Project Completion | NatGen Self Storage
Overview
Total Construction is pleased to announce the completion of a new four-storey General Self Storage facility for the National & General Group (NatGen). Located in Upper Coomera in Queensland, the facility has an area of 4,000m² and boasts over 880 self-storage units, ground floor offices and ample parking. The structure is built on a robust pile foundation with reinforced concrete beams, featuring suspended concrete floors, concrete columns and a Lyaght KlipLok Colorbond roof. The building’s striking architectural features include the use of feature blockwork, painted blockwork, metal wall cladding, and Natgen’s signature brand signage and landscaping.
Overcoming Challenges
The team utilised a tower crane for vertical movements and truck unloading to manage the tight access of the site.
Adverse weather conditions proved challenging, with over 60 days of wet weather causing several delays in the project program. Additionally, the delayed delivery of the lifts resulted in the program being pushed back. The team working together with subcontractors and the client to minimise delays and catch up on the program.
Innovations
The team integrated the use of blockwork to improve the structural stability of the building. Lightweight cladding was used in place of insulated panels, delivering valuable cost and time savings for the client.
The structure was topped out in record time – just 54 working days.
The team managed 5 huge concrete pours in one month, each over 200m³ in volume. The total concrete volume was 3,859.7m³ across the project:
- Foundations: 455.7m³
- Ground floor slab & columns: 464.3m³
- Level 1 PT slab & columns: 758.6m³
- Level 2 PT slab & columns: 743.4m³
- Level 3 PT slab & columns: 748.4m³
- External pathways & driveways: 490.1m³
- Blockfill: 199.2m³
Total Construction is thrilled to have completed this self storage project for NatGen to high standards of quality and innovation. Thank you to our subcontractors for working together and collaborating with us effectively to keep the program running smoothly.
Architect: Focus Architecture
Superintendent: Pep Solutions
Insights
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At TOTAL, we are committed to fostering a workplace culture where asking for help is not just accepted but actively encouraged and seen as the norm.
We proudly present the successful delivery of the Woolworths Metro Mosman project. Doors opened for trade, unveiling the stunning preservation of the historical features, revitalising the six heritage listed shops.
It was all celebrations last Friday night, as TOTAL Queensland came away with the prestigious Master Builders Queensland Award in the category of Commercial/Industrial Building ($15-30m Brisbane) for our impressive StoreLocal Berrinba Self Storage project.
This past Sunday, TOTAL team members, along with their family and friends, came together at community locations in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane to participate in Australia’s largest tree planting and nature care event: Planet Ark’s National Tree Day.