Skylife Somersby

Total Construction delivered a purpose-built industrial development for Skylife in Somersby, NSW.  The large-scale project includes the design and construction of a two-storey industrial building with a floor area of 10,678m², as well as a two-storey office building within the 28,500m² overall site boundary.

The facility is complemented with separate car parks consisting of a combined 63 spaces and approximately 9,600m² of landscaping.

Multiple design changes and post tender clarifications resulted in the construction methodology changing from Precast Panels to a Tilt-Up system. This combined with an intricate suspended slab system makes this project a unique approach to structure.

In-ground rock posed a challenge to the project, with the team coordinating with sub-contractors and the design team to mitigate this risk. Site Access was another challenge as our original access plan was impacted by a High-Pressure Gas Main. Due to the height of the gas line, our temporary driveway solution to the lower pad became non-compliant. To mitigate this, the team poured a temporary access ramp down one side to ensure access for deliveries and plant.

The delivery team worked intently to develop a methodology to combine the use of Tilt-Up panels and beams with precast columns and a Bondek system to create the building’s suspended slab. In doing so, this added value back into the project and accelerated the program.