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Australian War Memorial Redevelopment
The Australian War Memorial (AWM) is the national memorial dedicated to those who have served in the armed forces. At the time of engagement, AWM was exploring options to redevelop or expand their floor space to include exhibitions to honour Australia’s participation in recent conflicts including Afghanistan, Iraq, the Solomon Islands and East Timor.
TSA Riley was engaged by AWM to provide a detailed business case (DBC) and develop a master plan for the AWM for the next 50 years.
The role included:
- managing and overseeing a number of consultants
- incorporating a building design, a galleries masterplan and a precinct masterplan
- managing the technical, financial and quality outcomes of the milestones and deliverables
- reviewing key management documents and establishing protocols for information transfer.
Feedback from AWM was that TSA Riley provided strong leadership in delivering the outcomes required for the DBC. We delivered the project within the required timeframes, while ensuring value for money in accordance with the allocated funding.
In October 2018, the project was granted approval. TSA Riley was appointed to manage design and construction phases of the project and manage multidisciplinary teams through to project completion. The redeveloped war memorial will provide significant cultural benefits for Australia.
Kiribati Australian High Commission Chancery and Residential Redevelopment
The Australian High Commission (AHC) in Kiribati is located on the main island of Tarawa. The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) currently owns several buildings on the island, including a Chancery, Head of Mission’s residence and staff residential dwellings. The existing AHC buildings were first constructed in the early 1980s and have deteriorated significantly due to the harsh conditions and difficulties with arranging maintenance work.
TSA Riley were engaged to lead a multi-discipline team to investigate and prepare an initial business case (IBC). The IBC proposed that the existing residential properties be replaced with five new houses and the Chancery building be expanded to accommodate 10 additional staff. Given the remote location and shortage of skilled labour, the IBC also considered the benefits of using prefabricated systems compared with traditional construction methodologies.
A final option was presented in the business case, which made recommendations for off-site construction, a significant reduction in waste and training opportunities for local students.
The design solution also incorporated best practice environmentally sustainable features including energy efficient building (targeting five-star NABERS for the Chancery), self-sufficient rainwater usage, and low maintenance and life-cycle costs. The final arrangement is intended to be a prototype for similar locations throughout the Pacific.
Following approval of the IBC, TSA Riley was engaged to assist DFAT with the evaluation of the head contractor tenders for the work outlined in the original business plans. TSA Riley is also the project manager for the design and construction phases of the project, due for completion late 2024.
Central Village Refurbishment, ACT
Designed in 1988, the Finlay Crisp Center, now known as Central Village has had a vibrant upgrade.
ANU Kambri
A $295 million, 95,000m2 redevelopment of the Australian National University (ANU) core, Kambri sets world-class environmental performance outcomes in an exceptionally challenging commercial environment. A key project objective was performance consistent with the concept of ‘restorative’ using the One Planet rating scheme.
TSA Riley established a masterplan level carbon performance control brief and a cascading set of the whole-of-life carbon (operating and embodied) ‘not-to-exceed’ carbon metrics in kg CO2-e / sqm by building and element. The Construction Manager (Lendlease) and the design team (BVN / Aspect) integrated these controls into the design process.
The result was a 40% reduction in embodied and operational carbon (which also delivered construction cost savings of $1.5 million). TSA Riley also set operating carbon performance controls for retail tenancies and supported design and validation modelling for 36 tenancies, with an average 30% emissions reduction and a $4000 / a cost reduction.
ACT Integrity Commission Lease
TSA Riley was engaged by ACT Property Group in November 2019 to review the proposed terms for a new lease of office space for the newly formed ACT Integrity Commission.
The aim of the review was to determine whether the proposed new lease of 650 square meters represented value for money for the territory.
The Commission required a hearing room for public hearings and, to meet its high security requirements, a very specific location and building configuration. TSA Riley subsequently carried out market testing which resulted in the selection of alternative premises in Kingston. TSA Riley maintained a competitive environment throughout the lease negotiations in order to achieve the most attractive commercial terms.
Our market knowledge enabled us to quickly respond to the client’s requirements and source a range of suitable options. This allowed the expedition of the negotiation process to achieve very attractive commercial terms for the space. The lease commenced 1 July 2020, with TSA Riley project managing the fitout works.
Australian War Memorial Redevelopment
The Australian War Memorial (AWM) is the national memorial dedicated to those who have served in the armed forces. At the time of engagement, AWM was exploring options to redevelop or expand their floor space to include exhibitions to honour Australia’s participation in recent conflicts including Afghanistan, Iraq, the Solomon Islands and East Timor.
TSA Riley was engaged by AWM to provide a detailed business case (DBC) and develop a master plan for the AWM for the next 50 years.
The role included:
- managing and overseeing a number of consultants
- incorporating a building design, a galleries masterplan and a precinct masterplan
- managing the technical, financial and quality outcomes of the milestones and deliverables
- reviewing key management documents and establishing protocols for information transfer.
Feedback from AWM was that TSA Riley provided strong leadership in delivering the outcomes required for the DBC. We delivered the project within the required timeframes, while ensuring value for money in accordance with the allocated funding.
In October 2018, the project was granted approval. TSA Riley was appointed to manage design and construction phases of the project and manage multidisciplinary teams through to project completion. The redeveloped war memorial will provide significant cultural benefits for Australia.
Kiribati Australian High Commission Chancery and Residential Redevelopment
The Australian High Commission (AHC) in Kiribati is located on the main island of Tarawa. The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) currently owns several buildings on the island, including a Chancery, Head of Mission’s residence and staff residential dwellings. The existing AHC buildings were first constructed in the early 1980s and have deteriorated significantly due to the harsh conditions and difficulties with arranging maintenance work.
TSA Riley were engaged to lead a multi-discipline team to investigate and prepare an initial business case (IBC). The IBC proposed that the existing residential properties be replaced with five new houses and the Chancery building be expanded to accommodate 10 additional staff. Given the remote location and shortage of skilled labour, the IBC also considered the benefits of using prefabricated systems compared with traditional construction methodologies.
A final option was presented in the business case, which made recommendations for off-site construction, a significant reduction in waste and training opportunities for local students.
The design solution also incorporated best practice environmentally sustainable features including energy efficient building (targeting five-star NABERS for the Chancery), self-sufficient rainwater usage, and low maintenance and life-cycle costs. The final arrangement is intended to be a prototype for similar locations throughout the Pacific.
Following approval of the IBC, TSA Riley was engaged to assist DFAT with the evaluation of the head contractor tenders for the work outlined in the original business plans. TSA Riley is also the project manager for the design and construction phases of the project, due for completion late 2024.
Central Village Refurbishment, ACT
Designed in 1988, the Finlay Crisp Center, now known as Central Village has had a vibrant upgrade.
ANU Kambri
A $295 million, 95,000m2 redevelopment of the Australian National University (ANU) core, Kambri sets world-class environmental performance outcomes in an exceptionally challenging commercial environment. A key project objective was performance consistent with the concept of ‘restorative’ using the One Planet rating scheme.
TSA Riley established a masterplan level carbon performance control brief and a cascading set of the whole-of-life carbon (operating and embodied) ‘not-to-exceed’ carbon metrics in kg CO2-e / sqm by building and element. The Construction Manager (Lendlease) and the design team (BVN / Aspect) integrated these controls into the design process.
The result was a 40% reduction in embodied and operational carbon (which also delivered construction cost savings of $1.5 million). TSA Riley also set operating carbon performance controls for retail tenancies and supported design and validation modelling for 36 tenancies, with an average 30% emissions reduction and a $4000 / a cost reduction.
ACT Integrity Commission Lease
TSA Riley was engaged by ACT Property Group in November 2019 to review the proposed terms for a new lease of office space for the newly formed ACT Integrity Commission.
The aim of the review was to determine whether the proposed new lease of 650 square meters represented value for money for the territory.
The Commission required a hearing room for public hearings and, to meet its high security requirements, a very specific location and building configuration. TSA Riley subsequently carried out market testing which resulted in the selection of alternative premises in Kingston. TSA Riley maintained a competitive environment throughout the lease negotiations in order to achieve the most attractive commercial terms.
Our market knowledge enabled us to quickly respond to the client’s requirements and source a range of suitable options. This allowed the expedition of the negotiation process to achieve very attractive commercial terms for the space. The lease commenced 1 July 2020, with TSA Riley project managing the fitout works.
Australian War Memorial Redevelopment
The Australian War Memorial (AWM) is the national memorial dedicated to those who have served in the armed forces. At the time of engagement, AWM was exploring options to redevelop or expand their floor space to include exhibitions to honour Australia’s participation in recent conflicts including Afghanistan, Iraq, the Solomon Islands and East Timor.
TSA Riley was engaged by AWM to provide a detailed business case (DBC) and develop a master plan for the AWM for the next 50 years.
The role included:
- managing and overseeing a number of consultants
- incorporating a building design, a galleries masterplan and a precinct masterplan
- managing the technical, financial and quality outcomes of the milestones and deliverables
- reviewing key management documents and establishing protocols for information transfer.
Feedback from AWM was that TSA Riley provided strong leadership in delivering the outcomes required for the DBC. We delivered the project within the required timeframes, while ensuring value for money in accordance with the allocated funding.
In October 2018, the project was granted approval. TSA Riley was appointed to manage design and construction phases of the project and manage multidisciplinary teams through to project completion. The redeveloped war memorial will provide significant cultural benefits for Australia.
Kiribati Australian High Commission Chancery and Residential Redevelopment
The Australian High Commission (AHC) in Kiribati is located on the main island of Tarawa. The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) currently owns several buildings on the island, including a Chancery, Head of Mission’s residence and staff residential dwellings. The existing AHC buildings were first constructed in the early 1980s and have deteriorated significantly due to the harsh conditions and difficulties with arranging maintenance work.
TSA Riley were engaged to lead a multi-discipline team to investigate and prepare an initial business case (IBC). The IBC proposed that the existing residential properties be replaced with five new houses and the Chancery building be expanded to accommodate 10 additional staff. Given the remote location and shortage of skilled labour, the IBC also considered the benefits of using prefabricated systems compared with traditional construction methodologies.
A final option was presented in the business case, which made recommendations for off-site construction, a significant reduction in waste and training opportunities for local students.
The design solution also incorporated best practice environmentally sustainable features including energy efficient building (targeting five-star NABERS for the Chancery), self-sufficient rainwater usage, and low maintenance and life-cycle costs. The final arrangement is intended to be a prototype for similar locations throughout the Pacific.
Following approval of the IBC, TSA Riley was engaged to assist DFAT with the evaluation of the head contractor tenders for the work outlined in the original business plans. TSA Riley is also the project manager for the design and construction phases of the project, due for completion late 2024.
In Canberra
Luc Ramalinga
Regional General Manager | ACT
Luc is TSA Riley's ACT Regional General Manager and Aviation Lead, Australia, and is part of the Australian Leadership Team. With over 20 years' experience in senior management roles in large operations and infrastructure teams, Luc works closely with clients on delivering a positive outcome to their key project objectives with an expert view on managing risk and operational disruption. Luc has developed a diverse skill set to support clients from project initiation phase through to project completion. Luc won TSA Riley's thought leadership 'SMART Prize' in 2023 with his submission 'Transitioning to Sustainable Aviation Biofuels in Australia' and continues to pursue aviation sustainability initiatives.
