Project Overview
Parliament House in Canberra, the Parliament of Australia’s meeting place and the country’s federal legislative body, has a rich history. It was first established in 1988 and has since undergone several renovations and expansions. Here’s some information for you:
- Location: Located on Capital Hill, at the southern tip of the Parliamentary Triangle.
- Function: Houses the House of Representatives and the Senate, the two chambers of the Parliament.
- Opening: Officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II on 9th May 1988.
The Parliament House, a masterpiece designed by Mitchell/Giurgola & Thorp Architects, stands tall as a prominent landmark with an 81-metre-high flagpole, a testament to our nation’s architectural prowess.
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Project Outcome
Contemporary Plumbing successfully completed a large commercial plumbing project at Parliament House in Canberra, where they installed and modified hydraulic systems to accommodate the new layout of the Member’s Private Kitchen.
An ‘e-Water’ system was also installed, providing sanitising and cleaning water outlets at all sinks and hand basins. Despite the project’s complexity, Contemporary Plumbing completed the work at Parliament House on time, within budget, and with zero defects.
The Parliament House, a symbol of our democratic values, is open to the public every day except Christmas Day. It warmly invites visitors to witness parliamentary proceedings, explore exhibitions of Australian art and history, and even join guided tours.
For more information about visiting hours, events, and tours, you can visit the official Parliament of Australia website https://www.aph.gov.au/. There’s also the Old Parliament House, which served as the seat of the Parliament from 1927 to 1988. Now it houses the Museum of Australian Democracy, showcasing the history of Australian democracy and its prime ministers.
