Mark Oliphant Child Protection Services
Delivering a specialist fitout within an occupied building for a critical community service
Mykra refurbished two levels of the Mark Oliphant Building to create a specialist Child Protection Services facility. Delivered within an occupied building, the project combined specialist consulting spaces, back-office accommodation and extensive building services integration while allowing the building to remain operational throughout construction.
The project
The project included:
- Refurbishment of the ground floor and Level 1 of the Mark Oliphant Building
- 450m² medical and consulting space
- 400m² back-office accommodation
- Assessment, therapy and interview rooms
- Approximately 80m² of private courtyard spaces
- Three custom feature joinery trees
- Curved walls, high-quality finishes and vibrant interior design
- Extensive mechanical, electrical and building services upgrades
The project was delivered within an occupied building, requiring careful planning of hoarding, access routes and clear separation between construction activities and building users. Works were spread across multiple disconnected zones, increasing site logistics and day-to-day coordination. Noisy activities were completed outside normal operating hours, while suspended sewer pipework beneath Level 1 was carefully coordinated to minimise disruption to the operational environment.
The building services scope required extensive integration with the existing infrastructure, including Building Management System works, new in-ground sewer connections, switchboard upgrades, access control improvements and installation of a custom personnel tag mobile duress system. During construction, electrical and data requirements increased significantly following stakeholder feedback. Mykra worked collaboratively with the client and project team to incorporate these additional requirements to provide a more complete long-term operational solution.
The facility provides Child Protection Services with a secure and functional environment that supports assessment, therapy, interviewing and administration within a carefully designed setting.
Despite the complexities of working within an occupied building and evolving stakeholder requirements, the project was delivered through considered planning, close stakeholder coordination and responsive management of building services integration.
“Shout out to Mykra on this project. The team has been great to work with.”
Alan Wilson, Senior Project Manager Ventia
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