Project Summary
Construction phase project to stabilise and preserve The Old Wonthaggi Post Office which is a building of heritage value and one of the oldest remaining buildings in Wonthaggi that will be celebrated and enjoyed by future generations. The building will become a safer, more inviting and inclusive space for Council's internal meeting, training and forums. A registered architect designed, prepared and costed the renewal works and is complete.
The post office renewal project seeks to renew the interior and exterior of the building.
The interior works include renewal of:
Substructure, services, walls & floors, joinery, fixtures/fittings/ finishes as well as asbestos eradication.
The exterior works include the renewal of:
Roof, doors and door openings, windows, stairs, external walls and porch airlock.
- Demolition of the existing ramp and construction of a new DDA compliant access ramp.
- Roof repair works including replacement of down pipes and associated components.
- Repair and replacement of doors and windows.
- External works including a new stormwater drainage system, paving, and landscaping works.
- Replacement of the internal timber subfloor and installation of new flooring.
- Construction of new unisex toilets, including new fixtures and fittings and new joinery.
- Repairs to the ceilings, walls and painting works.
- Electrical works including new switchboards, new lighting etc.
- Mechanical works including new air conditioning units, exhaust fans etc.
The value of works $1,011,000.00 will be fully funded by Bass Coast Shire
- The use of heavy plant and machinery including noisy, and vibration works such as demolition, earthworks, saw cutting and use of trucks for delivering concrete, soil and building materials to site.
- Temporary fencing will be in place to secure the work site and keep people from entering to the construction site.
- Appropriate traffic and pedestrian control measures will be implemented during these works.
Map of Works
Progress Photos
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