Alexandria Park Community School
- Description Temporary modular school redevelopment
- Location Alexandria
- Sector Learning
- Sub-Sector Education
- Specialties Live Environment, Modular
- Contract Type Fixed Lump Sum, GC21
- Delivery Method Design and Construct
- Client School Infrastructure New South Wales
- Architect Tanner Kibble Denton
- Photographer Paramount Studios
Serving the heart of the Alexandria community, the temporary redevelopment of Alexandria Park Community School provided a safe, functional environment for students from Kindergarten to Year 12. The project ensured continuity of learning while the permanent campus was being redeveloped, supporting the school’s vision of community, opportunity and success.
Working within a live environment, safety, communication and careful planning to maintain the smooth operation of the school community throughout construction was prioritised. Our team implemented careful staging and close coordination with the school leadership to ensure minimal disruption to daily operations.
Delivered within a critically tight timeframe, the project required careful sequencing and collaboration to meet critical school start dates. Grindley maintained operations safely through the Christmas holiday period, ensuring the new temporary facilities were ready for students’ return.
Grindley was engaged as Head Contractor following School Infrastructures installation of 196 modular classroom units. Our scope included the connection of all electrical, hydraulic, security and communications infrastructure, along with the construction of external ramps, walking platforms, stairs, a new basketball court and a covered outdoor learning area. Materials handling was a major focus of the project due to the number of prefabricated classrooms and requirements for cranage to ensure the safe placement of each modular and connection of the surrounding walkways. Sequencing of each modular was crucial to allow safe installation due to the limited access and ensuring minimal disruption to the school and surrounding roadways.
The three-storey modular school also included full management of new furniture supply, along with relocation and installation of existing furniture to minimise disruption for staff and students.