Tag: Infrastructure

Callistemon Drive Swimming Pool

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Callistemon Drive Swimming Pool

ProjectCallistemon Drive Swimming Pool

APP provided structural design for this elevated and stunning pool in the Byron Bay hinterland, including supervision of geotechnical work and civil design for retaining walls and drainage.

Location:
Federal, NSW

Architect:
Archimages Architecture

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Wategos Beach House

Posted on by Michael Terlich
Byron Bay Wategos beach Architecture

ProjectWategos Beach House

This spectacular house incorporates striking stone-faced Concrete blade columns and steel and timber-framed roof creating vaulted ceilings, all encapsulated in long, sweeping terraced stone-faced retaining walls. APP undertook structural design and documentation for the residence and swimming pool, site inspections and civil engineering design for the project, including road widening.

Location:
Byron Bay, NSW

Architect:
Timothy Moon Architects

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Elements of Byron

Posted on by Michael Terlich

ProjectElements of Byron

Elements of Byron Resort & Spa is a five-star, eco-conscious resort featuring 103 villas dotted amidst 22 hectares of absolute beachfront paradise. The leisure and conference facilities are nestled in three separate pavilions which mimic the sand dunes framing the resort.

The Brief
The client came to us needing Civil and Environmental Engineering solutions for large tourist development in a very sensitive coastal environment.

Key Challenges
The key challenges we could see for this project were flood prone site with high water table. Flood planning levels and urban runoff issues required a well communicated response to flooding and water sensitive urban design solutions.

APP’s Role
Ardill Payne & Partners undertook the Civil Engineering & Environmental Engineering aspects of the project. 

Timeframe
The project was completed in the timeframe 2013 to 2017. 

Budget
The budget for the project was $75m.

Solutions
We overcame these challenges by working closely with Council and the Architect to develop flood sympathetic solutions and a passive storm water treatment train for water quality control.

Key Features

  • Five Star Eco-Conscious resort
  • 103 Villas
  • Leisure & Conference facilities
  • Enormous Infinity Edge Lagoon Pool
  • 65,000 native trees planted
  • Ongoing water and soil monitoring
  • Environmental standards maintained

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Lance Ferris Wharf Ballina

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ProjectLance Ferris Wharf Ballina

There were many aspects to this project we needed to be aware of including that there were different berthing requirements, a sloping sea bed, and minimising long term maintenance.

The Brief:
The client came to us wanting a traditional timber wharf system which could withstand large berthing loads from occasional large vessels as well as accommodating more frequent smaller vessels

Key Challenges:
The key challenges we could see for this project were developing the building design and project scope to meet the requirements of the tenant.

Solutions:
The key challenges we could see for this project were different berthing requirements, a sloping sea bed, and minimising long term maintenance.

Key Features:
The key features/points of difference to mention of the project are, the dual berthing system, and the overall value for money, low maintenance cost wharf that we achieved.

APP's Role:
Ardill Payne & Partners were responsible for the Structural Design of the wharf.

Timeframe
The project was completed in one and a half years.

Budget
The budget for the project was $700,000.

Lance Ferris Wharf Ballina