Major Projects Office
About us
The Major Projects Office is responsible for the planning, construction and refurbishment of buildings and infrastructure (>$300K) on all campuses of the university.
Services provided
- Input into funding submissions – the major projects office staff can assist with preparing funding submissions by providing high level costs and construction estimates and timelines.
- Preparation of conceptual plans and feasibility studies.
- Planning and construction of approved major buildings and infrastructure.
- Project management of major capital projects (Projects of $300,000 and above).
Planning and Construction
The Major Projects Office provides a range of planning and construction services to enable University staff to meet the University's Strategic objectives on all campuses.
Project Management Services
The Major Project Office is responsible for the continuous management of the University's Capital Projects for Casuarina, Alice Springs , Katherine and the smaller regional centres. The Project Office can provide advice on provision of new facilities and buildings as well as managing the refurbishment of existing campus facilities and infrastructure. All Projects are project managed using a combination of internal resources and external consultants.
The major projects office also manages dealings in University land including development of same.
Contact us
Major Projects Team
| Senior Manager Major Projects (Superintendent for all Projects) Ken Suter T. 08 8946 6309 F. 08 8946 7709 E. ken.suter@cdu.edu.au |
Manager, Project Design & Documentation
Mal Logan |
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| Project Manager
Rik Jones |
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| Project Admin Officer Vivien Dowling T. (08) 8946 6862 F. (08) 8946 7709 E. vivien.dowling@cdu.edu.au |
Administration Support Jeff Apresto T. (08) 8946 6273 F. (08) 8946 7709 E. jefferson.apresto@cdu.edu.au |
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| Consulting Architect Ranjith Dias T.: 08 8946 6259 F.: 08 8946 7709 E. ranjith.dias@cdu.edu.au |
Consulting Project Manager Tom Lacey T. 08 8946 6114 F. 08 8946 7709 E. tom.lacey@cdu.edu.au |
Current projects
Current and proposed major capital works for CDU campuses.
Alice Springs Fire Mains Upgrade
Background: The project will install new fire mains and related services to recently revised standards.
Project Manager: Tom Lacey
Contractor: Asbuild (NT) Pty Ltd
Approximate value: $1.3m
Completion date: Third Quarter 2012
Update
Tender for construction of new Fire Mains has been awarded to Asbuild (NT) Pty Ltd and construction to commence 16 January 2012.
Current Projects - Casuarina (Quick Links) Australian Centre for Indigenous Knowledge and Education (ACIKE) ACIKE / BIITE - Student Accommodation Student Accommodation - Increased needs North Australian Centre for Oil and Gas |
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Australian Centre for Indigenous Knowledge and Education (ACIKE)
Background CDU and the Batchelor Institute for Indigenous Tertiary Education (BIITE) have established a collaborative venture, “The Australian Centre for Indigenous Knowledge and Education” to build a facility to deliver interactive learning with connections to 16 distant sites. The building will incorporate state of the art IT enabled literacy laboratories, shared teaching spaces indigenous support and advisory staff front counters, gallery spaces showcasing indigenous activities and office space for the co-location of Indigenous research groups, academics and teaching staff. This showcase building will be a multi level structure of approximately 3,000sqm. The building will maximize the opportunities for open air meeting spaces and use of natural ventilation and light. This project will also include accommodation for approximately 30 students on the Casuarina site. Project Manager: Mal Logan Contractor: Matrix Projects (Q’Ld) Pty Ltd Approximately value: $24M Completion date: Second Quarter 2012 Update Generally the project is tracking well against program. Construction issues have been resolved quickly and have had minimal impact on the program. There have been no lost time injuries or accidents. The majority of in ground services have been installed. The concrete floor slabs for blocks 1 & 2 are well underway as are the columns supporting the walkway for block 1. The walls for block 1 are currently being constructed. The water course for the creek and associated ponds have been mapped out and work has commenced on shoring up the banks. There is a lot of activity on site with all the different trades. The logistics of moving supplies onto site and the removal of waste such as dirt spoil off of site appears to be well managed. The contractors are fully aware that the wet season is only a matter of months away and therefore working around the clock to ensure that buildings are at lock up stage prior to the onset of the wet season. A tender was let for the design and construction of the Audio Visual and Video conferencing equipment for the complex. The tender has been awarded and work as commenced on the design. The installation of the equipment is expected to start in January 2012. Tender for Furniture should be out late January 2012.
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ACIKE / BIITE - Student Accommodation
Background A component of the ACIKE/BIITE joint venture to build a thirty bed complex to house ACIKE Students. This will comprise apartment style buildings of two floors housing up to eight students per floor with shared facilities. The buildings will form part of the NFIH Complex. Project Manager: Tom Lacey Contractor: ISIS Group Australia Pty Ltd Approximate value: $3.3M Completion Date: 1st Quarter 2012 Update Construction is progressing in terms of timeline. Roofing is on all blocks. Blocks 1 and 2 are in the later stages of fit out. Completion is scheduled for the end of January 2012.
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Student Accommodation - Increased needs
Background The University has identified a need for additional student accommodation to meet current and future needs. It is addressing this issue on a number of fronts. The first involves building an additional two apartment style buildings of two floors. The layouts are variable allowing for some shared rooms. This project which is for two more blocks of 20 beds will be funded by external borrowings. Project Manager: Ken Suter Contractor: ISIS Group Australia Pty Ltd Approximate value: $3M Completion date: 1st Quarter 2012 Update Construction is progressing in terms of timeline. Roofing is on all blocks. Blocks 1 and 2 are in the later stages of fit out. Completion is scheduled for the end of January 2012.
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North Australian Centre for Oil and Gas Background A feasibility to develop a Centre for Oil and Gas at the Casuarina Campus is currently being developed. Potential location is at the end of Technology Place adjacent to Purple 12. Project Manager: Ranjith Dias Contractor: TBA Approximate value: $5M Commencement date: TBA Update Tender for construction has been issued and closes 31 January 2012. Initial planning for structural load testing building is being developed.
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Background This project will progressively install new fire mains to recently revised standards. Project Manager: Tom Lacey Contractor: Ausurv (Stage 1) Irwin Consult (stage 2) Approximate value: $600,000 per annum Completion date: Ongoing Update Preliminary Design work has been completed.
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Background CDU has won a mandate from the Northern Territory Government Department of Health and Families to provide 20 units to house health care workers under a lease-back arrangement. The scope includes construction of a twenty unit two-storey residential block in the student accommodation precinct to the northwest of the campus. The mix will consist of 8x35m² studio apartments and 12x40m² studio apartments, with two of the apartments adaptable for use by disabled occupants. The development will include associated landscaping and a new parking area for 24 vehicles Project Manager:Rik Jones Contractor: Mode Design Approximate value: $100k Completion date: 4th Quarter 2012 Update A Tender for the Design & Documentation phase has been closed and awarded to Mode Design.
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Menzies School of Health Research Building Menzies are to construct a new Research and Administration building on CDU Campus between the Library and the Chinese Garden. Project Manager: Ken Suter Contractor: TBA Approximate value: $18m Completion date: TBA Update Documentation for construction and tender is approaching 95% stage with completion due in January 2012.
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Background CDU is investigating freeing up space within the library for use as potential flexible learning and function areas. As a result, alternative storage for some of the low-use print items is required. Major Projects has investigated a number of options to accommodate the material in RED 6. Stage 1 The old dispatch area of Red 6 has been converted to book storage area and it is expected that books will be moved to the new area at the end of January 2012. The installation of a De-humidifier will see the end of stage one. Stage 2 Design Component
Design options for conversion of exterior balconies areas to student learning areas have been completed and preliminary estimates for costs obtained. Tender for balcony work to be issued in January 2012. Project Manager: Rik Jones Contractor: TBA Approximate value: TBA Commencement date: TBA
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Pirates Club Refurbishment - Defects Period
Background: With the recent opening of the Sport and Recreation complex, the gymnasium has relocated to their larger premises in the new building. The empty area left behind is now to be refurbished. This will create new change rooms, shower facilities and other ancillary spaces for the club administration and the Pirates Club home and away teams. These improvements, including a new awning to the north facade will greatly improve the operations of the club. Other benefits will be rejuvenation in the overall use and increased amenity for the players and members. Project Manager: Rik Jones Contractor: ISIS Group Australia Pty Ltd Approximate value: $700k Completion date: End of July 2011 Update August 2011 Project is now complete and occupied. Rectification of minor defects in progress.
Completed works
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Proposed Work View from Sports Oval Existing Front Entry
Pirates Club exterior front entry ramp and stair progress
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Northern Territory Medical Program and Allied Health Infrastructure (Pharmacy) - Defects Period
Background: This complex will consist of two buildings, a purpose designed Pharmacy teaching facility and a purpose designed facility to train students in medicine as part of the Northern Territory Medical Program which in conjunction with Flinders University will deliver a full medical program in the Northern Territory. The Pharmacy building will comprise two level s with a floor area of approximately 1000sqm. The Medical Program building is being built adjacent to the pharmacy building and will comprise three levels with a floor area of approximately 1800sqm. These buildings will have central cores of open space to take advantage of natural light and ventilation, in keeping with CDU policy of eco friendly buildings. Project Manager: Ranjith Dias Contractor: John Holland Pty Ltd Approximate value: $16m Completion date: Second Quarter of 2011 Update Project is now complete and occupied. Rectification of minor defects in progress
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Chiller Plant Upgrade - Defects Period Background: Current plant is at full capacity and the new proposal will comprise extension of the present building and installation of two new high efficiency chillers. The existing chillers will then be progressively replaced as part of a future project. The Project is being funded under the umbrella of the ACIKE project. Project Manager: Tom Lacey Contractor: John Holland/Airducter/Wolpers Grahl Completion date: Second Quarter 2011 Update Project completed and fully operational.
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EIF Bid for New Trades Training Facilities Background: CDU is currently preparing a bid to cover the construction/upgrade of trade training facilities at Casuarina Campus.
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National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS) Housing Background: CDU has received NRAS Funding support for up to one hundred housing units to be built in Casuarina.
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Palmerston Sports Precinct Background:
The Northern Territory Government has unveiled the concept plans to deliver first class sporting facilities in Palmerston that will deliver significant upgrades across five sports. As a part of the $33 million parent project, the Palmerston Magpies AFL facilities at CDU’s Palmerston campus will receive a complete overhaul. Four light towers, two grandstands housing 600 fans, an air-conditioned clubhouse, two new change rooms, an electronic scoreboard and major resurfacing work are all on the drawing board for the oval. Other upgrades include draining upgrades, new solid fencing to screen from the roadway and the extension of the existing car park to cater for 110 spaces. Project Manager: Mark Dodt, Department of Construction & Infrastructure CDU Contact: Tom Lacey - 8946 6114 Contractor: Halikos Construction Approx Value: $10.4M Completion Date: 2nd Quarter 2012 Update Oval construction Reconstruction of oval has been completed and new turf is developing well. New Grandstand and club rooms is undergoing fitout. New car park completed. Upgrade to existing car park is will take place when weather allows.
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Palmerston Land Development Background: In 2008 Charles Darwin University commissioned a consultancy to determine the future use of the Palmerston campus land. The study confirmed that the future needs of the University could be accommodated on approximately 40 hectares of land leaving approximately 70/80 hectares available for other purposes. The consultancy recommended the land be subdivided for residential housing. This recommendation was accepted by University Council and proposals for development were sought. Project Manager: Ken Suter Contractor: CIC Australian Limited and Larrakia Development Corporation Approx Value: $170M Completion Date: TBA Update A consortium comprising CIC Australia Limited and Larrakia Development Corporation has been selected to develop the land. Initial rezoning application lodged December 2010 and public hearing held March 2011. Rezoning has been approved. Development applications to be sumitted for Stage 1. Design work for roads and headworks is well advanced with work schedule to commence as soon as conditions allow.
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Tenders on issue
Please contact 'tenders@cdu.edu.au' for further information
| Tender | Date closing |
| Construction and installation of new Fire Mains Casuarina Campus | Anticipate issuance of tenders February 2012 |
| Construction of a Twenty unit single bed accommodation block | Anticipate issuance of tender for Construction 9th February 2012 and closes 8th March 2012 |
| Tender T23.2011 Construction of roof & additions to existing Library balcony | Closes 2pm Thursday 2nd February 2011 |
| RFT19.2011 Construction and Installation of additional chilled water mains to service the new Australian Centre for Indigenous Knowledge and Education | Closed - Awarded to Airducter Pty Ltd |
| Tender T18.2011 Loose Furniture and Fittings for student accommodation at North Flinders International House | Closed - Jape Furnishing Superstore |
| RFT22.2011 Construction of the North Australian Centre for Oil and Gas | Closes 2 pm Tuesday 31 January 2011 |
| T3.2011 Design, construction and Installation of night time Playing Lights, Alawa Oval No. 3 Casuarina Campus | Closed - TBA |
| RFP4.2011 Design Development and Documentation for a 20 unit Accommodation Block at Casuarina Campus | Closed - Awarded to Mode Design Corporation Pty Ltd |
| Tender T14.2011 Construction of Fire Mains at Alice Springs Campus | Closed - Awarded to Asbuild (NT) Pty Ltd |
| RFP3.2011 Design and documentation of Fire Mains and Hydrants at Casuarina Campus | Closed - Awarded to Irwinconsult Pty Ltd |
| Tender T5.2011 Design and Installation of Audio Visual and Audio/Teleconferencing Teaching Systems for the Australian Centre for Indigenous Knowledge and Education | Closed - Awarded to Rutledge Engineering (AUST) Pty Ltd |
| RFP2.2011 Provision of Construction Design and Documentation Services for the North Australian Hydrocarbon Centre for Excellence | Closed - Awarded to Lucid Consulting Engineers Pty Ltd |
Tender T8.2010 Construction of teaching and administration buildings for the Australian Centre for Indigenous Knowledge and Education for the Charles Darwin University and Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education at the Casuarina campus |
Closed - Awarded to Matrix Projects (Q’Ld) Pty Ltd |
| Tender T1.2011 Construction of 4 Multistorey Accommodation Units at Casuarina Campus | Closed - Awarded to ISIS Group Australia Pty Ltd |
| Tender T12.2009 Sports Precinct | Closed - Awarded to Sitzler Pty Ltd |
| Tender T2.2011 Refurbishment of Pirates Club, Casuarina Campus | Closed - Awarded to ISIS Group Australia Pty Ltd |
| Tender T14.2009 NTMP & Pharmacy – Stage 2 | Closed - Awarded to John Holland Pty Ltd |
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| Tender T1.2010 Chiller Plant Upgrade | Closed - Awarded to Airducter Pty Ltd |
| Tender T2.2010 Chiller Plant HV-LV Transformer Supply | Closed - Awarded to Wolpers Grahl Pty Ltd |
| Tender T3.2010 Chiller Plant Building Extension | Closed - Awarded to John Holland Pty Ltd |
Completed projects
Aged, Child Care and Health Care Support Workers Training Facility and Accommodation Blocks A& B- Alice Springs Campus Project Manager: Tom Lacey
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Refurbishment of MultiMedia Centre - Alice Springs Campus Project Manager: Tom Lacey
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Aged, Child Care and Health Care Support Workers Training Facility - Katherine Rural College Project Manager: Tom Lacey
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Sports and Recreation Precinct plus Medical Centre - Casuarina Campus Project Manager: Ken Suter / Mal Logan
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Notifications
Major Projects is pleased to announce that the construction of buildings for the Australian Centre for Indigenous Knowledge and Education is about to commence. The buildings will be part of the Blue Precinct at the Casuarina Campus. The facility will be a key element in developing the collaboration between Charles Darwin University and Batchelor Institute of Tertiary Education and will create a state of the art learning environment for students and staff.
In the interests of safety, a barrier fence will be placed around the construction site. This fence will be in place for the best part of a year. Access to the site will be restricted.
Due to the nature of site and the scale of the project, Car Park Blue A will be closed for general parking. Arrangements are being made to provide alternative parking spaces around the campus. Car park Orange B will be designated as the new After Hours Secure Car Park. Lighting is currently being upgraded and security cameras will be installed. This car park will be for ticket and permit parking. University Drive East will also be closed to traffic for extended periods of time. This will allow constructors to install services within the road reserve. There will also be a lot of heavy vehicle movements within this area.
A number of trees that are within the footprint of the new buildings will have to be loped or removed. Some of these trees will be chipped and used as mulch around the campus. Others will be transplanted into garden beds around the campus. In conjunction with Landscape Architects, Grounds Staff, the Horticulture department and key stakeholders, a comprehensive landscaping plan has been developed to rehabilitate the area and to create a tropical environment. Over $1m will spent on landscaping the area and adjacent buildings.
We appreciate your patience and tolerance during this period and apologise for any inconvenience that may arise during the project. We believe we will deliver a fantastic facility for the University that will be create a spectacular entrance to the campus.
If you have any queries in regard to this project, please do not hesitate to contact Mal Logan on ext.6217 or by email at mal.logan@cdu.edu.au
Below is a map showing location of works and the new Secure Car Park.
