Major Projects Office
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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
Please Note: R&M Section of Facilities Management is responsible for the day-to-day maintenance and repair of University buildings (eg. light bulbs, electrical faults, air conditioning problems, leaky taps and any other faults. Reporting of maintenance issues should be lodged through the FM Help Desk via the link: ServiceCall
Major Projects Team - email: mp-projectoffice@cdu.edu.au
| Senior Manager Major Projects (Superintendent for all Projects) Ken Suter T. 08 8946 6309 F. 08 8946 7709 E. ken.suter@cdu.edu.au |
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| Project Admin Officer Vivien Dowling T. (08) 8946 6862 F. (08) 8946 7709 E. vivien.dowling@cdu.edu.au |
Project Admin Officer - Finance 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
Major Projects Newsletter Vol 6
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.
Certification has been received.
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Current Projects - Casuarina (Quick Links) Australian Centre for Indigenous Knowledge and Education (ACIKE) North Australian Centre for Oil and Gas Menzies School of Health Research Building Conservation Land Management (CLM) Re-Location |
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Background CDU has entered into an agreement with Toga Developments to lease approximately 3,500 sqm of a new buildings to be erected by Toga Developments in the Darwin Waterfront Precinct. The building will be located adjacent to existing Building No. 3 and is expected to be completed in 2014. The building will house CDU's Business and Hospitality teaching facilities. Project Manager:Ken Suter Contractor: TBA Approximately value: $6m Completion date: Second Qtr 2014 Update Designs for fitout are being prepared.
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Australian Centre for Indigenous Knowledges and Education (ACIKE)
Background CDU and the Batchelor Institute for Indigenous Tertiary Education (BIITE) have established a collaborative venture, “The Australian Centre for Indigenous Knowledges 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: 8 November 2012 Update Building is now completed. Cafe construction is proceeding.
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Background This project will progressively install new fire mains to recently revised standards. Project Manager: Tom Lacey Contractor: Fred NT Pty Ltd Approximate value: $4m Completion date: Ongoing Update Work to commence 1st quarter 2013.
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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: Sunbuild Pty Ltd Approximate value: $2.9m Completion date: 1st Quarter 2013 Update Project has been completed
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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: Lahey Constructions Approximate value: $18m Completion date: 1st Quarter 2013 Update Floor has been poured and blockwork is proceeding.
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Background Plans have been prepared for the refurbishment of Building Orange 2, Levels 2, 3 and 4 for the School of Education. Project Manager: Rik Jones Contractor:Asbuild (NT) Pty Ltd Approximate value: $526k Completion date: Third Quarter 2013 Tender for works closes on 7th February 2013
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Conservation Land Management (CLM) Re-Location Background A demountable in Pink Precinct is proposed to accomodation 30 students and 5 staff. NT Link has been awarded the contract. Project Manager: Rik Jones Contractor: NT Link Pty Ltd Approximate value: $665K Completion date: Second Quarter 2013 Works have been completed.
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New Trades Training Facilities Background CDU is planning the construction/upgrade of trade training facilities at Casuarina Campus. Project Manager: Rik Jones Contractor: Mode Design Corp Pty Ltd Approximate value: $347k Completion date: Third Quarter 2013
Design phase is continuining
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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: PTM Group Pty Ltd Approximate value: $5M Completion date: 2 November 2012 Update Practical completion has been achieved and the building is now in the Defects Period.. Structural Load Testing Facility Building is now is completed |
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Road Upgrade University Drive West As part of CDU's ongoing capital works improvement program, a number of upgrades are being made to various infrastructure on the Casuarina campus. The scope includes resurfacing of University Drive West and Carpark C, provision of kerb and guttering, line-marking and other associated work covered in the tender documentation. Project Manager: Tom Lacey Contractor: Aldebaran Contracting Pty Ltd Approximate value: $512K Completion date: Third Quarter 2012 Update Roadworks were completed mid August 2012. Minor finishing works are still in progress. |
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Library Refurbishment - Defects Period 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: Pattemore Constructions Pty Ltd Approximate value: $221K Commencement date: March 2012 Update Balcony refurbishment completed.
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ACIKE / BIITE - Student Accommodation - Defects Period
Background A component of the ACIKE/BIITE joint venture to build a thirty two 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 International House Complex. Project Manager: Tom Lacey Contractor: ISIS Group Australia Pty Ltd Approximate value: $3.3M Completion Date: 1st Quarter 2012 Update Construction has achieved Practical Completion and is now in the 'Defect's Period'.
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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 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 Australia Limited and Larrakia Development Corporation Approx Value: $170M Completion Date: TBA Update Sales campaign for stage 1 has commenced. Design work for roads and headworks is well advanced with site works scheduled to commence in August 2012. Stage 1 has now been sold out and sale of allotments in Stage 2 has commenced.
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Minor works
Minor works around the campuses have been handed over to Major Projects to complete within their scope of works. Minor works are all works less that $300k.
These works will entail inhouse sketches for client sign off and proceed to construction as per procurement rules.
Orange 1 Level 2 Refurbishment Background Reception counter, offices, training and meeting room are to be created for Office of Learning and Teaching. Project Manager: Ken Suter / Ranjith Dias Contractor: Pattermore Construction Pty Ltd Approximate value: $250K Completion date: Fourth Quarter 2013 Work is continuing in phases with four offices and reception to be completed initially. |
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Orange 4 Level 1 Refurbishment Upgrade to furniture and fittings for AMEP Project Manager: Siau Lin Lih Contractor: Arafura Marketing Approximate value: $25K Completion date: Completed 2013
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Orange12 HR Counter New Counter for HRS Project Manager: Ranjith Dias Contractor: Pattermore Construction Pty Ltd Approximate value: $40K Completion date: Completed 2013 |
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Tenders on issue
Please contact 'tenders@cdu.edu.au' for further information
| Tender | Date closing |
| Tender T7.2013 Fabricate, supply and install Steel Instrument Mounting Frame for a Structural Testing Facility | Closes Tuesday 9th April 2013 |
| Tender T2.2013 Orange 2 Refurbishment ad Fit out Levels 2, 3 & 4 | Closed - Awarded to Asbuild Constructions |
| Tender T30.2012 Architectural and related Services to produce Construction Documentation for a New Training Facility at Charles Darwin University Casuarina Campus | Closed - Awarded to Mode Design Corp Pty Ltd |
| Tender T23.2012 Civil Works in preparation for extending the University's Strand precinct | Closed - Awarded to Sitzler Pty Ltd |
| Tender T21.2012 Supply and Installation of a Demountable Building on Casuarina Campus | Closed - Awarded to NT Link Pty Ltd |
| Supply of Furniture and Fittings for the Australian Centre for Indigenous Knowledge and Education | Closed - Awarded tp Vystan Interiors |
| Tender RFT10.2012 Construction and installation of new Fire Mains Casuarina Campus | Closed- Awarded to Fred NT |
| Tender T16.2012 Supply and Install Furniture and Fitting for the NACOG Building | Closed - Awarded to Vystan Interiors |
| Tender RFT3.2012 Construction of a Twenty unit single bed accommodation block | Closed - Awarded to Sunbuild Pty Ltd |
| Tender RFT2.2012 University Drive West Upgrade | Closed - Awarded to Aldebaran Contracting Pty Limited |
| Tender T23.2011 Construction of roof & additions to existing Library balcony | Closed - Awarded to Pattemore Constructions Pty Ltd |
| 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 - Awarded to Jape Furnishing Superstore |
| RFT22.2011 Construction of the North Australian Centre for Oil and Gas | Closed - Awarded to PTM Group Pty Ltd |
| T3.2011 Design, construction and Installation of night time Playing Lights, Alawa Oval No. 3 Casuarina Campus | Closed - Awarded to Lightning Electrical Services N.T. Pty Ltd |
| 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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Student Accommodation Increased needs Project Manager: Tom Lacey
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Sports and Recreation Precinct plus Medical Centre - Casuarina Campus Project Manager: Ken Suter / Mal Logan
Northern Territory Medical Program and Allied Health Infrastructure (Pharmacy)
Project Manager: Ranjith Dias
Chiller Plant Upgrade Project Manager: Tom Lacey
Pirates Club Refurbishment Project Manager: Rik Jones
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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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Palmerston Sports Precinct 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 Facility is now been completed and has been used for major football events.
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Notifications
MENZIES BUILDING
Menzies is building a new facility at Casuarina Campus, CDU. Project timeline is between 3rd October 2012 to 1st Quarter 2013.
Map below shows location of works.
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