Kennards Self Storage Hawthorn

Total Construction completed the transformation of a linen service site into a modern Kennards Self Storage facility in Hawthorn. Spanning two titles, the facility contains 640 units within a 5,500m² footprint, including temperature controlled units for wine cellaring and a range of unit sizes to cater for multiple different storage needs.

Total Construction’s scope of works included ensuring the safety of existing services for internal demolition, extensive surveying and piling work to support the new structure.

The two new floors were constructed with concrete and structural steel. The large span roof incorporated a drainage system to cater for large volumes of rainwater. The building was fitted with PTI access control systems, CCTV cameras and alarm systems. A vertical hoist and two large new lifts were included in the scope, ensuring a range of materials could be moved from the ground floor up and through the two new levels.

Flooring was constructed with a mixture of sealed concrete, epoxy and carpet. This combination offers durability to withstand high traffic areas and heavy-weight trolleys. The building was completed with Kennards Self Storage trademark colours and branding, providing a bold showpiece overlooking the Monash Freeway.

The team resolved several technical challenges through detailed planning and coordination, including building two new floors at 2,000m² over the existing ground floor slab.