Community
Jack Evans Boat Harbour (JEBH)
The Jack Evans Boat Harbour, a kilometre long foreshore redevelopment, is Tweed Shire Council’s cornerstone to rejuvenating the CBD and long- term economic stability of the Tweed/Coolangatta area located on the Queensland and New South Wales border.
The community open space development has easilly accessible parklands featuring;
> safe and well lit beach decks, walkways and cycle-ways
> approx 2500m2 of timber boardwalk varying from 3-10m in width
> sheltered swimming areas, and open play spaces
> 238 panel foreshore bank revetment and drainage amalgamation, with in-line filtration works to improve water quality in the harbour
> world class water sensitive urban design (WSUD) features, eliminating the need for irrigation
All aspects of the built environment has complimented the surrounding natural, cultural and built landscape while protecting and promoting the natural beauty and environment of the area.
Builder—
Multi Span Australia
Completion—
2011
The Mitchell Aquatic Centre
The Mitchell Aquatic facility located in the township of Mitchell in rural Queensland, also known as the gateway to the Outback.
The overall facility Master Plan and stage 1 redevelopment was to maximise and to create an identity of each individual activity in which the town hall, Great Artisan Spa and memorial swimming pools centre delivers to the local community and to the travelling tourist trade.
The stage 1 works involved the aquatic development of a 25m 6 lane competition swimming and program pool, a zero depth children’s water play area, the refurbishment of the existing entry administration and amenities building and facility service upgrades.
Architect—
Multi Span Australia Pty Ltd
Engineer—
Multi Span Australia Pty Ltd
Builder—
Multi Span Australia Pty Ltd
Pool Engineer—
Leisure Engineering Pty Ltd
Pool Builder—
Baldwin Aquatics
Completion—
2010
Tweed Regional Aquatic Centre (TRAC)
The Tweed Regional Aquatic Centre is situated in the township of Murwillumbah, in northern New South Wales. The project consisted of fast track programme delivery of both indoor and outdoor aquatic facilities.
The centre facilities comprises of:
Refurbished 8 lane outdoor 50m pool—with wet edge finish
400 seat covered grandstand
Outdoor Kids Leisure Pool
Water Slide
Indoor combined Diving / 25m program pool
Indoor Hydrotherapy Pool
Indoor Learn to Swim pool
Administration offices, function room, amenities and Cafe
275 Multi Storey Car Park facility
"Winner of the 2009 Queensland Master Builders Regional Awards—Sporting and Community Facilities"
Architect—
Multi Span Australia Pty Ltd
Engineer—
Multi Span Australia Pty Ltd
Builder—
Multi Span Australia Pty Ltd
Completion—
2008
Community
Tweed River Art Gallery
The Tweed River Art Gallery was constructed as a two stage development, the 1,750m2 building being funded by the local community of Murwillumbah. With panoramic views over looking the Tweed Valley the building houses 4 main exhibition spaces, an education and workshop area, performance areas, library space and cafe.
Scale—
1,400m2 Stage 1 + 350m2 Stage 2
Architect—
Bud Brannigan
Engineer—
Multi Span Australia Pty Ltd
Builder—
Multi Span Australia Pty Ltd
Completion—
2006
Banora Point Community Centre
The Banora Point Community Centre was a project undertaken for the Tweed Shire Council and NSW Department of Health. With its distinct architecture this facility provides for baby health services, sustained home visiting services, youth counselling and women's health services to the local community.
The Barona Point Community Centre facilities include:
Councelling and Clinic Facilities
3 Community Meeting Rooms of varying size
3 Community Interview Rooms
Resource Room
Breakout spaces and amenities
Architect—
Fulton Trotter & Partners
Engineer—
Multi Span Australia Pty Ltd
Builder—
Multi Span Australia Pty Ltd
Completion—
2005