Concrete Constructions has been awarded the tender to build the new Archives Centre. The team includes:
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Peter Scanlon Oversees contract arrangements on behalf of the builder |
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Keith Stevens Responsible for overall project delivery and construction program for Concrete Constructions Group. |
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Don Wilkinson Responsible for all design issues on behalf of the builder. |
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Wayne Hall Responsible for operations and activities on-site. |
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Frank O’Donnell Planning and commission of services on behalf of the builder. |
Concrete Constructions Group brings with them Bates Smart (architects) who will further develop the working drawings and document further design work. Roger Poole is Bates Smart’s Director-in-Charge for the project. Sweetnam Godfrey and Ord continue as supervising architects.
We will be keeping you up-to-date with developments via our web site (http://www.vicnet.net.au/~provic). The site links to that of Sweetnam Godfrey and Ord, the supervising architects, on which you can browse plans and photographs detailing the progress of the building.
Staff
Public Record Office Victoria Laverton staff on their first visit to the North
Melbourne site (L–R): Sabri Balla, Kerry Harding, Chris Diver, Lucy Burrows,
Ian MacFarlane and Marg Sawyers.
Public Records Advisory Council
Public Records Advisory Council members visit the site of the new Victorian
Archives Centre (L–R): Dr John Paterson AO, Peter White, Ross Gibbs, Susan Priestley,
Darryl O’Callaghan, Prof. Bill Martin, Bruce Smith and David Aughterson.
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The site office was established in late August. The photographs left and below document some of the site activity during this phase of construction. Earthworks and excavation will commence in the second week of September, continuing through to the end of October. |
The building has been designed to provide a secure, stable storage environment that guards against degradation, damage and theft.
Thermal performance
Very stable temperatures and humidity are required to preserve records and art
works in their original condition. The use of insulated panels in construction
and the installation of sophisticated mechanical systems will ensure stable
interior climate zones.
Fire protection
Maximum protection will be achieved through the installation of smoke detection
devices, a wet-pipe sprinkler system with a backup hydrant/hose-reel system,
smoke compartmentalisation and an alarm and evacuation system.
Integrated pest management
Records can be damaged by insect and rodent infestations. Integrated pest management
will be achieved through suitable building design (limiting locations where
insects and other pests may harbour and breed), building and collection management
procedures, and a pest management program.
Security
Given the cultural and monetary value of the material to be stored, the building
will be protected by electronic systems monitored on-site 24 hours a day.
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