Serene on Tweed - Practical Completion

Royal Palms - Practical Completion



Glenzeil has just completed a new lobby refurbishment for the Body Corporate of Royal Palm Resort, Palm Beach. Works involved demolition of the existing reception and basement lift lobbies to allow the construction of the new layout designed by Alan Griffith Architects.

The design was to open up the reception lobby so it had a flow through effect to the new external terrace that was being built in conjunction with the lobby. The external terrace included a tiled ramp & stair that joined into the existing pool area with a feature handrail design by Tony Dowthwaite Lighting incorporating recessed lights into the balustrade top rail.

Key features to the new design are green glass external facades, a new reception airlock to reduce wind draft through the lobby, laser cut veneer palm leaf feature panels, stone reception counter, stack away reception glass security panels, a new entry colour scheme under the car park porte cochere and a new sunken lounge.

Well done to the Glenzeil project team of Matt Skrinis, Neil Brindley and Matt Laing on delivering this project to the satisfaction of the building committee.



Aquinas College - Practical Completion

Glenzeil Pty Ltd was awarded the Stage 2 works at Aquinas College at the start of April 2013. The project was managed by Davis Langdon and funding provided by The Corporation of the Trustees of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane.

New works located on the Eastern side of the College consisted of a Multipurpose Sports Facility, Hospitality Centre and Suspended Linkway.

Together with 2 x basketball courts, 2 x netball courts and 4 x volleyball courts to cater for school sports, the new Multipurpose Sports Facility has been designed to allow for school presentations in performing arts in a space that can occupy school numbers. Practical Completion for this stage of works was granted on the 6^th December 2013.

After demolishing the school’s existing hospitality building, the new hospitality centre has been designed for the school’s expansion in 2015. The centre includes a 3 story classroom building, Textiles and Home Management Room and a large size Hospitality Kitchen and Home Economics Rooms.  Key design features include high level soffits supported by oblique steel columns, perforated feature sun screens to the Western Elevation, State of the art commercial kitchen and an extensive spread of colour throughout the centre externally and internally that brightens up spaces and rooms.

After delays due to unfavourable  ground conditions and inclement weather causing almost 4 weeks in lost time, the project was able to be completed on programme and in time for the start of the 2014 school term. Practical Completion was achieved on the 29^th January 2014. This target was achieved with great assistance and cooperation form Maryanne Finder and Jan McKenzie from the college and Chris Gill from Davis Langdon, Chris Collier from Lightwave Architecture and the many consultants, contractors and suppliers.

Congratulations to the Glenzeil project team of Brian Gabriel, Matt Skrinis, Benn Kitto, Justin Weale, Jason Ford and Lauren Blair.

To view all completed Aquinas photos go to https://www.facebook.com/#!/glenzeil/media_set?set=a.599486930127223.1073741829.100001977631380&type=1

Serene Living

The six storey Serene Living Australia project at Tweed Heads has reached the roof with the final slab pour programmed for Thursday 24th October. The Site Management team are paying particular attention to detail on this slab as it will be a 1300m2 roof top oasis complete with turfed and garden areas, pergolas, BBQ’s and expansive paved pathways. The two layer waterproofing system has been designed with longevity and flexibility in mind and the installation process is critical given the interfacing of all the different finishes.

Internal trades are progressing well with wall framing underway and external glazing on level 3, services rough in and wall sheeting on level 2 and plaster setting on level 1. In the Ground floor units, joinery, tiling and painting are well advanced and the display unit has been completed and handed to the Client for use with their marketing campaign.

Externally the façade is a block veneer with a rendered then painted finish. Blocklayers are working their way up the building and are currently nearing the level 3 floor slab. Renderers are starting on site next week and will follow the blocklayers and the painting will be finished in conjunction with the removal of the perimeter scaffold.

The project is programmed for completion in April 2014.

Pure Kirra

KIRRA will soon boast another skyscraper, as construction starts on the $40 million Pure Kirra residential apartments. Work on the 14-storey building on the corner of Haig Street and Musgrave Street is now well and truly underway.

The high-rise will feature 33 units of 131sqm, with two bedrooms and a study in each.

There will also be a retail floor on the bottom level, featuring restaurants, cafes and other traders. Construction will take approx. 1 year.

Glenzeil completed the $50 million Nirvana by the Sea skyscraper in 2009 and knew there would be some issues with water and sand at the site, but is confident development would go smoothly.

Developer, Michael Pikos said the southern Gold Coast was back on the map as a prime spot to live and was doing well economically. "I'm happy to see a job happening down the coast," he said. Mr Pikos said all apartments would have 180 degree views of both the beach and the hinterland and that sales were going well.

Aquinas College

Glenzeil has commenced works onsite at Aquinas College, Ashmore and is pleased to be involved in the redevelopment of the school as it expands for the future.

With the demolition complete, focus is now on delivering the new Covered Sports Facility which is an outdoor/indoor multipurpose building comprising of 2 x basketball courts, 2 x netball courts, and 4 x volleyball courts.

Whilst constructing the Covered Sports Facility works will then start on the new Hospitality Centre involving 3 new buildings, which will give the school a brand new commercial hospitality kitchen, home economics room, textiles room, and offices that will tie in with the existing school buildings by walkways.

Works are currently scheduled for completion mid December 2013.

Salvation Army Shed

 

Glenzeil has been proud to be involved in the recent construction of a man shed at the Salvation Army’s Fairhaven Recovery Centre at Eagle Heights in the Gold Coast Hinterland. In collaboration with Adco Constructions and The Sunland Group, Glenzeil donated products and services to construct a 7m x 6m garage style shed that will be used by the management of the Centre to house woodworking equipment, which until now, has been under-utilised.

Major Russell Grice, Manager of the Fairhaven Centre, was instrumental in the planning of the shed and believes it will provide an outlet for many individuals passing through the facility.

Serene Retirement

Work has recommenced on the stalled Serene Living project at Tweed Heads following the recent purchase by new developers THRV Pty Ltd. The last month has seen the site cleaned up, sheet piling and existing slabs surveyed, the reinforcing steel sand blasted and the site accommodation re-established in preparation for an April 2^nd start.

Although the project will be rebranded the existing design has been retained along with the original design team who, have gone to great lengths to ensure that the future residents have the very best facilities and appointments to make living at the resort one endless holiday. The complex boasts a secure basement car park for 68 cars plus visitor and disabled spaces. The building comprises 77 spacious apartments with one + study, two and three bedroom ensuite apartments with generous balconies. The internal finishes are at the top of the range with 2 pac finished kitchens, Caesar stone tops and Fisher & Paykel appliances. The ground floor also provides the residents with such facilities as a gymnasium, lounge, games area, library, cinema, and kiosk/ bar as well as nurse and doctor rooms.

Although not officially targeting a green star rating the designers have incorporated a number of green star initiatives into the project that will benefit the health and longevity of the residents and the building itself, not least of which is the 1300m2 roof top garden areas. This area is designed to be a communal meeting area and working garden where the residents can engage in the upkeep as well as tend their own herb and vegetable beds. The roof top has generous grassed areas and shaded pergolas to encourage all residents to use and enjoy this facility.

Glenzeil fully expects, that after an initial build up period, the project will bounce back to full pace and is forecasting a completion date of April 2014.

BLU Villas @ South Bay - Practical Completion

Glenzeil commenced construction of ‘Blu’: 11 x waterfront terrace homes at Varsity Lakes on the Gold Coast on the 16th January 2012. This is the 2nd development for developer Ben Skubris who previously teamed up with Glenzeil to complete the ‘H20’ apartments and villas at Varsity Lakes in 2009/10.

These architecturally designed terrace homes all have living areas connected seamlessly to north facing suspended timber decks, with approx. 200m2 of internal floor area and up to 50m2 of decks and balcony area. Each of the eleven home designs feature three bedrooms, ducted air conditioning and luxury finishes and fittings over two levels.

Environmental considerations include, 3000 litre water tanks, north facing aspect, insulated roofs, heat pump hot water systems, covered outdoor living areas with sunhoods and screens to all west facing windows.

The Certificate of Classification & Practical Completion was achieved on programme on the 19th October 2012.

Congratulations to Matt Sanders, Alan Moss, Matt Skrinis, Jimmy Pearce, Neil Brindley, Lauren Blair, Jason Ford and Kaha Mohi.

'The Plaza' South Brisbane

November 2012

Welcome to our November newsletter for ‘The Plaza’ South Brisbane. The newsletters are in relation to the progress on site and program updates. Please find enclosed progress photos and reports; key dates; list of subcontractors and suppliers; safety updates and Glenzeil contact details.

 

PROGRESS PHOTOS: Taken 29/11/2012

 

Russell Street Frontage

Rear Corner of Site

PROGRESS REPORT:

Excavation & Earth Retention

·         Clearing of site vegetation nears completion.

·         Raking Piling works nearing completion.

·         Bulk excavation has commenced.

·         Removal of rock and soil is underway.

·         Capping beam approximately ¼ complete.

KEY DATES:

·         Crane Install – 27^th March 2013

·         Scaffold Install – 8^th June 2013

·         Basement 2 Slab Pour – 29^th April 2013

·         Basement 1 Slab Pour – 14^th May 2013

·         Ground Level Slab Pour – 27^th May 2013

·         Hoist Install – 29^th June 2013

·         Install Lift Roof – 1^st November 2013

·         Finish Main Roof – 1^st November 2013

·         Hoist Removal – 21^st February 2014

·         Scaffold Removal – 31^st January 2014

·         Crane Remove – 5^th February 2014

·         Handover – 27^th March 2014

·         Pour 1 First Level Slab – TBA

·         Pour 2 First Level Slab – TBA

·         Pour 1 Second Level Slab – TBA

·         Pour 2 Second Level Slab – TBA

·         Pour 1 Third Level Slab – TBA

·         Pour 2 Third Level Slab – TBA

LIST OF SUBCONTRACTORS & SUPPLIERS:

TRADE	POSITION
Civil Works	Delta Group
Electrical	CV Services Group
Fire Sprinklers	Select Fire
Lifts	MP Lifts
Mechanical – A/C	Climate Control
Plumbing	Underground Plumbing
Surveyor	Bennett & Bennett
Tower Crane & Hoist	Lindores Constructions Logistics

SAFETY:

• A site specific Workplace Health and Safety Plan has been produced and is available for inspection.
• There have been 0 No. incidents to date
• No visits to site from Queensland Workplace Health & Safety to date.

GLENZEIL SITE STAFF:

 

NAME	POSITION	TELEPHONE
Alan Moss	Operations Manager	5555 3333
Andy Ingram	Project Manager	5555 3333
Joel Martin	Contracts Administrator	5555 3333
Jimmy Pearce	Project Manager	5555 3333
Neil Brindley	Finishing Foreman	5555 3333
Sarah Eke	Administrators Assistant	5555 3333

If you have any items you would like us to include in future issues of the newsletter, please contact Sarah Eke