Category
Construction (Commercial) » Restoration/Adaptive Re-use of an Historic Building
Price
$50 Million & OVER
Year
2022
Company
Richard Crookes Constructions
Project
Walsh Bay Arts Precinct - Pier 2/3
Suburb
Dawes Point
Prize
Winner

This is the second wharf restoration and repurposing completed by Richard Crookes Constructions, the first being the adjoining Piers four to five.
The work involved both demolition and strengthening of internal structures including replacement of some piles, and the creation of state-of-the-art performance facilities for 3 organizations: The Australian Chamber Orchestra, The Bell Shakespeare Company, and The Australian Theatre for Young People
Critical eight storey posts were removed to create performance spaces – thereby requiring specific strengthening of certain remaining structural elements, and 25 storey posts were repaired or replaced as part of the repair of termite and water damaged timber. 
Close to 1000 tonnes of new steel was installed within the structure to facilitate the pop-up roof and to supplement the deteriorating structural timber members.
The Fitout for the three tenants has been carried out to an extremely high standard, particularly when acoustic isolation was so critical. 
The Richard Crookes team worked closely with government representatives and have preserved the heritage value of the wharves and have created beautifully finished performing arts facilities.
This was a very well planned & well-constructed project, which is a credit to the Richard Crookes team.
 

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