Project Overview
Contemporary Plumbing was engaged by Built to deliver the complete hydraulic services package for the new Learning Commons at St Clare’s College, a contemporary education facility designed to provide flexible learning environments and collaborative spaces for students and staff.
Delivered under a Lump Sum contract, the project required close coordination with Built and the wider consultant team to deliver high-quality hydraulic infrastructure within an active school environment. Careful planning and staged construction ensured works progressed safely and efficiently while minimising disruption to the ongoing operation of the college.
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Project Scale
- New Learning Commons facility
- Major education infrastructure project
- Delivered under a Lump Sum contract
- Construction within an operational school campus
- Multi-disciplinary commercial building project
Scope of Works
Contemporary Plumbing delivered a comprehensive hydraulic services package, including:
- Complete hydraulic services installation
- Hot and cold water reticulation
- Sanitary drainage systems
- Civil stormwater infrastructure
- Trade waste systems
- Gas reticulation
- Fire hydrant infrastructure
- Plumbing fixture installation and fit-off
- Roof drainage systems
- Backflow prevention systems
- Testing and commissioning of all hydraulic systems
- As-built documentation and project handover
Project Challenges
Delivering hydraulic services within an operational education environment required careful planning and coordination, including:
- Maintaining a safe construction environment while the college remained operational.
- Coordinating works with multiple trades to achieve critical programme milestones.
- Managing construction staging to minimise disruption to students, staff and daily school operations.
- Integrating new hydraulic infrastructure with existing campus services.
- Delivering high-quality installations within a compressed construction programme while maintaining programme certainty.
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Our Approach
Working closely with Built, project consultants and the wider construction team, Contemporary Plumbing adopted a proactive and collaborative approach throughout the project.
Detailed planning, regular coordination meetings and experienced site supervision ensured hydraulic works were delivered efficiently and integrated seamlessly with other building services. Through early identification of potential issues and a strong focus on communication and quality, our team helped maintain project momentum while delivering workmanship to the high standards expected by both Built and St Clare’s College.
Project Outcome
The new Learning Commons has provided St Clare’s College with a modern, flexible educational facility that enhances collaboration, learning and student experience.
Contemporary Plumbing successfully delivered a complete hydraulic services package, including civil stormwater infrastructure and fire hydrant services, providing reliable and compliant hydraulic systems that support the long-term operation of the facility. Delivered in close partnership with Built, the project demonstrates our ability to successfully deliver education projects through collaborative planning, quality workmanship and programme-focused execution.
Project Snapshot
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Principal Contractor | Built |
| Client | St Clare’s College Canberra |
| Sector | Education |
| Project Type | Commercial New Build |
| Delivery Model | Lump Sum |
| Delivery Environment | Operational School Campus |
| Key Systems | Hydraulic Services, Fire Hydrants & Civil Stormwater |
| Completed | 2023 |
