Pakenham
Four court extension of 3,500m2 including a new premier court with retractable seating for up to 686 spectators. The new facilities enable netball/basketball games featuring Olympic and State grade squads as well as national teams. The building has a steel portal frame structure with a clear internal span of 37 metres and
The building has a steel portal frame structure with a clear internal span of 37 metres and 8.3 metre internal clearance height. The perimeter walls have colorbond cladding and the sprung timber floor has sub-floor ventilation. The project also included upgrading existing change rooms, amenities, a new multipurpose activity room, upgrading of car park lighting and the installation of a fire services ring main for the precinct. Roof rainwater is drained, with a symphonic system, into
Roof rainwater is drained, with a symphonic system, into a one mega litre above ground storage facility for use by the Council’s Maintenance Division for cleaning roads and other council assets.
CLIENT
Cardinia Shire Council
ARCHITECT
Architects – Prior & Cheney
HYDRAULIC ENGINEER
CR Knight & Associates
STRUCTURAL/CIVIL ENGINEER
Irwin Consult
COMPLETION
March 2010
CONTRACT VALUE
$5.5 million
Success Factors
Project was completed to program despite the construction program being structured to ensure court playing schedules were not impacted.
Effective communication with stakeholders throughout the construction enabling activities and high volumes of visitors at the Centre to continue operation with minimal disruption.
Co ordination of retractable seating installation ensuring the building was commissioned and operational at handover.