Client: Kane
Location: Campbell, Canberra, ACT
Project Type: Government, Heritage Building, High-Security Facility
Project Overview
Contemporary Plumbing was engaged by Kane as the commercial plumbing contractor for the Australian War Memorial Southern Entrance Redevelopment — a nationally significant project requiring precision, discretion, and technical excellence.
The redevelopment involved the construction of new public entry areas, galleries, and extensive mechanical infrastructure beneath the existing forecourt, all within an operational and highly sensitive heritage site.
Scope of Works
Our team delivered a comprehensive range of hydraulic services, including:
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Stormwater drainage systems
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Sewer infrastructure
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Hot and cold water reticulation
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Fire services installation
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Trade waste services
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Mechanical plant and equipment connections
All works were designed and installed to comply with AS3500, Defence Estate Works standards, and ACT regulatory requirements.
Key Challenges
Contemporary Plumbing worked collaboratively with heritage consultants, structural engineers, and the main contractor to ensure seamless delivery at every stage of the project. Working within a live, high-security government site presented unique challenges, including:
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Strict security and access controls
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Heritage protection requirements
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Complex underground services coordination
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Close integration with structural and mechanical systems
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Zero-tolerance safety and compliance expectations
Our Approach
This project required exceptional planning, coordination, and execution. Our experienced commercial team implemented detailed programming, rigorous safety management, and precise installation practices to ensure all hydraulic systems were delivered efficiently and without disruption to the site.
The Outcome
The successful delivery of hydraulic services for the Australian War Memorial Southern Entrance Redevelopment highlights Contemporary Plumbing’s capability to manage complex, large-scale government and heritage projects in Canberra.
Our involvement in this nationally important facility reinforces our reputation for:
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Technical expertise
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Reliability in high-risk environments
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Compliance with stringent standards
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Professional project delivery
At Contemporary Plumbing, we offer a wide range of commercial plumbing services across the Canberra ACT and nearby NSW regions. All of our commercial projects are performed by fully qualified, experienced and licensed Canberra plumbers, engineers and gas fitters.
Also see our other projects including the Department of Foreign Affairs And Trade.
