McKinnon
The development comprises a new three storey education facility with science laboratories and general purpose classrooms, to replace ageing buildings and facilities, and a VCE Study Centre designed to promote continued academic success, flexible enough to support a range of learning strategies.
The VCE Centre includes specialist teaching areas, for chemistry and physics laboratories and associated preparatory rooms. The year 12 Centre, has study, lounge and amenities, so year 12 students can have a dedicated space to study and socialise.
An open flexible space will cater for large exam sessions, open learning, after school revision and a variety of other activities.
CLIENT
Department of Education & Training
ARCHITECT
H2O
SERVICES ENGINEER
Irwin Consult
STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
Taylor Thomson Whitting
COMPLETION
September 2018
CONTRACT VALUE
$8.2 million
Success Factors
Effective communication with stakeholders was undertaken to minimise the impact of construction on school activities and the surrounding residential neighbourhood.
Successfully managed construction within a restricted site, in close proximity to occupied school buildings, including asbestos removal, manoeuvring of plant, equipment and materials,
High levels of site coordination, management and client liaison ensuring build quality and site safety.