The PSC Construction History |
Developing a new centre on the scale of Pittwater Sports Centre
is a huge undertaking. |
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| • Breaking the first soil • Pouring foundations • Starting construction of the new temporary gym building |
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| • Finishing the building framework • Starting the interior fitting |
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| • Finishing the interior fit-out •The grand opening of the new temporary gym |
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| Demolition of the old buildings | ||
| Beginning the foundations for the new building | ||
| Formwork and concrete pour of the foundations | ||
| The framework arrives and gets unloaded | ||
| Placing the framework sections in place | ||
| Continuing with the galvanised framework | ||
| Continuing with the galvanised framework | ||
| Finishing the framework, groundwork excavations | ||
| The pre-formed concrete panels arrive from Newcastle and are placed into position | ||
| Earthworks in preparation for landscaping | ||
| The roofing materials are brought in | ||
| The roofing insulaion and corrugated sheeting is placed | ||
| The flooring is started | ||
| The flooring progresses | ||
| Finishing stages of the floor Continuing with the window frames and side panelling |
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| More flooring, the pit, window frames, and side panelling | ||
| More flooring, internal partitions, side panelling, and roof ventilators | ||
| More internal partitions, stairs to office, and driveway starts | ||
| More internal partitions, shop blockwork, driveway concrete prep, external stairs, and Colorbond panels at the rear of the building | ||
| • More internal partitions • Pouring concrete for the driveway • Panelling the eaves • Boarding in the pits • Digging for the grease trap |
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| • Internal partitions for the multi-purpose room and play centre • Earthworks for plumbing • Door frames go on • Interior aerial views |
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| • Work on the internal partitions • Air-conditioning ducting • The exterior • The concreting of the driveway continues |
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| • Continuing work on the steel frame internal partitions • Gyprock work on the interior partitions • Finishing the floorboards • Continuing work on the air-conditioning ducting • The concreting of the driveway continues |
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| • Work on the internal partitions, gyprocking • Some larger views • Adding a bit of colour • The concreting of the driveway continues |
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| • Work on the internal partitions, gyprocking • Air-conditioning ducting • Adding more colour |
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| • Continuing work on the steel frame internal partitions • Putting some colour on the exterior • Getting the word out • Starting the fit-out for Sand Bucket Kid's Play Centre • Working on the loft • Adding more colour |
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| • Before starting on the new parking lot • Digging and grading work for the new parking lot • Steel work for the disabled ramp • Grading work on the driveway • Interior pics |
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| • External plumbing work • Water tanks put in place • One of the wildest storms in years |
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| • View of the entrance and north wall • Fire brigade checks the emergency water system • Paving the parking lot • Large gymnastics space progresses |
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| • Welding the frame for the tramps • Continuing work in the large gym • FreshStart brings in some equipment • Fitting out the small gym |
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| • Continuing work in the large gym • Continuing work in the multi-purpose room • Plumbing in the toilets and emergency room • Life is a ball at Sandbucket |
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| • Continuing work in the large gym< • Continuing work in the main entrance • The multi-purpose room is looking good • More equipment for FreshStart |
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| • Apparatus is installed in the NBG large gymnastics room • Café Thyme is serving delicious goodies • The FreshStart Fitness Centre opens their door • Playtime at the SandBucket |
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| Some Structural Modifications and Improvements... • NBG spectator gallery is re-created on the length of the gym • The parking lot is extended • The SandBucket extends into the old PSC office space • Café Thyme has seating near the SandBucket entrance |