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Key features of the school include contemporary STEM focused learning spaces, multi-level outdoor learning and social spaces, a landscaped plaza at ground level, double court gymnasium, expansive sporting fields and courts that can be utilised by the community and a performing arts theatre and outdoor amphitheatre.

The new school comprises of five major buildings along with multiple courts and playing surfaces across the site. With the exception of the gym, the four main buildings are linked via a high level courtyard effectively creating a single structure further connected through the construction of link bridges between buildings. The emphasis of bringing the outdoors indoors is achieved through the internally landscaped plaza in addition to the indoor/outdoor learning and social areas spread throughout multiple floors.

COX Architecture, in collaboration with Thomson Rossi, designed the school so that it would integrate the history and traditions of the existing high schools while creating its own sense of identity and belonging that will embrace the whole community.

The new school is expected to be complete for the first students to commence in 2022.

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A snippet from Seven News Spencer Gulf showcasing the Sod Turning in Whyalla from the 5th May can be found here.

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For construction enquiries relating to the Whyalla Secondary School project please contact:
newwhyallaschool@sarah.com.au

You can find out more about this project here.

The two new schools are part of a major program to establish best practice school infrastructure across South Australia, and to enhance South Australia’s reputation as a destination for capital investment. This major project will create jobs and contribute to state economic growth.

Each school will be constructed to accommodate 1675 student at the initial opening, and will be master-planned to accommodate planned future capacity to a maximum of 2084 students.

Each school will include facilities for students, teachers, parents and the wider community. The design of each school is focused around creating contemporary learning spaces designed to empower educators to allow young people to engage in rich disciplinary and interdisciplinary learning. Each site will provide pre-school and long day care services, along with OSHC programs. Both schools will include Performing Arts theatres, Libraries and Entrepreneurial Hubs, VET Kitchen and on site Cafeteria, Primary and Secondary Gym facilities, dual purpose Soccer and Hockey fields and full size AFL ovals.

To accommodate the new schools there is also significant transport infrastructure upgrade works occurring in both regions including the construction of new roads and  intersections.

Both schools are intended to be operational for the first term of the 2022 academic school year and have a combined construction cost in excess of $230 million.

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Aldinga Payinthi College

Riverbanks College B-12

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Aldinga Payinthi College

Riverbanks College B-12

For construction enquiries relating to the SA Schools PPP project please contact:

Aldinga Payinthi College

Riverbanks College B-12

You can find out more about these projects here.

The Smart Road Development will see a range of independent living residents living and interacting with the ELC, creating a one-of-a kind community whilst providing opportunities for intergenerational activities.

The development features 77 apartments, a community garden, café, community hall / lounge and will include 15,800m2 of new building footprint:

• North Building: Basement Level Carpark, Ground Level Child Care Centre, Offices, Level 1 and Level 2 Independent Living Units
• South Building: Basement Level 1 & 2 Carpark, Ground Level through to Level 5 Independent Living Units
• Café & Linkway: Connection between North & South Buildings with commercial kitchen and dining spaces
• Siteworks: Roadways, visitor carparks, pedestrian paths, landscaping, urban farm area with raised planter beds, seating and external furniture

85 Smart Road is conveniently surrounded by Westfield Tea Tree Plaza, the O-Bahn Interchange, Modbury Hospital and other community and healthcare services.

This unique project will set a precedence for future retirement villages in community integration and is set for completion late 2021.

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Sarah has successfully completed a series of refurbishment, fit-out and extension projects for the University, across its fully occupied Adelaide campus, the city and the parklands.

The Sarah Team are following a collaborative approach working with the consultants and the University project teams to ensure each project is a success. Open and honest communication and a problem solving philosophy have helped to resolve any challenges early throughout the design and construction phases of the projects.

Safety is high on the agenda for Sarah and the team continues to work closely with the University Safety and Building Management teams, to develop detailed plans based on the institution’s stringent safety requirements. This approach has ensured the safety of not only the students and staff, but also the sub-contractors and the general public.

The new $27M Design and Construct project will provide a home away from home for regional and remote South Australians travelling to Adelaide for treatment with several rooms accommodating individuals and/or families with disabilities, along with creating the new home for research, prevention and support programs.

The project is set to be completed in the second quarter of 2022.

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The 3 stages are set to be completed by late August 2021.

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The project scope, in line with the program objectives, will provide Murray Bridge High School with new General Learning facilities, a purpose built Specialised Learning Centre and refurbishment of existing infrastructure. The new facilities will deliver additional learning areas to cater for increased enrolments as a result of the Year 7 transition to Secondary School, respond to existing capacity pressures, and to provide improved facilities for specialist needs education for secondary students in Murray Bridge and the surrounding regions.

The proposed works include:

• The construction of a new two storey building to accommodate the middle school cohort and a new Special Education Centre
• Demolition of a number of existing DEMAC and Transportable Buildings
• Relocation of two existing transportable buildings, inclusive of connecting roof canopy and decking
• A new tech studies building
• Refurbishment of building 3 Tech Studies west wing into a new Entrepreneurial Centre
• Refurbishment of art spaces in building 1, level 1 & 2
• Extension of existing car park
• General upgrade of gas and communications site services
• Site Landscaping works

The $18m project is based on a lump sum contract with DPTI, together with COX Architecture as the architect and lead consultant. It will be staged as follows;

• Stage 1A: Demolition of existing DMAC buildings
• Stage 1B: Relocation of transportable buildings, timber decking and canopy
• Stage 1C: Construction of new Tech Studies Building, including 3 workshops
• Stage 1D: Construction of two story Sturt Building; a new middle school, special needs & disability unit, 20 classrooms, indigenous studies, kitchen and other facilities
• Stage 1E: Art Centre Refurbishment
• Stage 2: Entrepreneurial Centre Refurbishment
• Extensive upgrade of services and landscaping works

Expected works are due for completion in late 2021.

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A number of Environmentally Sustainable Design initiatives have been incorporated into the design and construction methodology, such as the complete reuse of façade screening removed from the existing western elevation and effective usage of natural lighting and ventilation.

Works are set to be completed by early July 2020.

Residents in each of the 12 bed houses will have access to integrated services to support them living in their own homes while additional on-site services include a café, hairdresser and resident gym.

The 8500m2 facility caters for up to 96 people who are awaiting care, need respite, require palliative and transitional care, as well as ongoing residential care home.

The purpose-built small scale living development has been reviewed by internationally regarded health design specialists, Health Projects International (HPI) to pioneer COVID-safe infection control measures.

The project is expected to be completed in late 2022.

You can find out more about this project here.

Works include the decommissioning of toilets in two buildings and demolition of existing aged infrastructure.

The new permanent modular building includes general and serviced learning areas, breakout spaces with associated amenities, withdrawal areas, meeting areas and flexible teacher preparation areas, as well as storage. Works also include external decking and connections to the rest of the school, two new modular toilet blocks and a new covered outdoor learning area.

Works are set to be completed by mid August 2021.

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The new modular building includes eight learning spaces, one serviced learning area and breakout space, a teacher preparation space and a withdrawal space with wide corridors adjoining each space and decking surrounding the building. The walls to adjoining classes are to be made of openable glazed partitions to enable sharing of spaces. The existing playground is the be relocated to a new landscaped play area adjacent to the building. The facility also includes a new canteen and a large undercover outdoor learning area.

Works are set to be completed by mid August 2021.

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The design of the new two-storey facility is sensitive to the existing surrounding school environment with characteristic brickwork and curved feature windows, and will be constructed using leading edge modular construction methods for the wall, floor and roofing support systems. These components will be constructed offsite in a dedicated Sarah workshop, then transported and assembled onsite.

The $5M project will include general and serviced learning areas, a performance space, practice/withdrawal rooms, breakout spaces, teacher preparation space, landscaping and disability access toilets.

Works are set to be completed by mid August 2021.

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The project is due for completion in October 2021.

This project was awarded following the successful delivery of the $25M Botanica Apartments, in addition to current works at the $16.6M Stage 2 Grace Apartments, for client Cedar Woods.

A staged completion is due March 2022.

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The project is set for completion in October 2021.

The project includes the replacement of the existing roof for Big Quad South building to create a new floor level. Included in this extension is the construction of a new external lift core and adjoining staircase.

The project is being completed in stages for progressive handover to allow students to utilise the spaces and is set to be completed in February 2022.

All construction works are being carefully managed to ensure the continued operation of the cafeteria and kitchen below. The curved façade, designed by Grieve Gillett Andersen, will integrate with the existing build below and the new external staircase will provide direct access to the new study spaces.

The project is due for completion in October 2021.

Works are set to be completed by late December 2021.

The project, which commenced in February 2021, includes a new 670sqm building with undercroft, built into a sloping site overlooking metropolitan Adelaide.

The new facility, designed by H20 Architects and Phillips/Pilkinton Architects, is designed to have a focus on humidity, temperature and light control. Externally, the building will be wrapped in a variety of cladding materials to suit the environment, and will include new roadways to service the building as well as improved surrounding landscaping.

The Biodiversity Facility will allow for enhanced research, collaboration and teaching opportunities.

The project is set to be complete by the end of 2021.

Located on the corner of Marion and Sturt Road, the prominent ELC will provide a central destination for parents coming from the South into the city and the surrounding Marion area.

The first stage is scheduled to be completed in January 2022, ready for the new school year.

Construction activity commences from May 2021 and will be carried out across several stages to allow continued operation for Resthaven residents and staff. The $21 million project will provide an expansive refurbishment across the entirety of the site with an additional 39 resident beds and 6600m2 of building footprint.

The project is due for completion in May 2023.

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Demolition of the existing drama and arts spaces will make way for this new building which will feature a striking façade of architectural precast panels and metal cladding. The new 5.5million dollar 2 storey facility comprises of new science, media, Stem and general learning areas spread across two stories.

This second stage of works is due for completion in April 2022.

Stage 1 will see the refurbishment of the CMI Toyota Workshop and the construction of the new, two-storey car park adjacent. Stage 2 will see the refurbishment of the Southside Suzuki building and the surrounding area. Finally, Stage 3 will see the construction of the new two-storey CMI Toyota Showroom, featuring a car lift to transport vehicles to the spectacular second level, full height glass showroom.

Designed by Matthews Architects, the striking new design will raise the aesthetic appearance and operation level of the precinct to the high standard that the CMV Group are widely known for.

Some of the ALDI projects, include:

• ALDI Nuriootpa – With a Christmas deadline project delivery was accelerated allowing ALDI to open for trade over the Christmas period.  Sarah’s ability to integrate fit out with base build allowed for a quick build and successful project outcome for the client.
• ALDI Modbury – this project needed to be of the highest quality, but in a very short time frame. Sarah also needed to manage and monitor ALDI’s nominated trade subcontractors, to ensure they could meet the strict programme requirements.
• ALDI Parafield Gardens – one of the first ALDI supermarkets to be built in SA and included the new 2000m² building, storm water drainage and car park.
• ALDI Hallett Cove – a complicated project that required Sarah to re-route deliveries for other tenants / shop keepers, due to the redesign of the existing car park.
• ALDI Blackwood – The design of this project incorporated a post tensioned suspended slab for undercover car parking, precast concrete, structural steel and a lift. To accommodate the restricted site area of the project, the ALDI Blackwood project team were able to sequence construction works in multiple stages.

Sarah continues to work with Woolworths on a number of projects, including being involved with design, cost management and programming. Woolworths require a high level of communication from Sarah on these projects, to ensure minimal disruptions to everyday trade within the supermarkets.

Significant projects include the 6450m² Woolworths Shopping Centre at “Playford Alive” ($16 million), Aberfoyle Park ($4.4 million),  Waikerie Tenancy ($3 million) and Golden Grove ($2.9 million).  Sarah delivered all of them on time. In fact, the Golden Grove project was completed in just 11 weeks and the Playford project was delivered well ahead of schedule, despite losing 18 days due to inclement weather.

Like other supermarkets and retails stores, Woolworths has strict conditions about keeping its stores fully operational, even when significant refurbishments are taking place. That’s why Woolworths came to Sarah in the first place: because of our flexible, customer-focused approach and significant amount of experience delivering on these type of jobs.

As a result of this strong working relationship, Coles has awarded Sarah multiple extension, refurbishment and fit-out programmes throughout South Australia, the Northern Territory and Tasmania. Sarah has delivered these projects successfully, every time.