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Mayflower Reservoir Aged Care

Miglic MacLeod was asked to provide value management services and engineering design for the new Mayflower Aged Care facility in Reservoir. The brand-new two-storey building was to replace the existing facility and more than double the residential capacity.

Miglic MacLeod worked with the client to refine the design through applying a robust estimating and value management process. The project was to be undertaken while allowing the facility to remain operational, which posed several challenges to ensure that the impact on residents was minimised.

Our engineers worked with the architects to design a single steel structure that could be easily adapted for any future changes in planning and architecture. A condeck slab and steel structure were used for quick and efficient construction, and materials were selected that minimised, and in some instances muted, noise disruption.

The overall structural system included:

• Timber truss roof
• Condeck slab for the first floor, supported by a steel structure
• Precast panels for lifts and stairs.

The demolition of the existing buildings was planned in two phases so there would be at least one functional building to house residents. Our design solution also allowed the integrity of the civil structures to be preserved throughout the demolition and construction.

Miglic MacLeod’s responsiveness and innovation helped our clients to achieve an efficient, optimised solution to a challenging project. We helped our clients to achieve major works within budget while remaining operational and with minimised impact on residents.