August 2008
Client:Australian Quarantine Inspection Services - AQIS
Project Management:Vegagroup
Brief:Convert existing space to IT facility / Server room
Info:The Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS) is part of the Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF). AQIS manages quarantine controls of Australian borders and provides import and export inspection and certification to help protect Australia's animal, plant and human health status. Our project scope was simple; we are to convert the existing area into a new space serving the IT department's growing needs. Works involved erecting new fire rated walls, door frames installation and painting & re-locating of existing air-conditioning. Given the high level of security on the Airside of the Terminal, standard Airside road rules applied to all our movements within the project's vicinity. To operate within these areas, an Authority for Use Airside (AUA) is issued by SACL that permits the operation of a motorised vehicle on the Airside areas of Sydney Airport. We were always escorted by security personnel when accessing the site. Their role is to ensure everyone's safety; given we had to drive along the runway, sometimes even waiting for taxiing aeroplanes to pass or them giving way to us.
Time to complete:Aug 23 2008 - Sep 04 2008
James posted this on 06/09.

Links:http://www.sydneyairport.com.au/
http://www.aqis.gov.au/

August 2008
Client:Competitive Foods Australia Pty Ltd
Project Management:Clifton Development Consultants
Brief:Refurbishment of ground floor and basement dining areas, kitchen and back of house
Info:Hungry Jack's Century is a unique refurbishment with an assortment of specific details, a project that required an above average finish for an overall design that leaves the restaurant's patrons totally relaxed by their surroundings.
Hungry Jack's Century was the first Hungry Jack's restaurant in New South Wales, opening for business on October 1982.
Being Hungry Jack's most prominent restaurant and the flagship of the armada, this refurbishment was closely watched by the discerning eyes of the high brass at head office. The restaurant captures Sydney's vibrant life. Even when the sun goes down or at the wee hours of the morning, Sydneysiders storm into this conveniently located and trendy restaurant, queuing for that famous Hungry Jack's Whopper.
If you remember the old store design, you will be happily surprised with the striking changes in look and ultimately the customer experience. The refurbishment took on a dramatic change from the previous design. Everything is new, the kitchen & dining areas on both levels; the new surround, new furniture, new decor, and the fresh graphics & murals, all immersed with designer pink & blue led lighting.
The project was full of different tasks, and it commenced on day one with the mobilisation of trades and site set-up. Safety signage was erected and notification posters informing the customers of the planned works and store closure times were affixed onto surrounding exterior windows. Hungry Jack's staff took care of the stock removal while Vegagroup personnel and tradesmen commenced the power & gas shut down, labelling of equipment, decommissioning & disconnection of equipment, wrapping of equipment, removal of Point-of-Sale machines, decommissioning of security and sound gear, removal of stainless steel items & servery counters, demolition of walls & tiles in dining areas & kitchen and the demolition of the unisex toilets. The complete overhaul took up to seven weeks; at the beginning of the project where most of the heavy works took place, the store closed for eight days. During this full closure, major works took place, commencing in the freezer & cool room. Simultaneously, the installation of new exhaust ducts registers, roughing in of electrical and data installations, roughing in of plumbing, installation of stainless steel guards and stainless steel wall sheeting, tiling of walls, make-good of ceiling, removal of the existing menu boards and ceiling preparation for the new rotating menu boards and floor epoxy grouting. Following the fourth day, equipment installation began, as well as the installation of the front counter and fire safety. This was followed by the installation of all electrical and data cabling. On the eighth day, all newly installed equipment was commissioned for the restaurant to resume operations while work continued in other areas of the restaurant, such as the first floor dining area, basement's dining room and back of house.
The overall trade's involvement was extensive, Metalwork & Stainless Steel, Structural steel, Brickwork, Carpentry & Joinery, Gyprocking & Plastering, Electrical, Mechanical, Hydraulic Services, Tiling, Painting, Kitchen Equipment, Condiments Units, Signage, Fire Protection Services, Decor & Furniture, Refrigeration. Successfully completed in record time, the final result is a testimony of the successful relationship between Vegagroup and the dedicated suppliers we work with.
Time to complete:Aug 13 2008 - Sep 30 2008
Ant posted this on 01/10.

Links:http://www.hungryjacks.com.au
http://www.cfal.com.au

July 2008
Client:JetStar Airways Pty Limited
Architects:Maitland & Butler Pty Ltd
Project Management:Vegagroup
Brief:Office partitioning and miscellaneous works
Info:The existing JetStar office is by and large open space, and the requirement was to create an enclosed office area for the International Base Manager. Frameless fixed glass partitions with a pivot glass door provided the necessary privacy without obstructing the overall atmosphere. The works was performed after hours between 10pm and 6am to keep from interrupting office operations. Various trades were involved, including electrical, glazing & carpentry.
Time to complete:Jul 24 2008 - Jul 30 2008
James posted this on 30/07.

Links:http://www.jetstar.com/
http://www.sydneyairport.com.au/

July 2008
Client:U.S.A.F. Mail
Project Management:Vegagroup
Brief:Make-good of U.S.A.F. Mail Services tenancy
Info:The objective was to make-good a specific area, clearing out to an empty shell, making it ready for the moving in of Virgin Atlantic.
We commenced by disconnecting and making safe all electrical, lights, power points and fire services from offices back to base of tenancy. Practically the entire space was to be stripped, gyprock walls, ceilings, large metal frames around windows as well as carpet & underlay. Repair work was also performed on the air-conditioning system, making sure it is in good working condition.
The United States Air Force Mail offices are situated on the Airside of the terminal, and we were constantly escorted by security personnel when accessing the site.
Time to complete:Jul 16 2008 - Jul 19 2008
James posted this on 21/07.

Links:http://www2.hickam.af.mil/
http://www.sydneyairport.com.au/

July 2008
Client:Competitive Foods Australia Pty Ltd
Project Management:Beraldo Design
Brief:Upgrade works, interior & exterior
Info:This is part of the continuous restaurants improvement program; which is more than a periodical facelift. Hungry Jack's restaurants are undergoing a decor upgrade for a unanimous interior look. The major obvious difference in this upgrade was at the front of house, reflected in the counter area and tiling. The front of the new counter is now awashed with Hungry Jack's red with chequered Black & white pattern balanced by a white Corian counter top. Other interior works covered electrical & light fittings, bulkhead & ceilings, general painting, doors and core drilling for various tables and seatings. On the exterior, the existing playground covers and speaker awnings were improved, the gardens overhauled and general line-marking applied throughout the car parks.
Time to complete:Jul 14 2008 - Aug 11 2008
James posted this on 12/08.

Links:http://www.hungryjacks.com.au/
http://www.cfal.com.au/

June 2008
Client:Sydney Airport
Project Management:Vegagroup
Brief:Office refurbishment and extension of existing department
Info:In an effort to accommodate more staff, this refurbishment ran on a demanding schedule. A busy office with no time for shutdowns, which meant our work was strictly afterhours, to be performed only between Friday afternoon and Monday morning.
To make the most of the allowed time and accomplishing the set targets, 24 hours shifts were in place, spanned over multiple weekends. At every completed portion of the project, the place needed to be re-instated to safe working conditions for office staff to resume their work duties between Monday & Friday. During the week, we inspect our achievements, discuss with our client the works progress and how it is meeting with their requirements, from quality control for minimum defects to schedules and work rotations, confirming the activities ahead.
As is common with office refurbishments, the works required various trades and disciplines; carpentry, glass portioning & glazing, gyprocking, painting, fire services, power, phone & data cabling, as well as installation of workstation items & relocation of existing and new furniture.
Sydney Airport requires nothing less than solid attention to detail with maximum efficiencies, especially when working in these conditions. Work safety and security are also overriding priorities and they are approached with vigilance. Vegagroup has performed various successful refurbishments within the ULM building and our experience in this area imparts a level of confidence, hence re-enforcing our capabilities to deliver and perform beyond the call of duty.
Time to complete:Jun 27 2008 - Jul 28 2008
James posted this on 29/07.

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

June 2008
Client:Wilson Parking
Project Management:Vegagroup
Brief:Electrical inspection, Testing & Tagging of electrical items & appliances
Info:Why the need to test & tag electrical appliances and machines? To avoid the risk of an injury to an employee, carpark patrons or other third party. Compliance with Occupational Health & Safety, requires that any risk of injury from electricity at a place of work is eliminated or that the risk is controlled by regular testing, maintenance and inspection of all electrical equipment to ensure that it remains safe for use. Wilson Parking takes customers safety very seriously. This test & tag was performed at the following Wilson Parking carpark locations: P21 Citipark; P32 Nicholson Street St. Leonards; P47 Harbourside; P52 Christie Street St. Leonards; P54 Sussex Street; P58 North Sydney; P60 Miller Street; P62 AGL Centre North Sydney; P63 North Sydney; P76 Darling Park; P77 Australia Square; P78 MLC Centre; P84 Cinema Centre; P96 Goulburn Street; P114 Entertainment Centre; P115 The Wharf Woolloomooloo; P123 Clarence Street; P126 Citigroup Centre; P127 Goldfields House; P128 Pirrama Road Pyrmont; P129 2 Park Street; P130 HSBC Centre; P135 St Martins Tower; P137 Governor Phillip Tower; P158 815 George Street, Wilson Parking Head Office on Pitt Street.
Time to complete:Jun 10 2008 - Jun 13 2008
Naji posted this on 13/06.

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

May 2008
Client:Novotel
Project Management:Vegagroup
Brief:Installation of speed humps and signage
Info:Following the site induction, a Traffic Management Plan was in place to ensure public safety. Works commenced with the installation of speed humps and indicative signage in front of the hotel.
Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour is located in one of the world's great waterfront destinations. The hotel boasts 525 accommodation rooms including six two-storey Loft Suites, spa baths and spectacular harbour views. The hotel is connected via undercover walkway to Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre with a direct monorail link to the CBD. Situated at the heart of the action, you are in close proximity to Sydney Wildlife World, Darling Harbour Precinct, Powerhouse Museum, IMAX Theatre, Cruising Restaurant, Chinese Gardens, Cockle Bay and King Street Wharf, Harbourside Darling Harbour, Luna Park, Sydney Fish Markets, Australian National Maritime Museum, Pumphouse, Sydney Convention And Exhibition Centre, Sydney Entertainment Centre.
Time to complete:May 20 2008 - May 20 2008
Ray posted this on 27/05.

Link:http://www.accorhotels.com/

May 2008
Client:Competitive Foods Australia Pty Ltd
Project Management:Vegagroup
Brief:Offices relocation from 100 William Street to head office building
Info:This move involved make-good of old premises as well as setting up of new office location at level 6. Trades involved Demolition, Gyprocking, Electrical, Data cabling, Painting & Glazing. The existing furniture was also relocated to the new premises.
Time to complete:May 16 2008 - May 24 2008
James posted this on 24/05.

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