NOVEMBER 2011
MBA - Excellence in Construction Award Winner
Grindley took home the 2011 Excellence in Construction Award for the 'Pymble Ladies College, New Senior School Centre - Kate Mason Building', in the category of Educational Buildings - Private Schools ($5 - $10 million).
The project comprises a new three level building clad predominantly in dry pressed face brickwork to match existing historic buildings, numerous classrooms, staff rooms, storage areas and a 260 seat lecture theatre. The building also includes a state-of-the-art videoconferencing facility - the first of its kind in the southern hemisphere.
Please visit www.masterbuilders.asn.au for more details. Download a PDF of our Pymble Ladies College - Kate Mason Building project sheet.
Grindley Living commences construction of the prestigious Signature Apartments
Grindley Living are proud to announce we have commenced construction of a stunning new development designed by MPR Design Group. Signature Apartments is located at 777 Old South Head Road, Vaucluse.
The project comprises the design and construction of a four level, nine luxury residential apartment building over two street level retail tenancies, with a basement car park. This project is due for completion in late 2012. For more information about these distinctive new apartments visit www.signaturevaucluse.com.au
OCTOBER 2011
Announcing Grindley Living, our new specialist residential construction division
Leveraging our comprehensive skill base within our vast team of professionals, we are now proud to launch Grindley Living. Headed by Operations Director Bill Stavrinos, Grindley Living's services will focus on luxury apartments, multi residential, and high quality residential. Bill himself has personally been involved in the delivery of close to 4000 residential apartments across Sydney, and this, coupled with the combined experience of the team and many hundred more prestigious projects by Grindley, make us well positioned to guarantee outstanding results.
As you can expect from Grindley Group, we are passionate about achieving the best possible project outcomes for our clients. With our dedicated team, we look forward to working with you on your next project. For all enquiries please email Bill Stavrinos at bstavrinos@grindley.com.au
SEPTEMBER 2011
Fundraising - Cerebral Palsy Challenge
Over an eight week period Grindley took part in the Cerebral Palsy Challenge (CP) to help raise funds for purchasing much needed equipment, essential therapy, and fund research to find a cure for Cerebral Palsy.
With the combined efforts of 900 teams who participated, a staggering $450,000 was raised. For more details please see www.cpchallenge.org.au
ACSA National Conference - Sydney
Aged and Community Services Australia (ACSA) 2011 National Conference is being held at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre from Monday 12th - Thursday 15th September.
The theme - Are we listening to older Australians? - will seek to turn up the volume so we not only listen, but act. Is our industry listening? Are governments, bureaucrats, political parties listening? Are younger generations listening?
ACSA is the national peak body representing faith-based and not-for profit residential and community aged care organisations providing care, services and accommodation for older people, people with a disability and their carers.
ACSA's goal this year is to involve older people and consumer organisations, to listen to their stories, influence the Government's priorities and actions on aged care and define the path ahead for providers.
Visit Booth 3 and meet Grindley, specialists in aged living. Click here to download our ACSA 2011 Conference Brochure (10MB).
AUGUST 2011
Completion of Elanora Aged Care - Shellharbour
We are pleased to announce the completion of UnitingCare Ageing's Elanora Aged Care in Shellharbour, New South Wales.
Elanora is a 100 bed aged care facility, providing eighty low level care rooms and twenty high level care rooms, and is situated directly behind the Shellharbour shopping centre and close to Shellharbour Hospital and other health services.
Each resident has a private single bedroom plus ensuite. In each household of 20 rooms there are common neighbourhood spaces including lounge areas, dining, activity rooms and guest visiting areas.
For more details please see www.unitingcareageing.org.au
JUNE 2011
HammondCare's Rehabilitating Aged Care Conference - Sydney
Grindley joins the team of aged care providers once again as an exhibitor at the HammondCare Conference, held at the Australian Technology Park in Sydney, from Thursday 23rd to Friday 24th of June 2011.
This conference "Rehabilitating Aged Care" invites discussion and debate from a variety of expert speakers who will focus on a wide range of issues including, Policy, Governance, Clinical Needs, Service Design and Delivery.
Discuss development and construction opportunities for your next project with specialists the industry chooses.
Come see us at Stand 15. Please see www.hammond.com.au for more details.
Completion of Alexander Nursing Home, Brookvale
We are proud to announce the completion of Alexander Nusring Home in Brookvale. Practical completion was reached on Thursday 16th June 2011, after 28 months on site completing the two major stages.
Stage 1 works involved the construction of a 42 bed aged care facility within a 3 level structure. Stage 1 included demolition of the existing facility, substation installation, lift installation, rear driveway construction as well as the commercial kitchen and commercial laundry. On completion of Stage 1, residence moved into the new building so work could commence on stage 2.
The Stage 2 site contained an existing aged care facility which was demolished. This stage included the construction of a new 2 level aged care facility, with the ground level being an underground carpark, storage area and meeting rooms, while the upper ground level contained the 15 bedroom aged care facility. Stage 2 also included an external carpark, landscaped courtyards and service work to 12 individual units.
The two different stages were designed so that on Stage 2's completion connections were made to Stage 1 so the building operates as one facility.
Completion of the new Renal Dialysis Unit - Shellharbour Hospital
We are pleased to announce the completion of the new 18 Bed Renal Dialysis Unit at Shellharbour Hospital for South Eastern Sydney and Illawarra Area Health Service (SESIAHS). This project reached Practical Completion on Wednesday 29th June 2011 after eight months on site.
The Renal Dialysis Unit was an addition to the existing hospital and also included the replacement of the hospital's electrical infrastructure.
MAY 2011
Completion of Windward Manor, Chiswick
We are pleased to announce the completion of Windward Manor in Chiswick, New South Wales.
After 16 months on site, the facility reached Practical Completion on Friday 27th May. Windward Manor is situated on the Chiswick peninsular in the inner west of Sydney and is a community of residential suites and private rooms offering the ultimate in aged care living. Windward Manor offers a range of aged care options including Low care, High care, Dementia Care and Respite.
This development involved the construction of a four storey aged care facility including basement carparking with full commercial kitchen and laundry facilities. The development was constructed from an existing skeletal structure proposed for an 80 bed apartment building, which was re-designed to become a 126 bed aged care facility, including additional lift and external café and theatre area. For more details please see www.domainprincipal.com.au.
MARCH 2011
Property Industry Foundation Regatta - Sydney
Each year Grindley attends the annual Property Industry Foundation (PIF) Regatta, which helps raise funds for homeless children. The Regatta is also a unique opportunity for client entertainment, business networking and relationship building. (This year's Regatta was held on Friday 25th March.)
All proceedings from the day go towards the creation of a safe home for Sydney's homeless children, whilst going through PIF's employment programs.
Please see www.pif.com.au/regatta2011/ for more details.
Retirement Communities World Australasia
Hilton Hotel, Sydney
Grindley will be exhibiting at the Retirement Communities World Australasia event from Monday 28th - Wednesday 30th March 2011. This event will address the most prominent issues impacting the retirement living and aged care sector.
It is Asia-Pacific's only retirement property development and investment forum that brings developers, investors and operators together to strategise on new frontiers in retirement and aged care.
We warmly invite you to drop by and meet the management team at the Grindley stand (Number 3).
Please see www.terrapinn.com/2011/rcw/ for more details.
FEBRUARY 2011
Announcing our new specialist fit out/refurb division, Grindley Interiors
As we progress further into 2011, we are proud to announce the establishment of our new specialist fitout division - Grindley Interiors. Headed by General Manager Andrew Sanderson, Grindley Interiors' focus is on fitouts, refurbishments, building refits and Green Building upgrades. Our expertise covers the Commercial, Industrial, Educational and Retail markets, with delivery services fully integrated from project inception to occupation.
As you can expect from Grindley Group, we are passionate about achieving the best possible project outcomes for our clients. We look forward to working with you on your next development.
For all enquiries please email Andrew Sanderson at asanderson@grindley.com.au
Retirement Outlook 11
Four Seasons Hotel, Sydney
Grindley is proud to be Co-sponsoring the Retirement Outlook '11. The event is being held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Sydney on Thursday 17th February 2011.
Retirement Outlook 11 will forecast the challenges and opportunities for the emerging retirement sector from both for profit and not-for-profit perspectives.
Please see www.propertyoz.com.au for more details.
Green Cities Conference
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
A representative of Grindley will be attending the Green Cities Conference at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on the 1st and 2nd of February.
Learn about how the Australian property and construction industry has been transformed through policy, market-led change programs, rating tools, design and innovation in green building.
Please see www.greencities.org.au for more details.
JANUARY 2011
Completion of the Kate Mason Building, Pymble Ladies College
We are proud to announce the completion of the Kate Mason Building at Pymble Ladies College.
The new Senior Learning Centre, Kate Mason Building is a 3 level building situated next to the Conde Library on the Schools historic 20 hectare property in Pymble, New South Wales. It includes numerous classrooms, staff rooms, a 260 seat lecture theatre and a state-of-the-art video-conferencing facility, which is the first of its kind in the southern hemisphere.
Extensions to The John Reid Junior School have also been completed. This included a new children's activity room and dance/ballet studio, library refurbishments and extensions, as well as an extension to the Level 1 staff areas.
At the Official Opening on Saturday 29th January we were commended on our efforts, particularly for achieving the project completion on time and under budget. This project was a great success on all levels and a credit to all who were involved.
Welcome To New Grindley Staff
Each year Grindley takes on a number of carpentry apprentices.
This year we welcome:
- Brandon Evans
- Ryan Mitchell
- Tomas Stevens
We wish them all the best in their new positions on site.
Grindley also welcomes a new Senior Project Manager, John Rayner. John brings a wealth of knowledge with him and we are proud to welcome him to our team.
Opening of the 'Senior School Centre - Kate Mason Building' Pymble Ladies College
The Official Opening of the Kate Mason Building was held on Saturday 29th January 2011. The Senior Science and Learning Centre was on full display to several hundred parents and dignitaries including the Governor of New South Wales, Ku-ring-gai Mayor and State Opposition Leader.
We were commended on our efforts, particularly for achieving the project completion on time and under budget. The building looks outstanding and is the first of its kind in Australian learning and communications technology.
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