Geelong Library dome taking shape

October 29, 2014, 12:00 am

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Installation of the Glass Reinforced Concrete GRC) roof panels has commenced on our Geelong Library and Hertiage Centre project. This is a major project milestone and has certainly piqued the interest of the local community, not least Geelong Mayor Darryn Lyons (pictured left). 

The new Geelong Library and Heritage Centre will be a spectacular addition to Geelong’s architectural and cultural landscape.
It will be a nine-storey state-of-the-art facility with all the mod cons for today’s library user.

The unique dome design has been developed by renowned Melbourne firm, ARM Architecture. 

Kane Constructions was appointed in December 2013 to deliver high profile project. 

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University of Melbourne Arts West Redevelopment

November 3, 2014, 12:00 am

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Kane Constructions has been appointed to deliver the early works package for the Arts West Redevelopment at University of Melbourne. The scope includes demolition of the existing multi-level building to make way for the exciting new $66 million facility.

The Arts West Redevelopment Project is the Faculty of Arts’ most significant infrastructure project in recent years and will enable the creation of new and dynamic teaching and learning spaces for staff and students.

Architectural team ARM&Architectus has designed Arts West as the new home of the Bachelor of Arts, giving undergraduate students access to world-class spaces, and equipping academic staff with a new purpose-built teaching and research environment.

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Kane has a long history at University of Melbourne. Our recently completed Main Oval Pavilion won a Master Builders of Victoria Excellence in Commercial Construction Award.

Read more about the 2014 MBAV awards.

Archerfield Substation Delivered 10 Weeks Early

November 4, 2014, 12:00 am

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Kane recently completed the Archerfield substation 10 weeks ahead of programme and defect free.

Energex awarded this project to Kane in March 2014 for the redevelopment of the existing Archerfield substation so that it complies with the Brisbane City Council’s Q200 flood level recommendations. The works incorporated multiple structures including a new control building as well as capacitor and transformer equipment platforms which will house both new and relocated equipment from the existing substation. Buildability challenges included the construction of the new control building and over 3000 metres of underground electrical conduits in close proximity to existing live high voltage cabling. Now complete, the redevelopment will benefit more than 500 homes and businesses in Archerfield and Rocklea.

Kane have now successfully delivered three Energex substations, with a further substation for Ergon underway currently.

Kane awarded Brimbank Community and Civic Centre

November 5, 2014, 12:00 am

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Kane Constructions has been awarded the contract to deliver the $52 million Brimbank Community and Civic Centre project.

The striking design by Lyons, which draws on the saw tooth industrial heritage of the site, will open onto Hampshire Road and the surrounding precinct creating a great environment for learning and community collaboration.

The design includes an exceptional new Sunshine Library set over the first two floors with a large double height reading room and areas for different user groups including children, teens, and adults.
A new customer service centre and a local history interpretive centre make up the ground floor footprint. The second floor also includes a learning centre and community rooms, the council chamber, and an exhibition space.

In addition to being a landmark building in its own right, the new building will contribute to the ongoing renewal of the Sunshine town centre.

This is the 14th project on which Kane and Lyons have collaborated since we delivered the Bellarine Centre at Geelong Hospital in 1996. 

Significant community facilities currently being constructed by Kane include:
- Geelong Library and Heritage Centre, VIC
- The Rockdale Library, NSW
- Aquanation (Ringwood Aquatic Centre), VIC
- Springwood Community & Cultural Facility, NSW

Kane shines bright at NSW MBA Excellence Awards

November 8, 2014, 12:00 am

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Kane has had their most successful year yet at the recently held NSW MBA Excellence in Construction Awards.  Eighteen staff made the trek to the Star Casino and came away with the following awards:-

• ANSTO Centre for Accelerator Science (CAS) Lucas Heights – Industrial Buildings $15M to $25M.
• Eternity Playhouse’ Darlinghurst – Adaptive Re-use of an Historic building $5M to $10M.
• Church of Scientology Sydney – Refurbishment/Renovations/Extension $10M to $15M.
• Tamarama Kiosk & Services Building – Public Buildings up to $5M.

Congratulations go to all those involved in the projects.

NSW wins Tender for Moore Theological College

November 20, 2014, 12:00 am

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Kane has been awarded their biggest project to date in NSW, the design and construction of the $30m Moore Theological College on the edge of Sydney’s CBD.  Works will commence early December 2014 and be completed by May 2016.

Kane secures D&C contract for Moore Theological College Sydney

November 20, 2014, 12:00 am

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Kane Constructions has been awarded the design and construct contract to deliver the $30 million Moore College Resource and Research Centre project.

Located at 1 King Street, Newtown, at the corner of King Street and Carillon Avenue, Moore College is the theological training college for the diocese of Sydney Anglican Church of Australia. 

The College is one of the largest Anglican seminaries in the world and houses Moore College Library, which is the largest theological library in the Southern Hemisphere. 

The proposed new building, comprising one basement level and 6 levels of building [approximately 7,800sqm GFA], is the first stage of a long term Master Plan for the coordinated redevelopment of the College. 

Designed by Allen Jack + Cottier Architects, works will commence shortly with completion in 2016.  Nix Anderson are representing Moore College. 

New projects with Department of Defence

December 1, 2014, 12:00 am

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Kane Constructions has been awarded two contracts by Department of Defence.

The DSTO New test Facility located at Fishermans Bend in Melbourne will support research programs undertaken by the Air Vehicles Division and Maritime Platforms Division relating to engine and alternate power source management (fuel purification systems and aircraft and maritime engine fuel components such as batteries, fuel cells, hydrogen engine systems). The design team comprises Architectus and Aecom. 

The Monageeta Tilt Table Facility comprises construction a facility housing a 26 metre long tilt table with a 70 tonne payload capacity. The system is capable of testing vehicles comprising of wheeled vehicles including passenger cars as well as trucks and trailers (up to B-double in size), military vehicles including recovery and protected mobility vehicles and laden 20ft and 40ft ISO Containers. The design team comprises Vipac and Magryn & Associates. 

Kane is working with Jacobs on both projects with works commencing early in the New Year.

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The Sir Zelman Cowen Centre for Science

January 5, 2015, 12:00 am

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Kane Constructions has been appointed to construct the new Sir Zelman Centre for Science at Scotch College in Melbourne.

The $30+ million facility will encourage student and teacher interactions with each level of the new centre housing a unique learning landscape bringing together formal teaching labs, staff offices and facilities and a central learning hub.

Read more. 

Works commence this month. The building has been designed by Cox Architecture with whom we have completed the award winning University of Melbourne Pavillion and the Victoria University Construction Futures projects.

 

Kane Secures Australian Museum Transformation

January 30, 2015, 12:00 am

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After 125 years of its entrance on College Street, The Australian Museum, Australia’s first museum and one of the nation’s most important scientific research, educational and cultural institutions, is building a new entry on William Street. Kane was awarded the project in January 2015.

The $5.5M transformation includes new glass façade and entry walkway, with ‘Crystal Hall’ function room to the William Street side of the Australian Museum.

Works include demolition, civil, structures, entry ramp, glass façade and miscellaneous fit out works.

The contemporary ‘floating glass’ entry hall designed by Neeson Murcutt Architects was unveiled today by NSW Deputy Premier, the Hon Troy Grant.

“This investment in the Australian Museum will significantly upgrade one of Australia’s most important scientific and educational institutions, improving the State’s cultural assets which are a major component of our visitor economy. This new entrance and expanded gallery space will provide the Australian Museum with an opportunity to attract new domestic and international visitors,” the Hon Mike Baird, Premier of New South Wales, said.

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Turning of the Sod at Wyndham Clinic Private Hospital

February 6, 2015, 12:00 am

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Kane was awarded the Wyndham Clinic Redevelopment project in December 2014.

Work on the upgrade has begun, with the turning of the sod ceremony taking place today.

A dedicated drug and alcohol detox and rehab service and a youth mental health service will be added.

The upgrade includes 22 new inpatient beds, a day program, an additional day surgery and an expanded recovery area. The expansion will take the total number of mental health beds to 50 and dedicated day theatres for surgical procedures to two.

Wyndham Clinic's Chief Executive Officer Peter Bailey (shown in photo opposite) said the hospital had been open for just over 12 months, but additional services were already needed.

Werribee MP Tim Pallas (also shown in photo opposite) welcomed the hospital’s investment, especially in the vital areas of mental health and addiction treatment.

“Wyndham is a rapidly growing community with a growing need for health services,” he said.

Wyndham Clinic Private Hospital is at 242A Hoppers Lane, Werribee.

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Trinity College Gateway Building underway

February 15, 2015, 12:00 am

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Kane was awarded the lump sum contract in November 2014 for the Trinity College Gateway Building Early/Enabling Works.

Vice-Chancellor Professor Glyn Davis has turned the ceremonial sod for Trinity College’s new Gateway building to mark the first stage of the project.

The Gateway will be located near the western end of Tin Alley and will link Trinity and the University.

The building will house teaching facilities, including laboratories, tutorial rooms and an auditorium, an art gallery and studio, music practice rooms and drama spaces. On a recent sunny afternoon, the Vice-Chancellor was joined by various key Trinity staff, including Mr Campbell Bairstow, Provost, Mr Jim Craig, Chairman of the Board, and other members of the board.

The Reverend Canon Professor Dorothy Lee, Dean of the Theological School, was present to offer a prayer for the new building.

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Matt McPhee, Business Development Manager NSW

February 18, 2015, 12:00 am

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We are pleased to welcome Matt McPhee to Kane Constructions as Business Development Manager in our Sydney office.

Working closely with General Manager Cameron Powell and with support from Director Tristan Forster, Matt will play a key role in ensuring our New South Wales business continues to evolve via access to new and challenging opportunities.

Contact details:
Matt McPhee
NSW Business Development Manager
Kane Constructions Pty Ltd
P: 02 9930 5555
E: mmcphee@kane.com.au  

Sweet as …………

February 26, 2015, 12:00 am

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Kane’s Queensland office has diversified into the production of honey.

In conjunction with Bee One Third (www.beeonethird.com.au), Kane has taken the opportunity to put its green roof to good use as a home for several hives. 

Perfectly located over the road from the Crosby Park, the bees have plenty of trees nearby to find their pollen. 

Over 30,000 bees are now calling the Kane rooftop home and have been busy at work, with the first harvest taking place at the end of January 2015 which produced over 75 litres of honey.

Melbourne Girls Grammar Artemis Project

March 20, 2015, 12:00 am

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Kane Constructions has been appointed preferred contractor for the Artemis project at Melbourne Girls Grammar. 

The Artemis Project comprises the construction of a health and wellbeing centre located on the Senior School campus at Anderson Street South Yarra. 

The new facility includes an indoor pool, indoor multipurpose courts, gymnasium, break out spaces and extensive landscaping.

Works will be completed ahead of the 2017 school year.

Kane is pleased to be working with Case Meallin & Associates, BVN, TTW, Umow Lai and WT Partnership. 

Read more and watch the video. 

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2015 MPavilion architect announced

April 9, 2015, 12:00 am

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The 2015 MPavilion will be designed by AL_A, the studio of Stirling Prize winning architect Amanda Levete (top left).

Kane Constructions is pleased to continue our support of the Naomi Milgrom Foundation and look forward to delivering the next installment of the MPavilion located at Queen Victoria Gardens following the success of the 2014 installation designed by Sean Godsell Architects (middle left). 

About AL_A
Since its formation in 2009, AL_A has refined an intuitive and strategic approach to design that has radicalised clients and briefs, and led to a diverse range of concepts for cultural, retail and commercial schemes around the world. Recent commissions include the highly anticipated expansion of the Victoria & Albert Museum in London; a 1.5 million square foot luxury shopping mall and hotel in Bangkok on the former grounds of the British Embassy (bottom lefT); a new centre for the cancer care charity Maggie’s; a 13-hectare media campus for Sky; and a cultural centre in Lisbon commissioned by Energias De Portugal (EDP), one of the world’s foremost energy companiees.

Learn more about MPavilion

 

Oxfam Trailwalker - New Zealand and Melbourne

April 13, 2015, 12:00 am

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Kane Constructions has been a national sponsor of the Oxfam Trailwalker in Australia since 2005.

Last weekend team Kane Cadets completed the Melbourne event. Whilst on 28 March our KaNZ team ventured across the ditch to participate in the 10th anniversary of the New Zealand event held at scenic Lake Taupo. 

Together, KaNZ and Kane Cadets have raised over $11,000 for Oxfam to help overcome poverty and injustice around the world.

In June, we have two teams from our Queensland office participating in the Brisbane event - the Kane Train and the Hurri-Kanes. Whilst in August our NSW team 'Just Kane It' will undertake the Sydney event. 

It's not too late to make a donation. Please click on the links below - every dollar helps.

Make a donation to our New Zealnd team: 
KaNZ

Make a donation to our Melbourne team: 
Kane Cadets

Make a donation to our Brisbane teams: 
Kane Train and Hurri-Kanes

Make a donation to our Sydney team:
Just Kane It

Topping out at Epworth Richmond

April 15, 2015, 12:00 am

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Celebrations were held today at our Epworth Richmond project to mark the topping out of the structure.

Works are progressing well with the new facility on track for handover in the frist quarter of 2016. 

Project Overview:
The $120 million Lee Wing will comprise the following services within a new 16 level building including five basement levels:  
- 34 cubicle Emergency Department (Stage 1)
- 26 bed Intensive Care Unit
- Cardiac Intensive Care Unit & Inpatient Unit
- Consulting Suites
- 119 Acute Inpatient Rooms with Ensuites
- 6 Operating Theatres
- Additional Car Parking

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University of Melbourne Arts West Redevelopment

April 20, 2015, 12:00 am

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Kane Constructions has been appointed as design and construct contractor for the $66 million Arts West Redevelopment at University of Melbourne. 

The Arts West Redevelopment Project is the Faculty of Arts’ most significant infrastructure project in recent years and will enable the creation of new and dynamic teaching and learning spaces for staff and students.

The project scope includes the rebuild of the east-west wing from Level 1 to provide state of the art teaching & learning and staff workspaces. A new atrium space will enclose Professor’s Court, complimented by increased landscaping, cloisters and colonnades. The north-south wing will also undergo a light refurbishment from Level 4 and above.

Works have commenced with the project due for completion in 2016. 

The project team comprises:

Project Manager Aurecon
Archtect ARM Architectus 
Services LCI, Aecom 
Structure Irwin Consult
QS Slattery  

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University of Melbourne Project Services 
ARM Architecture

Austin Health Short Stay Unit

April 13, 2015, 12:00 am

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Kane have been appointed as the Lump Sum Head Contractor for the $9 million Austin Health Short Stay Unit project.

The Austin Hospital has one of Victoria's busiest Emergency Departments. The expansion of the Short Stay Unit will increase ED's capacity to accommodate a substantial growth in treatment demand.

It will also provide the ED with more flexible working spaces which will allow Austin Health to deliver contemporary, best practice models of care.

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