Enhanced Appeal: Refreshed facilities improve tenant experience and marketability.
Efficient Turnaround: Parallel work zones reduce construction duration and costs.
Increased Value: Strategic upgrades focus on maximising the return on investment with minimal unnecessary works.
Project Overview
The 36 Gow Street project involved refurbishing a purpose-built industrial warehouse with a gross lettable area of approximately 29,000m². The facility, originally constructed in 1992 and expanded in 2002, required upgrades for re-leasing after the current tenant vacated in mid-2024.
The scope includes:
Office Redecoration: Refurbishment of 4,000m² of office space, including carpet, paint, lighting, and kitchen/amenities updates under exempt development provisions.
Warehouse Preparation: Removal of racking, removal of demountable and conducting condition assessments on two 25-tonne overhead cranes for potential retention or removal.
Our Approach
Our approach is structured around Nutbrook Group’s comprehensive methodology to deliver effective project management services. The strategy involved a parallel work zone split to optimise time, quality, and cost outcomes. A dedicated project team managed the planning, design development, procurement, and construction stages with a focus on mitigating risks such as compliance upgrades, tenant impacts, and site-specific operational challenges. Emphasis was placed on transparent communication with stakeholders, leveraging industry expertise to streamline processes and deliver value while aligning with Mirvac‘s objectives for a refreshed and lease-ready asset.
Collaborative Project Management:
High-level cost and program estimates during preliminary stages.
Stakeholder alignment through regular updates and meetings.
Risk Mitigation: Focused evaluations and stakeholder notifications to minimise disruptions and address challenges proactively.
Adherence to ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 standards ensures quality and safety throughout the project lifecycle.
Challenges
This project presented several challenges. Refurbishing a run-down office and warehouse involves addressing a range of challenges, including, aging infrastructure, structural and functional assessment, and potential latent conditions.
Aging Infrastructure: The facility, built in 1992 and expanded in 2002, poses challenges typical of aging buildings, such as wear and tear, outdated systems, and potential latent conditions. Addressing these issues without compromising the schedule or budget requires careful planning.
Compliance with Modern Standards: Upgrading the office space and other areas under exempt development provisions while ensuring relevant compliance.
Structural and Functional Assessments: The condition assessments of the two 25-tonne overhead cranes and the fire tunnels are critical to determining their future viability.
Coordination of Diverse Scope Areas: The project spans office redecoration, warehouse preparation, and fire tunnel evaluation, each requiring distinct expertise and resources. Coordinating these activities effectively while maintaining progress across all areas is a logistical challenge.
Tenant Transition Timeline: with the current tenant vacating in mid-2024, the timeline for refurbishment was constrained. Meeting this deadline requires proactive management to address any unforeseen delays or complications.
