December 2006
Client:Hungry Jack's
Project Management:Clifton Development
Brief:Completion of store make good
Info:This included the removal of all equipment, furniture and signs and making good of all walls, ceilings and floors. Trades involved included plumbing, gyprocking, tiling, painting, electrical, air-conditioning and mechanical.
The store was handed over one week ahead of schedule.
Time to complete:Dec 29 2006 - Jan 25 2007
James posted this on 26/01.

Link:http://www.hungryjacks.com.au

December 2006
Client:Grosvenor Freeholds Pty Limited
Brief:Remedial work for building facade
Project Management:Vegagroup
Info:Certain segments of the building's external brick walls appeared lacking verticality. Vegagroup undertook remedial building work and redecoration.
Time to complete:Dec 20 2006 - Dec 23 2006
JK posted this on 23/12.

December 2006
Client:GPO Sydney No. 1 Martin Place
Project Management:Vegagroup
Brief:Maintenance and re-painting works within the main car park
Info:Vegagroup was engaged for maintenance and re-painting works within the main car park. We installed special reflectors to separate incoming traffic and colour-code painted various locations (Line marking of arrows, pedestrian crossings and loading dock.)

No. 1 Martin Place is one of Sydney's finest heritage-listed buildings (circa 1874). It offers its daily visitors glimpses of Sydney's early days of European settlement. This grand old General Post Office building has been a traditional meeting place for more than a century and remains a popular address.
Visit No. 1 Martin Place and discover chic boutiques, smart commercial outlets and a rich choice of culinary experiences. You will find the famous GPO Clock Tower, Colonial Artifacts at the Tank Stream exhibit, restaurants, cafes, bars and fashion boutiques.
You can go on for hours enjoying a relaxed atmosphere. What would you expect to find? Havana House, Xile, Zoya Carmen, Herringbone, Endota Day Spa, Anthea Crawford, GPO Restaurants and Bars, Prime Restaurant, Post Brasserie, No. 1 The Health Club and for your convenience, Travelex ATM and Australia Post Shop.
Time to complete:Dec 20 2006 - Dec 20 2006
James / Ant posted this on 21/12.

Link:http://www.gposydney.com

December 2006
Client:Sydney Airport Corporation Ltd
Brief:Barrier fencing for pedestrians safety in the busy taxi pick up area
Project Management:Vegagroup
Info:Erect new fencing to increase pedestrian safety near high traffic areas. It comprised of a welded pipe rail fencing at the Domestic terminal (T2) and a commercial pool fencing at the International Terminals (T1).
Time to complete:Dec 17 2006 - Dec 29 2006
JK posted this on 30/12.

Link:http://www.sydneyairport.com.au

December 2006
Client:Air Canada
Brief:Renewal of carpet surfaces at Air Canada's Sydney Airport office
Project Management:Vegagroup
Info:Vegagroup was contracted to install new carpeted surfaces at Air Canada offices at Sydney Airport.
Air Canada is currently the 14th largest commercial airline in the world, with a fleet of 198 aircrafts. In Australia, Air Canada offers international flights only from Sydney's Kingsford Smith International Airport.
Time to complete:Dec 17 2006 - Dec 17 2006
James posted this on 17/12.

Link:http://www.aircanada.com/au

December 2006
Client:Hungry Jack's
Project Management:Beraldo Design
Brief:Roofing the restaurant's service area
Info:Carried out a 35m² corrugated colour bond roof installation over the restaurant's service area. Trades involved were carpenters, roofers and plumbers. Special thanks for the great performance of carpenter Adam Vetaloni.
Time to complete:Dec 04 2006 - Dec 12 2006
James posted this on 14/12.

Link:http://www.hungryjacks.com.au

November 2006
Client:JetStar Airways Pty Limited
Brief:Readying JetStar's International operations office at Sydney Airport's T1
Project Management:Vegagroup
Info:Vegagroup was contracted to perform painting work and make good of JetStar offices at Sydney Airport.
Jetstar is Australia's and Singapore's new low fares airline for Australia and the Asia-Pacific. They started flying within Australia on the 25th of May, 2004. This office was established to cater for their international operations covering Hawaii and Phuket.
Time to complete:Nov 06 2006 - Nov 07 2006
Tony posted this on 08/11.

Link:http://www.jetstar.com

November 2006
Event:Eurasia Marathon
Info:This marathon is the marathon where two continents meet. The Eurasia Marathon is organized by Istanbul’s Municipality. It starts from the Anatolian side of Istanbul and ends at the European side, crossing the most beautiful spots in Istanbul. The Bosphorus River flows right alongside you as you run across roads and bridges.
Running at Istanbul was a challenge as the temperature was minus 3 degrees at 09:00am and it felt gradually colder as we sweated through the race, which even felt longer than usual (The weather bureau forecast was about 9 Celsius.).

So going slowly, I had plenty of time to gaze at the scenery and think about what makes Istanbul special as one-foot chased the other on the flat asphalt surface.
I ran passed the blue mosque of Hagia Sophia and in all crossing three bridges, one over the Bosphorus and two over the Golden Horn linking the European section of Istanbul.
What a place this town is, capital of 3 empires.
I was definitely looking forward for a good rub & scrub afterward, but feeling cold and exhausted I retired to a hot Turkish bath in my hotel.
JK posted this on 05/11.

Link:http://www.istanbulmarathon.org.tr

October 2006
Client:Hungry Jack's
Project Management:Beraldo Design
Brief:Upgrade of store front counter
Info:Macquarie Centre is located north of the Sydney CBD at North Ryde. The centre covers more than 95,000m² and has 240 specialty stores over four levels and is managed by AMP Capital Shopping Centres.
The refurbishment of the centre’s popular Food Court is now complete, and customers are already enjoying the improved layout and wider choice of food outlets, with a total of 18 stores.
Refurbished stores include Jamaica Blue, Appetito's, RJ's Sandwich Works, Tandoori Connection, Bamboo Garden, Ken's Bento Box, Xquisito, Hungry Jack’s and Donut King, which have also relocated to a new kiosk.

Vegagroup was engaged for the upgrade of Hungry Jack’s front counter. The new look featured red colour glass front complementing white Corian counter tops. Also the elimination of the front store shutters thus maximising visibility. Vegagroup coordinated with the centre management (AMP) for site induction, access to loading docks, and acceptable hours of work and security arrangements for after hours. Vegagroup operated after hours and through the night, making the store ready for POS installation the next day.
Commenting on the overall upgrade of the Food Court, Centre manager for Macquarie Centre Michael Wappett said, “A trip to Macquarie Centre wouldn’t be complete without a visit to one of the many food outlets in the Food Court. With this in mind, we’ve given the Food Court a fashionable makeover so that customers can enjoy its new contemporary ambience, improved amenities and food choices. We believe that the Food Court will become a destination in itself for customers to relax, take time out from the shops, and enjoy a tasty bite with a choice of delicious food from around the globe, ranging from healthy wraps and salads to Thai and Italian,” said Michael.
Time to complete:Oct 23 2006 - Oct 25 2006
Stv posted this on 27/10.

Link:http://www.macquariecentre.com.au

October 2006
Client:Centro Properties Group
Project Management:Vegagroup
Brief:De-fit of ex Charlies Club Sandwich tenancy
Info:Following Vegagroup’s successful handover of the HJ restaurant at Centro in Bankstown, Centro’s assistant project manager Tony Robertson requested for an urgent de-fit of the ex Charlies Club Sandwich tenancy. The finish date was set at the end of the month.
Time to complete:Oct 20 2006 - Oct 20 2006
James posted this on 21/10.

Link:http://www.centro.com.au

September 2006
Client:Hungry Jack's
Project Management:Clifton Development Consultants Pty Ltd
Construction Manager:Vegagroup
Site Supervisor:James
Brief:Store fit out following fire damage at HJ Cabramatta restaurant.
Info:The brief was simple; bring back the store to previous operating conditions within a tight timeline. Hungry Jack's Cabramatta store is situated at the corner of Cumberland Hwy and Cabramatta Rd. A busy restaurant if you can imagine.
The fire damage was extensive, but not complete. The first thing was to make the whole place safe by having the electricians check and isolate electrical outlets and provide temporary power and lights for the works to be carried out. Then of course, protect and cover the equipment from the effects of dust & scratches as the works is being carried out.
A total debris clearance and removals off site was next on the list to make way for phase 2.
The key challenge was the odour removal by decontaminating both the contents and the structure in preparation for paint and relevant building works.
Due to the nature of the job, the scope of work increased by 60 to 70% as the project progressed, but the delivery timeframe remained set for 2 weeks. For example, the roof had to come off and the entire ceiling had to be renewed etc.
Vegagroup carried out the project under a construction management agreement, coordinating processes.
Trades required: Structural engineers, Fire cleaning specialists, Roofers, Hydraulics, Mechanical & Air-conditioning, Plumbers, Gyprockers, Painters, Electricians, Phone technicians, Computer etc.
Some of the contractors involved: Powell Mechanical, Channon Refrigeration, Steamatic, Nutech Engineering.
Time to complete:Sep 29 2006 - Oct 25 2006
James posted this on 26/10.

Link:http://www.hungryjacks.com.au

September 2006
Event:Sydney Running Festival 1/2 Marathon
Info:It is dubbed as one of the best runs in the world. This half a marathon is also a fantastic way to raise much-needed funds for charity (Major race sponsors are the National Heart Foundation and the Australian Red Cross.)
On a beautiful sunny Sydney morning we took off from Milsons Point at North Sydney at 06:30am crossing the Harbour Bridge and finishing at the forecourt of the Opera House.
JK posted this on 17/09.

Links:http://www.sydneymarathon.org
http://www.blackmores.com.au
http://www.heartfoundation.com.au
http://www.redcross.org.au

September 2006
Client:Sydney Airport Corporation Ltd
Project Management:Sydney Airport Corporation
Architects:Maitland & Butler Pty Ltd
Brief:Pronto! Valet Car Park Profile Upgrade.
Info:The Pronto! Valet and Car Wash were originally built by Vegagroup just before the Olympics.
Six years on and Pronto! Valet Parking was due for an upgrade to highlight its five star appeal. Vegagroup delivered Structural work, Refurbishment, Painting (Pillars and floors), Line marking, Flooring, Electrical & Lighting, Fittings, Office refurbishment, Staff Amenities, glazing etc. Due to the nature of the upgrade process and the required proposed facelift, a high degree of customisation was put into operation to achieve the preferred results.
Next time you're at Sydney Airport, simply drive into the forecourt on the Departures level of Terminal 2 and turn left into the parking entrance, where you can leave your car with Pronto! and collect it on your return to Sydney.
Pronto! Valet provides a high quality service and an ultra convenient product to domestic travellers.
Signage upgrade for the whole project was carried out by K & W Signs.
Time to complete:Sep 12 2006 - Nov 07 2006
Stv posted this on 10/11.

Link:http://www.sydneyairport.com.au

August 2006
Client:Wilson Parking
Project Management:Vegagroup
Brief:Exterior signs refurbishment.
Info:This was a special project.
Our client set a particular timeline following their strategic deployment of the new corporate identity throughout WP car parks nationwide.
So you don't just show up with your oversized crane and block the street until you finish. Preparation were underway sometime before to acquire the proper permissions from the relevant authorities (Our gratitude to the City of Sydney Council & the Sydney Police for their support.)
Moreover, all the trades involved needed to be scheduled to deliver their bit all in a day's work. Keep in mind that the Cinema Centre car park is a busy operation, considering it's a convenient and ideal location to park your car and access the surrounding attractions such as the IMAX Theatre, Queen Victoria Building, Darling Harbour, Chinese Garden, George Street Cinemas etc.
Time to complete:Aug 16 2006 - Aug 16 2006
JK posted this on 17/08.

August 2006
Client:Private investors
Project Management:Vegagroup
Brief:Design, construct & project manage a commercial and retail building at 639 Church Street.
Info:The construction begins at 639 Church Street, a complete design, construct & project manage initiative by Vegagroup.
This is set to become a bright landmark for businesses in the local area.
639 Church Street will be the gateway to Parramatta from the North, setting a precedent in architectural design for the area, which has long been overdue. The timeframe for completion is set at four months to accommodate for the pre-committed tenants. The available space is categorised as Commercial, Industrial/Bulky goods.

Worksite Log 11/09/2006:Sydney's recently being blessed with long awaited rainfall and naturally slowed the work on the site a little.
So far the bulk excavation for the Basement is complete with a total of over 100 truck loads being transported off site, each load approx 12 tonnes.
Parramatta City Council's certifying team member John Barnes lent his support during his pre-pour structural inspections. His instructions were welcomed and all went well. Now the concrete placement for the footings & basement detention tank is completed totalling 112m³ of concrete for the footings.
Currently construction work is underway on the retaining and internal walls in the basement.

Worksite Log 28/11/2006:This building is taking shape very fast, we are out of the basement and the first slab is poured. The brick works for the first level is complete and formwork for the second slab is under way.
Time to complete:Aug 02 2006 - Active
Tony posted this on 03/08.

August 2006
Client:Wilson Parking
Project Management:Vegagroup
Brief:Implement Wilson Parking's new corporate colours.
Info:The Goulburn St Parking Station occupies a City block in the Southern CBD. It was built in 1961 and has a capacity of 750 parking spaces. As part of Wilson Parking's new corporate image, the Goulburn St. Parking Station's upgrade was an intensive undertaking.
This car park operates 7 days a week with long hours. This leaves a tight window for our operation work, which consisted of colour coded painting, line marking and signage.
Goulburn St. Carpark sits over the underground portal for the City Circle which carries seven of the city's eleven suburban rail lines.
It also serves a number of city highlights like Hyde Park, the Anzac Memorial, World Square, Sydney Dental Hospital, Capitol Theatre, Chinatown, Central Station, Downing Centre, Family Law Courts etc.
Signage:K & W Signs.
Time to complete:Aug 01 2006 - Aug 29 2006
JK posted this on 29/08.

July 2006
Client: TPFA c/o Hungry Jack's
Brief:A provision for modifying walkways access to HJ from BOH to FOH at the Hoyts Centre in Sydney.
Info:Work carried out after midnight.
Time to complete:Jul 12 2006 - Jul 13 2006
JK posted this on 14/07.

July 2006
Client:Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority
Brief:Works to be carried out as part of the parking equipment upgrade for Darling Harbour car parks.
Time to complete:Jul 01 2006 - Jul 02 2006
Nat posted this on 03/07.

June 2006
Client:Hungry Jack's Pty Ltd
Brief:Supply and install Corian front countertop at the Tuggernanong restaurant.
Info:Work was performed after hours and the restaurant was ready for business by the next day.
Time to complete:Jun 26 2006 - Jun 27 2006
JK posted this on 27/06.

June 2006
Client:Hungry Jack's Pty Ltd
Brief:Tiling of entire outside eating area.
Time to complete: Jun 24 2006 - Jun 26 2006
JK posted this on 27/06.

June 2006
Client:Hungry Jack's Pty Ltd
Brief:Tiling of entire outside eating area.
Time to complete: Jun 21 2006 - Jun 23 2006
JK posted this on 24/06.

June 2006
Client:Sydney Airport Corporation Ltd
Brief:Civil works on bitumen areas at the Long Term car park.
Time to complete: Jun 14 2006 - Jun 14 2006
JK posted this on 15/06.

June 2006
Client:Wilson Parking
Brief:Building of a car park attendant booth at P150, O'Connell St Sydney.
Info:This involved timber work, windows, electrical & phone cabling and painting. Our client request was for the job to be carried out over the weekend so it's operational at the beginning of the week.
Time to complete: Jun 03 2006 - Jun 05 2006
Stv posted this on 06/06.

May 2006
Client:Australian Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Brief:At API's new Priceline locationMake good of offices and remove excess debris.
Time to complete:May 22 2006 - May 22 2006
Nat posted this on 23/05.

May 2006
Event: SMH 1/2 Marathon
Info: Race started at 07:00am.
Time to complete: 1 hr 49 minutes.
JK posted this on 21/05.

May 2006
Client: Hungry Jack's Pty Limited
Brief: Re-concrete and make good.
Info:Paint edges of opening, install reflective strips on all light poles, straighten a light pole which was hit by a car.
Time to complete:May 19 2006 - May 19 2006
Stv posted this on 20/05.

May 2006
Client:Wilson Parking
Brief:Part of an ongoing programme of improvements at MLC car park.
Info:Walls, ceilings, islands, plinths and floors painted. Also line marking of the entire car park.
Time to complete: May 08 2006 - May 08 2006
Stv posted this on 09/05.

May 2006
Client:Sydney Airport Corporation
Project Management:Vegagroup
Brief:Demolition of Police Station / Building 231
Info:Demolition involves many risky ramifications. It requires particular skills so that neighbouring structures, important wiring and piping are not damaged in the process.
Following a design Certification & survey for the civil works, including workcover correspondence; Vega undertook all the necessary safety precautions to keeping potential problems under control.
Demolition works included the removal of existing building structure, concrete breaking, Asbestos, removal of vegetation except for large trees. Also trenching, backfill and pole footing. New surfaces were laid incorporating asphalt AC10/30 and concrete according to the AS2150 requirements.
Time to complete:May 03 2006 - Jun 15 2006
Ant posted this on 16/06.

Link:http://www.sydneyairport.com.au

April 2006
Client:Hungry Jack's Pty Limited
Brief:Internal/external work with landscaping.
Info:Carried out landscaping and various maintenance works on roller shutters, drive thru, dining room ceilings and lights etc.
Time to complete:Apr 27 2006 - Apr 27 2006
JK posted this on 28/04.

April 2006
Client:Hungry Jack's Pty Limited
Brief:Completion of store closure.
Info:This included removing & clearing of all HJ items etc.
Time to complete:Apr 24 2006 - Apr 24 2006
Col posted this on 24/04.

April 2006
Client:Australian Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Brief: Electrical works for API's new Priceline location.
Info:Relocate electrical, distribution and mechanical boards.
Time to complete:Apr 21 2006 - Apr 21 2006
Stv posted this on 22/04.

April 2006
Client:Sydney Airport Corporation Ltd
Brief:Civil works at the International Terminal car park.
Brief:Kerb removals, line marking etc.
Time to complete: Apr 13 2006 - Apr 25 2006
JK posted this on 20/04.

April 2006
Client:Hungry Jack's Pty Limited
Brief:Completion of store make good.
Info:This included the removal of all equipment, furniture and signs and making good of all walls, ceilings and floors.
Time to complete:Apr 07 2006 - May 04 2006
Col posted this on 05/05.

April 2006
Client:Hungry Jack's Pty Limited
Brief:Installation of mezzanine flooring.
Time to complete:Apr 01 2006 - Apr 02 2006
Col posted this on 03/04.

April 2006
Client:Wilson Parking
Project Management:Vegagroup
Brief:Implement Wilson Parking's new corporate colours.
Info:Located in Sydney's City South, City Park is always burgeoning with activities. Aside from catering for businesses in the immediate area, City Park is surrounded with multi attractions such as Darling Harbour, Cockle Bay, Sydney Aquarium, Queen Victoria Building and Darling Park.
Considering the level of activities, the upgrade of the car park colours & signage needed to be coordinated with minimum impact on the day-to-day business operations. The new look refreshed this multi storey car park. When you next visit City Park, your experience will be enhanced, bringing parking in the CBD to a better level.
Signage:K & W Signs.
Time to complete:Apr 01 2006 - May 25 2006
Stv posted this on 25/05.

March 2006
Client:Sydney Airport Corporation Ltd
Brief:Upgrade of the exterior and interior of the waiting lounge at the Long Term car park.
Time to complete:Mar 08 2006 - Mar 25 2006
JK posted this on 25/03.

March 2006
Client:Wilson Parking
Brief:Upgrade for 151 Clarence Street.
Info:Works included painting of specific areas to incorporate renewed corporate image.
Time to complete: Mar 23 2006 - Mar 23 2006
Stv posted this on 23/03.

March 2006
Client:Hungry Jack's Pty Limited
Brief:Renovation work on playground area.
Info:Dismantling of playground equipment and removing of soft fall flooring replacing with rubber flooring.
Time to complete:Mar 10 2006 - Mar 16 2006
Jk posted this on 17/03.

February 2006
Client:Sydney Airport Corporation Ltd
Brief:Fit-out for Secure Parking's airport office.
Time to complete:Feb 17 2006 - Feb 24 2006
JK posted this on 25/02.

February 2006
Client:Wilson Parking
Brief:Civil works on Kendall and Harris Street carpark.
Time to complete:Feb 06 2006 - Feb 07 2006
Stv posted this on 07/02.

January 2006
Client:Hungry Jack's Pty Limited
Brief:Tiling to match existing.
Info:Spanning over two nights, work had to be performed after midnight to minimise the impact on the store's operations.
Time to complete:Jan 16 2006 - Jan 17 2006
JK posted this on 17/01.

January 2006
Client:Hungry Jack's Pty Limited
Brief:Urgently attending to a damaged ceiling in outside eating area.
Info:Made safe for the public followed by after-hours repair of the damage.
Time to complete:Jan 16 2006 - Jan 17 2006
JK posted this on 17/01.