PROJECTS
GLEBE ISLAND DEMOLITION
CLIENT:
Port Authority NSW
TIMELINE:
8 weeks
LOCATION:
Glebe Island
Situation
Protek coordinated and completed the decommission and removal of the existing substations 2 and 5 at Glebe Island. This also included the detection/extraction and remediation of asbestos materials found in the soil under the slabs of the substation.
Tactic
Demolish each structure with minimal impact to the Port Services on the wharf, limit the impact to the surround environment and remediate hazmat with no risk to staff, pedestrians and the environment.
Action
As Protek were working near the harbour it was important to mitigate dust and debris. This was completed by demolishing the substations in sections with meshed fencing and recycled water spraying.
Once hazmat was detected the area was sectioned off from any vehicles and pedestrians, a specialised hazmat team was brought in to mitigate and remove asbestos soil.
Result
Protek successfully delivered our tactic goals and provided a smooth demolition and asbestos remediation process for Port Services.
VICTORIA BARRACKS HERATIGE RESTORATION
CLIENT:
Aurecon
TIMELINE:
15 weeks
LOCATION:
Victoria Barracks
Situation
- Heritage Remediation both internal and external.
- Hazmat remediation – Internal
- Heritage door replacement and replication to mid 1850’s style.
Tactic
- Engage heritage design consultant for materials and method guidance and sign off.
- Investigate asbestos vinyl tiles found under carpet.
Action
- Remediate sandstone walls with Sydney sandstone and mortar mix as per heritage consultant guidelines.
- Replace front door to replicate early settler doors previously installed on heritage buildings around Victoria Barracks.
- Repaint and re-carpet to heritage colours and guidelines.
- Remove all hazmat investigated without damaging heritage fabric.
Result
A successful heritage compliant internal and external restoration free of hazmat and rejuvenating the lifecycle of the building.
