Category: Victoria

Axis Services VIC on behalf of Lend Lease undertook the hydraulic services on the 140 Lonsdale project.

Value: $6,100,000

Charter Hall has partnered with the AFP to deliver the new, $300 million state-of-the-art building for its Melbourne State Office (MSO) that will support and enhance the AFP’s operations in Victoria.

140 Lonsdale Street will provide over 560 AFP officers and employees with a first-class operations facility in the center of Melbourne’s CBD; a future focused, fit-for-purpose building that meets the evolving needs of federal policing in Victoria.

Forming part of the $1.3 billion Wesley Place precinct, the building will comprise 22,750 square meters of net lettable area, across 20 levels.

140 Lonsdale is an innovative urban workplace designed to facilitate progress in the heart of Melbourne. The A-Grade commercial tower expertly integrates the old and the new, with bespoke modern amenities and workspaces amidst the backdrop of Wesley Place’s heritage buildings. Upon completion in 2022, 140 Lonsdale will emerge atop a sprawling green public realm and contribute a unique urban legacy to the Melbourne skyline.

Axis Services VIC on behalf of John Holland undertook the hydraulic services on the DEXUS Flinders Gate project.

Value: $3,400,000

This building is a landmark mixed-use development comprising an A Grade office tower, restored 1899 Ball & Welch heritage building at 180 Flinders Street, and an adjoining refurbished eight-floor building at 189 Flinders Lane. Located in the heart of Melbourne’s thriving CBD, it has panoramic views of the city’s landmarks – Federation Square, Flinders Street Station, the MCG, Yarra River, Sidney Myer Music Bowl (built by John Holland in 1959) and the Botanic Gardens.

In addition to the restoration works to the two buildings, the team constructed six new floors on an existing structure – including the provision of new lift cores – and modified an existing car park to increase capacity and improve services.

Axis Services VIC completed the hydraulic services including:

• Hot & Cold Water Systems
• Recycled Water Systems
• Sanitary Services
• Gas Reticulation
• Sanitary Fixtures

Axis Services VIC on behalf of BESIX Watpac undertook the hydraulic services on the ACU Mother Teresa project.

Value: $3,200,000

BESIX Watpac are building a state-of-the-art, 13-storey tower at the Australian Catholic University’s Fitzroy campus that will provide a combination of centralised teaching facilities and informal learning spaces, a library, congregational hub and shared facilities.

Works also include constructing three additional levels over the heritage-listed Mary Glowrey Building.

Prioritising the safety of students and staff, installation of the heavy structures for the overbuild took place over summer when no one was on campus.

BESIX Watpac’s Operational Support Services team has added value to the project by undertaking engineering reviews and analyses.

Axis Services VIC on behalf of LendLease undertook the hydraulic services on the 555 Collins Street project.

Value: $6,300,000

Located in the heart of Melbourne’s burgeoning Midtown, the site boasts three prominent street frontages, comprising 84,000sqm of Premium Grade office space and over 2,300sqm of retail, the 35 storey landmark project targets 6 Star Green Star, 5 Star NABERS Energy and Platinum WEL Certification.

Axis Services VIC completed the full design and construction of the hydraulic services including:

• Hot & Cold Water Systems
• Recycled Water Systems
• Sanitary Services
• Gas Reticulation
• Sanitary Fixtures including Caroma Smart Command to all fixtures

Axis Services VIC on behalf of the Cross Yarra Partnership undertook the hydraulic services on the Melbourne Connect project.

Value: $10,000,000

The Cross Yarra Partnership consist of John Holland Pty Ltd, Lendlease Melbourne Metro Prt Ltd & Bouygues Construction Pty Ltd, John Laing & Capella Capital. The Melbourne Tunnels and Stations PPP, includes the construction of state-of-the-art twin 9km rail tunnels from Kensington to South Yarra and new underground stations are established at Domain, CBD South, CBD North, Parkville and Arden Stations

Axis Services VIC completed the full design and construction of the hydraulic services including:

• Hot & Cold Water Systems
• Recycled Water Systems
• Sanitary Services
• Gas Reticulation
• Sanitary Fixtures

Axis Services VIC on behalf of LendLease undertook the hydraulic services on the Melbourne Connect project.

VALUE 10.2 Million.

The new building integrated new University of Melbourne office spaces, with Student Accommodation, The University of Melbourne Science Gallery & Fabrication spaces & Makers Spaces. A ‘superfloor’ provides common meeting and presentation spaces that fosters crosspollination of creation, research, teaching and learning.

Axis Services VIC completed the full design and construction of the hydraulic services including:

• Hot & Cold Water Systems
• Recycled Water Systems
• Sanitary Services
• Gas Reticulation
• Sanitary Fixtures

Project Description

Lendlease’s iconic new development comprises 39,000sqm of office space over 20 floors, with sensational natural light and views of the river and CBD. 839 Collins Street is the first building in Melbourne that achieves a workspace occupancy ratio of 1 person for 8 sqm, assisted by its highly efficient, side core floorplate of 1,960sqm NLA (approx.).

Unique address on Collins Street adjacent to Melbourne’s iconic Yarra River.

• Leading edge, flexible design including one-to-eight occupant density, underfloor air conditioning system and 1,960 sqm side core floorplate.
• Six-star green star design and as-built rating.
• Five-star NABERS environmental performance rating.
• Part of Australia’s greenest precinct – Victoria Harbour, which was recently awarded a six-star green star communities precinct rating by the Green Building Council of Australia.

Project Description

Melbourne’s new innovation precinct, Melbourne Connect, is set to drive social and economic transformation, and create a progressive future for the University of Melbourne, its students and broader community.

Delivering a dynamic blend of uses – Melbourne School of Engineering, student accommodation, lab/research space, commercial, childcare, and a flagship Science Gallery – Melbourne Connect will create a vibrant hub where staff, students, researchers, businesses and start-up companies will come together to tackle major societal challenges, such as food security, changing technologies and urbanisation.

The precinct of 75,800m² (GFA) is formed by three separate buildings, with the school of engineering and industry spaces connected by a ‘superfloor’ event and collaboration space above ground structure (with open space at its heart) and a precinct wide basement substructure.

Project Summary

• 40-50% estimated energy consumption and associated greenhouse gas emissions reductions
• 3 buildings (10, 5 and 13 storeys) united by the ‘superfloor’ structure
• 3,000 direct jobs including 2,500 job in commercial and scientific industries

Project Description

The Victorian Government has invested $76.3 million in the Monash Medical Centre emergency department expansion and traffic improvement project.

The redevelopment will also improve access for ambulances arriving at emergency, meaning patients will get the vital care they need faster, and address traffic and congestion concerns making it safer and more efficient.

The expansion will also create a dedicated kids-only emergency area. This area is designed to provide children with a private, calm and compassionate environment and to help meet increasing demand for pediatric emergency care.

An additional 24 emergency department beds and an extra 10 short-stay beds for patients who need extended observation and care will be added.

A new Alcohol and Other Drug and Mental Health Hub will include a separate 24-hour, short-stay unit to treat people with mental health or alcohol and other drug problems in times of urgent need. It is one of six hubs being delivered across the state.

Axis Plumbing on Behalf of Lendlease undertook the hydraulic services on the C7 Aurecon Building in Docklands Victoria. 

This project included one basement carpark level, Ground floor retail tenancies and 8 levels of office space. Works undertaken were for the base building and integrated fit out, all to Greenstar and NGERS requirements.  Buildings services installed included – sanitary waste/vents, greasy waste/vent, hot/cold water reticulation, rainwater harvesting plant/reticulation, stormwater drainage, gas service, fire hydrant/hosereel service, fixtures and tapware.