28/08/2024
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Building Fremantle’s Future: ADCO to Deliver $110M State-of-the-Art Police Complex
ADCO is proud to announce our latest partnership with the WA Government Department of Finance to construct the new $110 million Fremantle Police Complex. This significant project initially includes excavation work for a basement level followed by construction of a modern 4-storey police complex, designed to support the needs of the WA Police Force and the Fremantle community. This project’s location holds unique historical value, situated near Fremantle’s heritage sites, including the old Synagogue Building and Fremantle Prison. The sensitive nature of this site and its archaeological importance present a meaningful opportunity for ADCO to integrate respect for the past...
Building the Future: Powering Green Transit
ADCO is excited to announce the completion of the Brisbane Metro Depot—Australia’s largest and most advanced electric bus depot, now powering Brisbane’s Metro services. Located on a 10-hectare site at Rochedale, this state-of-the-art facility represents a landmark achievement in sustainable public transport infrastructure for Brisbane City Council. Some of the project highlights include: 65 Chargers installed, including 5 fast chargers to keep the electric fleet moving Over 2,300 solar panels producing clean energy equivalent to powering 280 homes annually 5 Star Green Rating for sustainable design, with rainwater harvesting and recycled water for vehicle washing Onsite maintenance and staff facilities...
Building Hope in East Perth: ADCO’s Progress on WA’s Landmark Housing Project for Homelessness Solutions
ADCO was thrilled over the past few months to welcome the Hon. John Carey MLA, WA Minister for Homelessness and State Member for Perth, the Hon. Clare O’Neil MP, Commonwealth Minister for Housing; Homelessness, and The Hon. Patrick Gorman MP, Federal Member for Perth, to the East Perth Common Ground project recently. Ministers were impressed by the progress on site and the tower structure that is taking shape. Our dedicated People who Build are gearing up for the upcoming months, focusing on external facades, brickwork, and internal fit-out work. This project, delivered for our client, the Department of Communities, is...
Making a difference together: Unveiling the RUAH Centre for Women and Children
ADCO is thrilled to announce the successful Completion of the RUAH Centre for Women and Children, a groundbreaking facility that sets a new standard for support centres in Perth, Western Australia. This state-of-the-art building, featuring 7 above-ground floors, offers a comprehensive range of services including house services/lobby, client services, women’s health services, economic and legal services, corporate support and short-term studio, 1- and 2-bedroom accommodation apartments. As the first of its kind, this landmark project is a result of the hard work, dedication, and collaboration of everyone involved. It’s more than just a building; it’s a facility that will provide...
Transforming the Heart of Perth: Exciting Updates on the ENEX Upgrade Project
We are excited to share an update on our ongoing ENEX upgrade project on behalf of ISPT at 100 St Georges Terrace, a live retail and office complex in the heart of Perth's CBD. This dynamic project involves working across two retail floors with direct neighbours and 19 office floors above the works. ADCO's extensive experience in managing live environments with constrained boundaries positions this project for success. With a focus on maintaining seamless operations for live retail and office spaces, the project requires extensive stakeholder management and compliance within approved working hours. Major deliveries are carefully staged to minimise...
ADCO’s Award-Winning Mari-Mari Ba Project Builds Vital Support for Vulnerable Women & Children
Community has been central to the ADCO story for over 50 years and we are proud to have recently delivered an important piece of housing infrastructure for the QLD Government Department of Housing, Local Government, Planning and Public Works. The Mari-Mari Ba project located at Eight Mile Plains, a southern suburb of Brisbane City consisted of the revitalisation of a centre that has provided refuge for vulnerable women and Children in Queensland for over half a century. The development undertaken by our people added seven two story buildings to the existing site with four homes in each which is surrounded...
ADCO: Celebrating Success and Looking Ahead
We recently held our Staff Conferences across QLD, NSW, VIC, and WA celebrating our collective achievements and recognising the hard work of our incredible People who Build. Our annual staff conferences provide an opportunity for our people to step away from their daily routines and come together to reflect on the year’s successes. Each State Manager presents an overview of completed projects and future pipeline, giving us all a glimpse into the exciting journey ahead. A special thank you to our Managing Director, Neil Harding, and Chairman, Judy Brinsmead, who delivered insightful presentations on market trends and the future outlook...
Scoring Big at the WACA: Our People Hit Key Milestones
We are thrilled to announce significant progress on the exciting WACA Ground Improvement Project with our People who Build hitting some significant milestones: Here’s a snapshot of our progress: · The deepest plantroom slab has been poured successfully · In the Main Pavilion we are pouring 2000m² of post-tensioned slabs, paving the way to move up the next decks to Level 1. · The 50m Pool Structure is nearing completion which will allow fit-out and the start of construction for the 25m pool · The High-Performance Building slabs are complete, with steel erection now scheduled With 12,500m² of site area...
Brimbank Aquatic & Wellness Centre Sets New Standard: First All-Electric Facility to Achieve 6-Star Green Star Rating
We are thrilled to announce that the Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre has achieved a remarkable 6-Star Green Star As Built rating. Initially targeted for a 5-star rating, our People who Build went above and beyond, working tirelessly with our client and consultants to explore and convert alternative pathways. Through innovative design proposals and methodologies, we secured the additional credits necessary to elevate the rating to 6 stars. The collation and submission of the As-Built documentation was an intricate process, taking 18 months post-Practical Completion. The effort invested has paid off, as the project has also been formally recognised by...
ADCO Lands Major Win: Building Brisbane’s New Aeromedical Base for Brisbane Airport
We are thrilled to announce a significant win for ADCO with our Queensland branch securing the contract to design and construct the new Brisbane Aeromedical Base for Brisbane Airport. The $217 million build signifies a substantial milestone for our Queensland operations and further enhances ADCO’s long standing relationship with Brisbane Airport, having recently commenced works for Brisbane Airports $90 million Domestic Terminal Carpark Expansion project. The Aeromedical Precinct will be a multi-tenanted facility, serving as a vital hub to connect the community with critical services provided by Queensland GovAir, Retrieval Services Queensland/Queensland Health, the Royal Flying Doctor Service and LifeFlight....