When a team grows by 500% in the space of less than two years, you know something exciting is happening.
The Sydney civil and structural engineering team has rapidly developed from two people to a team of ten, as a direct response to the growing client demand for Wood and Grieves’ services, predominantly in the commercial, residential and aged care markets on the East Coast.
The team’s strong senior engineering capability has recently been augmented by the promotion of Alex Zhalnerovich to the role of Project Engineer, and the appointment of Mick Kalebic as Senior Project Engineer. The Sydney structural engineering team offers an outstanding track record of successfully delivering complex projects and working closely with respected clients and developers.
Ongoing demand for structural engineering capability on the East Coast is in part based on the continuing market for new, modern residential aged care facilities, incorporating ensuite facilities in all rooms. Increased specification and standard of new facilities is, in turn, placing pressure on older retirement facilities to upgrade facilities or demolish and rebuild to keep pace with market expectations. WGE has responded to this demand by developing a niche service providing designs for civil, structure, all building services, acoustics and sustainability services in a comprehensive co-ordinated service delivery for our clients.
Current multi-disciplinary projects for the Sydney office include:
- RACF’s for The Whiddon Group at Kelso, NSW and Glenfield, NSW, both currently nearing completion on site;
- A third RACF for The Whiddon Group at Grafton, NSW;
- Redevelopment of Windermere RACF at Summer Hill, NSW.
In addition WGE are currently providing civil and structural services to the following projects:
- RACF at Geelong, VIC and North Rocks, NSW, both for BUPA Aged Care;
- RACF alongside the new Sunshine Coast University Hospital, QLD for Opal Aged Care.
With completion of many projects in 2015, the developed Sydney structural team is perfectly placed to offer their skills and senior experience on new projects throughout NSW and the East Coast.
For more information contact Paul Moore, Structural & Civil Section Manager on 02 8484 7038 or paul.moore@wge.com.au
Additional project details:
Kawana Waters RACF, QLD
$22 million
New 151 bed, five level residential aged care facility for Opal Specialist Aged Care. Located on the Sunshine Coast, this building is designed in Sydney. WGE are using our experience and connections between the Sydney and Brisbane offices to achieve efficient design and construction stage services.
Glenfield RACF, NSW
$32 million
160 bed residential aged care facility for the Whiddon Group, built over two levels with a transfer podium over basement car parking. The building is being constructed in two phases. WGE are providing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, fire, structural and civil services from the Sydney office.
