Cultural Heritage HV Building Repairs

During a heavy wind event the tiled roof of the pump house was damaged with tiles being blown off the roof and the interior ceiling being damaged. We were tasked with providing a make safe of the roof using heavy tarpaulins until we could return to reinstate the roof tiles and repair the internal ceiling.

Project Highlights

Having the capabilities to self-deliver all of the works aside from the asbestos removal
Maintaining stringent safety standards to manage critical risks and complete the project with zero incidents or injuries
Exceeding the customer’s expectations in not only the quality of work but also the ability to restore the roof to original condition

Services Provided

Made the area safe by cleaning the area of broken tiles
Used EWPs to assist in placing heavy tarpaulins across the roof to prevent further damage
Asbestos removal of damaged ceiling pieces inside the pump house
Reinstate the roof tiles with “like for like” tiles to meet cultural heritage building requirements
Project Management including high risk work methodologies and PMPs
Replace broken windows around the building and the repair of rotten window frames

Services Provided

Assessment of the condition of the deteriorated carpark and surrounding areas.
Collaboration with our client to develop a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the rectification works, providing expert advice and recommendations on the best approach to address the issues within budget and time constraints.
Implementation of safety measures by cordoning off the affected areas to prevent public access during the works.
Carrying out the necessary resurfacing and repairs to the carpark and other high-traffic areas, ensuring a safe and functional environment for the public until the larger capital project is completed.

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The pump house was connected to a HV sub-station which made access to the roof extremely difficult
Managing WAH risks as we were unable to attach builder’s scaffold around the roof perimeter
Managing asbestos risks inside the building
Sourcing the same roof tiles for a building that was over 70 years old

Outcome

Forethought and project planning were the key in successfully managing a number of high risks as part of this scope. We successfully replaced the damaged and missing roof tiles, removed all of the asbestos pieces, repaired the internal ceiling and replaced the broken windows around the building to ensure not only the longevity of the building but also maintaining the cultural heritage of the area’s history.

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