/sydney/the-plan/

A smart approach to the design and construction of a new 37,000sqm cell, 220m long, 190m wide with waste 30m

at its deepest, will extend the landfill’s life.

Key to its success has been maximizing the landfill airspace whilst minimizing the liner cost.

It has also seen an innovative approach where no compacted clay was used due to lack of supply and a high price in the region, which involved extensive background research to achieve successful approval.

Ensuring an EPA compliant outcome during construction was critical and our quality assurance team ensured this was achieved in a seamless manner

Timelapse Video: Eaglehawk Landfill

Eaglehawk Landfill is the City of Greater Bendigo’s primary

municipal waste landfill. It is also regional Victoria’s largest.

Phil Henderson Infrastructure Engineer [email protected]

Michael White Discipline Leader – Civil Infrastructure [email protected]


CASE STUDY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlmXfErjmN0

Melbourne’s latest, iconic high-rise Abode318 by PDG/Schiavello has

celebrated completion.

Abode318Rennie Darmanin Discipline Leader – [email protected]


19 | PICTURE FEATURE

T he apartment tower was designed by Disengo Australia in conjunction with Elenberg Fraser. Meinhardt provided

structural and civil engineering services. We also carried out the engineering review and independent certification for all the facade elements.

Resident amenity within the building is second to none with the entire 9th floor being dedicated to spaces for relaxation, entertaining or working out. Facilities include

a black granite, infinity-edged swimming pool, sauna and steam room, BBQ terrace, meeting rooms, dining and lounge area and a generously sized as well as a fully equipped gymnasium overlooking the city. In addition, the sky lounge on level 55 will incorporate an exclusive and luxurious private lounge and dining space with the city skyline providing a spectacular backdrop.

Follow PDG on Instagram: @PDG_Melbourne

Photography courtesy of PDG/Schiavello


T his complex is an integrated indoor and outdoor learning environment for pre-school children from 3 to 5 years with provision for an Inclusive Preschool

Program for children with disabilities.

Due to the complex nature of the building, which is based around a seaside theme, significant effort was put into ensuring that the building services and structure worked with and not against the architect’s vision. This included false ceilings, large cantilevers and unusual building materials.

The end result has been well received by the users of the building with SA Premier, Jay Weatherill, calling the children’s centre at an event in February “the best” he had seen.

Aldinga Children’s CentreProviding a local hub with a wide range of community and allied health services.

Brad Leach Mechanical [email protected]

“ SA Premier, Jay Weatherill, called the children’s centre at an event in February “the best” he had seen. ”

Architect:Kilpatrick Architecture

Photography: Hiro Ishino Photography


21 | PICTURE FEATURE

T his project involves the design of the main function and betting building with an incorporated callers tower called the Event Centre and the

Administration Building including Jockey Facilities. The Event Centre is designed to create a viewing hill by being sunk partially into the landscape with built up embankments retained by the structure.

To allow the Racing Club to expand its operations in the future we have tailored the building to be built in easily expandable modules with little internal obstructions.

Difficult ground conditions involved investigating multiple foundation system and assessing them for cost efficiency and construction ease.

The architect wanted to give some wow to the façade and opted for a glazed brick cladding. This would typically require a stud frame behind it. On top of this we would also

need to build a structural frame to brace the building. This was not a cheap option.

To reduce costs, we reduced the weight of the structure and the steel needed by devising a blockwork solution which, at the same time, could replace the stud frame while also bracing the structure.

It is also a very durable option, giving the architects the robust finish they needed to take into account rowdy race goers and other busy foot traffic areas such as the kitchens.

The simplified approach has meant any easier build for the construction team and, by cutting the need for masonry, also removed a potential clash between trades.

By integrating two materials not typically used together we have created a unique structural solution which met the needs of the client, architect and builder.

The Unique Structural Solution That Meets 3 BriefsValue engineering is a way of life for many projects but that does not mean we have to compromise the quality of the final outcome.

James Hargreaves Senior Consultant – [email protected]


23 | CASE STUDY

“ The new Pakenham Racecourse is such an important asset for the local community, providing crucial employment opportunities and further access to feature race days closer to home. Meinhardt’s professionalism and experience shone through on the project delivering a high-quality solution to our value engineering. ”– Michael Hodge, CEO Pakenham Racing Club.

Images:Top. Pakenham Racecourse TrackMiddle. Pakenham Racecourse Grand Opening DayBottom. Pakenham Racecourse Grand Opening, Skyline Suite Luncheon: Left to right: James Hargreaves, Justin Farmers, Jonathan Wray – Spec Property Developments, Terry Cotton – Leighton Contractors, Michael Brand, Huy Chau – Buchan Group, Kerem Cengiz – Freelance Architect Consultant


The New Whyalla AirportHow the redevelopment of Whyalla Airport will help in the future growth and development of regional South Australia.

Brad Leach Mechanical Engineer [email protected]


25 | CASE STUDY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egzM_d8zHvQ

T he project included the complete redevelopment of the existing terminal plus extensions that nearly double the building’s size.

New facilities include an extended lounge with viewing area overlooking the tarmac, new rental car facilities, new check-in area and new incoming/outgoing baggage areas.

The key challenges for Meinhardt’s building services team were working around a functioning airport – which saw a temporary transportable terminal building brought in while construction underway – and integrating with the original building and services.

The resultant outcome has received extensive praise from locals and government officials alike, as the video of the opening ceremony shows.

Photography & video courtesy of Katanoo Architects

Images Top. Whyalla Airport ExteriorBottom Left. Whyalla Airport Passenger LoungeBottom Right. Whyalla Airport Opening Video

“As we had a very limited budget, the project demanded particularly good attention to detail. Meinhardt provided this with distinction in all disciplines. A quality service at an affordable fee. ”– Jacobus Pienaar, Katanoo Architects


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egzM_d8zHvQ

Jo Harrison, Associate – Planning (VIC) (first), has more than 10 years’ experience in Statutory Planning with a particular passion for improving the quality of housing and urban design. She has appeared at VCAT on a regular basis in an advocacy capacity for Council and has significant experience in managing matters before the Tribunal . [email protected] | P: +61 3 8676 1215

Mathew Burke, Discipline Leader–Building Services (NSW) (second), provides strategic direction for the Building Services team in our Sydney office. With more than 20 years’ industry and international experience across a wide range of sectors, his particular strength lies in the design and delivery of highly technical requirements, especially in the healthcare and education sectors. [email protected] | P: +61 2 9699 3088

Elke Cummins, Senior Planner (VIC) (third), has joined from the Department of Environment, Land, Water & Planning in Victoria where she was Senior Planning Officer. She brings with her extensive inside knowledge of how State and local government are considering development applications. [email protected] | P: +61 3 8676 1341

Rob West, Senior Engineer (QLD) (fourth), Rob brings double the value to the team in Brisbane with more than 10 years’ structural and civil design experience across a range of sectors, including a strong track record in defence projects. [email protected] | P: +61 7 3018 5053

Amelia Russo, Associate Director – Environment (AUS) (fifth), has over eight years’ experience as a consultant in environmental management. For the past five years Amelia has focused on waste management and environmental compliance, particularly in relation to landfills. She also has experience in air quality assessment and broader environmental projects. [email protected] | P: +613 8676 1233

Senior Appointments

The Planning team has won the role to develop a planning strategy for Wartook Valley in regional Victoria.

Nestled at the base of the Grampians a 3½ hour drive from Melbourne, the Wartook Valley plays home to some of Victoria’s most stunning natural landscapes, as well as expansive olive groves, numerous passive and active recreation opportunities, and associated tourist activities.

Despite these attributes, The Wartook Valley has suffered over time with a lack of clear planning policy direction.

Meinhardt is now working with Council, the local community, and a range of key stakeholders in the region to develop the strategy, which will have special regard for the unique opportunities and constraints presented by the Wartook Valley.

The Wartook Valley Strategy will define a vision and set clear planning objectives for the area.

Meinhardt has a long established track record in the successful delivery of land use planning, tourism, and environmental solutions in regional Victoria. We regularly partner with State Government, Local Government, and Local Communities to prepare and implement planning strategies that deliver both short and long term benefits.

Planning for Opportunities in Regional Victoria

Images Above. Wartook ValleyTop Right. The PinesBottom Left. The Concourse One Tree HillBottom Right. Carlton Wellbeing


27 | GENERAL NEWS

Meinhardt has multiple projects in the final shortlist.

Meinhardt congratulates all the finalists for this year’s Property Council Australia national awards and our fingers are crossed for those projects where we have been integrally involved.

The Gold Coast office (Bradlees Meinhardt) is vying for 2 gongs with The Concourse One Tree Hill and The Pines Townhome Collection both in the final cut.

Providing civil engineering services to Sunland for both projects, The Concourse is up for Best Residential Development. The Pines is up for Best Affordable Housing Development.

Carlton Wellbeing (Rathdowne Place) is also nominated with Meinhardt having provided the structural engineering services.

Winners will be announced in Sydney on 1 May at the 2015 Innovation and Excellence Awards dinner.

Meinhardt Projects Up for National PCA Awards


Your Contacts

Denis Young Managing Director – (Aus)[email protected]

Jon BrockNational Director - Land Development (Aus)[email protected]

Luke TaylorState Leader - Property & Buildings (QLD)[email protected]

Bob EllisState Leader - Property & Buildings (SA)[email protected]

Tom HarringtonState Leader - Land Development (VIC)[email protected]

Jason MurdochState Leader - Land Development (QLD)[email protected]

Nick BamberState Leader - Mining & Resources (QLD)[email protected]

Michael WhiteDiscipline Leader - Civil [email protected]

Steve DunstoneDiscipline Leader - [email protected]

Dr. Santo RagusaDiscipline Leader - Environmental [email protected]

Glen PederickDiscipline Leader - Building [email protected]

Brendan SmithDiscipline Leader – Project & Programme [email protected]

Rennie DarmaninDiscipline Leader - [email protected]

Tony DouglasGeneral Manager - Facades [email protected]

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