Project

Lee Wharf Honeysuckle Development
Honeysuckle Drive, Newcastle, NSW

Client

Stronach & Richard Crookes Constructions

Construction Budget

$65m

Project Details

The development comprised:

• 5 x multi-level structures over two sites, ranging from 4 to 8 storeys above finished ground level
• Single level underground basement carpark for approximately 250 vehicles split over 2 sites.

Challenge Faced / Engineering Problem Solved

• High Mine Subsidence Design Parameters
• Increased Earthquake Design requirements due to deep soft soils
• High water table causing hydrostatic uplift pressures on the building
• High lateral wind forces due to coastal exposure
• High corrosivity due to coastal exposure

Safe Strong Stable Solution

Construction systems used included:

• Building supported on steel screw piles
• Continuously reinforced basement slabs
• Precast Concrete basement perimeter walls
• Post-tension suspended concrete systems
• Structural steel framed roof and awnings

Engineering Design Services / Reviews

• Earthquake and wind modelling, analysis and design
• Footing and pile foundation design using steel screw piles
• Conventionally reinforced basement slab design for mine subsidence and hydrostatic uplift pressures
• Suspended concrete upper level slab and beam designs using post tension systems
• Structural steel column and wall analysis and engineering design
• Structural steel roof rafters, purlins and awning framing analysis and engineering design

Project Type

New Building Construction

Engineering Type

Structural
Construction Phase Services

Project Stages

• Site Investigation and Assessment of deep soils and mine subsidence
• Structural Engineering Design and Documentation
• Design Workshops and Project Meetings
• Design Coordination with all Consultants, Client and Principal Contractor
• Safety in Design / Environmental Considerations
• Construction Phase Services – Site Inspections, RFIs, Shop Drawing Reviews