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Hobsonville Land Development, New Zealand

Aurecon was commissioned to provide the first Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP) application to be completed in New Zealand. The application outlines new benchmarks for sustainable urban development in New Zealand. It utilises a new approach to urban growth, and incorporates innovative solutions for housing typologies, stormwater systems, public transport infrastructure, retail activities and community facilities.

Eden Park, New Zealand

Aurecon has been engaged as structural engineers for the redevelopment of the Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand. The project will increase the permanent capacity of the current stadium from 45,000 to 50,000 with 10,000 temporary seats erected during the Rugby World Cup.

City of Dreams, Macau

The City of Dreams is an integrated urban entertainment resort under construction on the reclaimed Cotai strip located between the islands of Taipa and Coloane in the Macau SAR, China.

Through MottConnell, the joint venture at that time, Aurecon provided geotechnical and structural design services for the entire building, except for one of the hotels, and all building services design for two of the hotel. The development itself includes a vast five-storey podium, five hotel towers, an underground theatre and an energy centre.

Aurecon was involved in the fire protection and hydraulic redesign.

The US$2.1 billion project is ready for opening in 2009.

Cliveden at Grange

Cliveden at Grange comprises 110 units of luxury apartments housed in four towers 24 storeys in height. One of the innovative designs of this project is the use of natural lighting to filter into the basement through openings and solar tubes. Across the project, 3.5% of Cliveden's construction costs are invested in green features. The project is estimated to reduce 1,100 tonnes of carbon dioxide emission per year, which is equivalent to 5,000 trees required to absorb this amount of carbon emission.

The Aurecon facade and ESD team of Singapore received particular recognition for its solar radiation, daylight and glare analysis by the Building and Construction Authority (BCA).

Winner of the 2008 Green Mark Platinum award by the Building and Construction Authority of Singapore.

Sydney Olympic Park - SOP5

Aurecon designed all building services, structure, civil, facade and fire safety engineering for this 4.5 Star ABR building which utilises a UFAD system with air delivered via a raised access floor to provide significant energy savings and improved environmental conditions. The suspended luminaires, developed specifically for this project to suit the geometry and conditions of the space, uplight the ceiling and provide world's best practice 'indirect' lighting to minimise direct glare and contrast to reduce eye strain as well as improve occupant comfort.

2008 ACEA awards - Certificate of Recognition

Northern Busway, New Zealand

Aurecon was Transit NZs North Sector consultant for the Design and Construction Monitoring of this major $300M capital works project in Auckland, New Zealand. The Northern Busway is a highly successful environmentally sustainable project that incorporates a 5km dedicated, two lane road for buses and high occupancy vehicles to help generate a mode shift away from predominantly single occupancy car travel.

Awards won:

  • Roading New Zealand Supreme Award 2008 Roading Excellence Awards
  • Excellence Award for a Major Road Project 2008 Roading Excellence Awards
  • Transit's Best Project Award 2008 - Transit New Zealand
  • 2008 Arthur Mead Environmental Award - IPENZ Auckland Branch
  • Silver Award 2008 John Connell Awards

ANSTO-Australia’s New OPAL (Open Pool Australian Light-water) Reactor

OPAL (Open Pool Australian Light-water Reactor) is a multi-purpose facility for radioisotope production, irradiation services and neutron beam research.

OPAL is one of the most performance-efficient research reactors in the world, offering more advanced neutron scattering capabilities and an increased understanding of atomic structures at a scale of detail not previously available in Australia.

Awards won:
  • Winner of Association of Consulting Engineers Australia 2007 Gold award of merit
  • Winner of Engineers Australia 2007 Excellence Award in Buildings and Structures

Eureka Tower

Eureka Tower is the tallest residential building in the southern hemisphere, with 92 storeys overlooking the picturesque Southbank precinct in Melbourne. The building features several environmentally friendly initiatives. These include a double glazed facade to minimise the heat load also openable pressure sensitive windows which enable natural ventilation.

Aurecon Buildings Group also developed an innovative structural solution to meet the structural challenges arising from this slender tower.

Awards won:
  • ACEA 2006 Gold award of merit- Buildings

40 Albert Road

40 Albert Road, South Melbourne (Vic), Australias first 6 Green Star rating for refurbished building, achieved the first 6 Green Star rating for refurbished buildings in Australia from the Green Building Council of Australia.

Aurecon provided building and ecologically sustainable development (ESD) services on the refurbishment of this 16-year-old, five-storey office block to the client Szencorp, an investor in energy efficiency systems including bio-fuel power generation.

Awards won:
  • Winner of PCA Sustainability award 2007
  • Winner of United Nations Sustainability 2006
  • Winner of United Nations World Environment Day Green Building Award 2006
  • Winner of Association of Consulting Engineers Australia: Awards for excellence 2006 - Certificate of recognition
  • Winner of Green Building Council Australia - Six Green Star Rating for Refurbished Buildings Award 2006

Tainui Bridge

Tainui Bridge, a seven span bowstring arch bridge crossing the Waikato River,was identified as one of four bridges along the Huntly Heavy Haulage Route requiring strengthening to accommodate the super loads to be transported to the NZ$500 million Huntly Power Station extension. Aurecon undertook project management, tender assessment, construction supervision and management, contract administration and fulfilled the role of Engineer to Contract (NZS 3910). Despite major unforeseen difficulties the NZ$20 million project was completed ontime, exceeded quality standards, and below its predicted cost.

Awards won:
  • Winner of Association of Consulting Engineers Australia (ACEA), Awards for Excellence 2007 - Certificate of Recognition: Tainui Bridge Upgrade
  • Winner of Austroads Bridge Conference Awards 2007 - Maintenance and Rehabilitation, Highly Commended: Tainui Bridge Strengthening Project
  • Winner of Institution of Structural Engineers (IStruct E) Structural Awards Transportation Category 2007

Melbourne Airport A380

Aurecon was part of a team that helped Melbourne prepare to be Australia's first A380 ready city, the next generation of commercial aircraft. Working closely with Melbourne Airport's planning and development team and other key consultants, Aurecon provided expertise to identify and refine innovative solutions which allowed major upgrades and modifications to be implemented with minimum disruption to aircraft operations, passenger amenity and experience.

Awards won:
  • Association of Consulting Engineers Australia (ACEA), Awards for Excellence 2007 Silver Award of Highly Commended: Melbourne Airport A380 Works

The Alfred Centre

Time and quality was the critical factor for The Alfred Centre in Melbourne, both in its swift completion and objective of reducing waiting times for elective surgery in public hospitals. Atkinson Project Management, a division of Aurecon, managed the entire process with Bayside Health and the Victorian Department of Human Services, delivering on the very specific parameters and timeframe.

Awards won:
  • Winner of the Australian Institute of Project Management - Australian Project Management Award 2007: Atkinson Project Management for The Alfred Centre

Prince Henry Redevelopment

Aurecon was commissioned to undertake the engineering infrastructure master planning and detailed design of the Prince Henry redevelopment at Little Bay, Sydney.

The redevelopment is unique and complex as the site was originally established in 1881 as the Coast Hospital and will retain some 19 of the 52 historic buildings.

Awards won:

  • Winner of Association of Consulting Engineers Australia - Environmental, Certificate of Recognition 2007: Prince Henry Redevelopment, Little Bay

Eastlink

Aurecon, through its subsidiary CW-DC, is a key player in delivery of the design for the $2 billion EastLink, one of the largest infrastructure projects under way in Australia. CW-DC is designing a 7.2km section of the project - including 1.6km of twin three-lane bored tunnels passing under the environmentally sensitive Mullum Mullum Creek.

Perth Arena

The futuristic Perth Arena complex. The Perth Arena is an entertainment and sports precinct with an impressive faade design and retractable roof that utilises Aurecon's expertise in facades and moving roof structures.

Genesis Energy/Huntly Power Station

Genesis Energy is one of New Zealands largest electricity generators and its largest energy retailer. Aurecon has been associated with Genesis Energy in the role of Owners Engineers for over six years, providing a diverse range of services relating to upgrading Huntly Power Station. Primarily this has involved the development of the 385 MW combined cycle gas turbine unit constructed by Mitsubishi Corporation.

Wembley stadium

Aurecon provided consultancy services for the structural engineering of the Wembley stadium roof and the arch. With a span of 315 metres, Wembley arch is the longest single spanning building structure in the world.

ACEA 2008
  • Gold Award of Merit - Building - Wembley Stadium, Arch and Roof
  • Silver Award of Highly Commended - International/Export - Wembley Stadium, Arch and Roof

Millennium Arts

  • Winner of Association of Consulting Engineers Australia - Building Services, Silver Award of Highly Commended 2007: Aurecon in association with Bovis Lend Lease for the Millennium Arts Project
  • Winner of Engineers Australia QLD: Engineering Excellence Award Winner 2007: Bovis Lend Lease in association with Aurecon for the Millennium Arts Project
  • Winner of Engineers Australia QLD: R.W. Hawken Award for most outstanding entry across all categories 2007: Bovis Lend Lease in association with Aurecon for the Millennium Arts Project

Tilegra Dam - Australia's first carbon neutral dam

In late June 2007, Hunter Water Corporation (HWC) announced the appointment of Aurecon as the environmental assessments and approvals consultant for a proposed new carbon neutral dam in central NSW. This is planned to be achieved by implementing cost effective and practical carbon offset strategies including hydro-power generation, separation of methane rich waters and substantial tree plantings.

Yogyakarta-central Java Community Assistance Program, Indonesia

The Yogyakarta-Central Java Community Assistance Program (YCJCAP) is assisting families and communities to return as quickly as possible to normality following the devastating May 2006 earthquake that hit Indonesia. As part of a multidisciplinary team, our focus involves community engagement and the rebuilding of livelihoods.

NGO-Government Partnerships in village-level poverty alleviation, China

In Chinas Jiangxi Province, were managing a pilot project to promote rural poverty reduction through a partnership between government and non-government organisations (NGOs).

Square Kilometre Array

On 28 September 2006, Australia was short-listed as one of two contenders to host the Square Kilometre Array (SKA). Aurecon was a key member of the team assisting CSIRO and the Western Australian Government to prepare the submission for SKA, a giant next-generation radio telescope on a scale never seen before in the world. Developed by scientist in 17 countries, SKA will comprise thousands of antennas spread over the Australian continent. The final decision is expected by 2010.

Qatar Science and Technology Park

Qatar Science and Technology park (QSTP) is part of Qatar Foundations Education City complex which is central to the development of Qatars knowledge economy. Aurecon's design covered structural, civil and facades work for architect Woods Bagot.